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WHO Medicines: worldwide activities based on a global strategy
WHO carries out its work in the area of medicines and essential drugs at global, regional and country level. At WHO Headquarters, activities are planned and implemented by the Department of Essential Medicines and Pharmaceutical Policies (EMP). The EMP Department is comprised of:
- Three technical teams: Medicine Access and Rational Use (MAR), Quality and Safety (QSM): Medicines, and Traditional Medicine (TRM).
- Two support teams that address cross-cutting needs within the department : 1) Coordination, planning and management of medicines regional and country activities by Medicine Programme Coordination (MPC). 2) Gathering and disseminating evidence-based information by Medicine Information and Evidence for Policy (MIE).
- The International Medical Products Anti-counterfeiting Taskforce Secretariat (IMPACT) is also part of the department.
- At the regional and country levels, WHO's Regional Advisers and country project staff, in each of the Regional Offices and many country offices, ensure the implementation of activities within a global framework and according to WHO's Medicines Strategy. (Regional activities)
More information:
Areas of work
See also:
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DRAFT WHO Medicines Strategy 2008-2013 [pdf 173kb]
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WHO Medicines Strategy 2004-2007: Countries at the Core
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Annual reports
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EMP structure [pdf 37kb]
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Who is Who at EMP [xls 246kb]
Medicines at WHO Headquarters
At WHO headquarters, Medicines activities are situated within the Cluster of Health Systems and Services (HSS).
Medicines in the WHO Regions
WHO Regional and Country Offices carry out a variety of medicines related activities, and are supported by the new Medicine Programme Coordination team. Please visit the Regional Office web sites which contain a wealth of detailed information about regional and country activities.
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