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:

Ms Maropeng Rapetsoa
Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist
Essential Drugs Programme

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

Prof Stefan Gebhardt
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecolo Associate Professor; Head of Clinical Department: General Specialist Services
Co-opted Member of PHC/ AHL Expert Review Committee

Ms Joyce Mahuntsi
Deputy Director: Maternal and Neonatal Health

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