l'lPR/RC38 .R10 DRUG SUPPLY f·1ANAGEHENT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC The Regional Committee,
Having considered the report of the Regional Director on drug supply management in the South Pacific;1
Recalling resolution ~lPR/RC37. R3;
Recognizing the importance of \'lliO 1 s intercountry programme of cooperation in drug supply management as a catalyst in collaborative activities in the South Pacific;
1 • ENDORSES the recommendations contained in the Regional Director's report;
2. URGES Hember States of the South Pacific:
(1) to implement the recommendations contained in the Regional Director's report;
(2) to collaborate \vith other Nember States in drug supply
!IJanagement;
3. REQUESTS the Regional Director:
( 1 ) to continue to intercountry programme their programmes for information exchange;
support Hember States, through the in the South Pacific, in strengthening drug procurement, supply management and
(2) to strengthen collaborative activities in order to develop capability in monitoring drug quality in the South
"1-lhich will include support for the training of national
Pacific, personnel;
(3) to study alternative financial arrangements, which could be beneficial to South Pacific countries, for facilitating the procurement of essential drugs;
(4) to report on the outcome of the study to the Regional Committee.
trinth meetinG, 14 September 1987
1nocument HPR/IlC38/11.
