WORLD BANK AIMS TO IMPROVE MALAWI PHARMACEUTICAL EFFICIENCY
February 1st, 2012
BY KEITH NUTHALL
THE WORLD Bank is planning to spend USD25.6 million improving the efficiency of pharmaceutical supplies to help Malawi defeat its continuing HIV/AIDS epidemic. A programme includes disposing of pharmaceutical wastes in sealed pits or incineration, while large quantities of unused pharmaceuticals are returned to suppliers if possible. The project will also offer all Malawi health workers hepatitis vaccinations.
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THE WORLD Bank is planning to spend USD25.6 million improving the efficiency of pharmaceutical supplies to help Malawi defeat its continuing HIV/AIDS epidemic. A programme includes disposing of pharmaceutical wastes in sealed pits or incineration, while large quantities of unused pharmaceuticals are returned to suppliers if possible. The project will also offer all Malawi health workers hepatitis vaccinations.
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