Objectives:

Improve the development, management, awareness and uptake of the STGs and EML;
Improve understanding of HTA methodology and changes to the STGs and EML;
Expand the stakeholder database and develop lessons learned to improve communication;
Improve  equitable access and availability of essential medicines; and
Promote the rational use of medicine.

Speakers:

Dr Janine Jugathpal
Deputy Director: Essential Drugs Programme
National Department of Health

Prof Andy Parrish
Co-Chairperson: National Essential Medicines List Committee; Head of Clinical Department: Internal Medicine Services at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital

Mr Hugh McGuire
Senior Advisor, NICE international and NICE Advice

Dr Jane Riddin
Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist
National Department of Health

Ms Maropeng Rapetsoa
Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist
National Department of Health

Prof Tamara Kredo
Director: Health Systems Research Unit

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