WHO sponsored RUM course in Nepal in Nov 2009

[Guest guest]

TRAINING COURSE ON PROMOTING RATIONAL DRUG USE IN THE COMMUNITY

Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal

22 – 29 November, 2009

This is ground-breaking eight day residential course developed by WHO for

ensuring effective planning, research and implementation of rational medicines

use practices in the community. It is a condensed version adopted from the

official two weeks WHO course on `Promoting Rational Drug Use in the Community'

for health programme staff from ministries of health, universities, development

agencies, nongovernmental and other organizations, and individuals interested in

improving drug use in the community. This course will be presented by renowned

experts in the field of medicine use in the community.

Objectives

The course concentrates on methods to study and remedy inappropriate medicine

use in the community, including an essential analysis of what shapes medicine

demand. Participants will be exposed to practical approaches to investigating

and prioritizing medicine use problems, and how to develop effective strategies

for change. Participants will be identifying the magnitude and nature of

inappropriate drug utilization in several settings and understand the adverse

impacts of inappropriate use of drugs.

Program Content

The course will broadly cover:

§ Essential medicines concept

§ What influences medicine use by consumers

§ Investigating medicine use pattern and identifying problems

§ Prioritizing community drug use problems

§ Conducting a rapid appraisal to analyze problems and identify possible

solutions

§ Fieldwork and data analysis

§ Monitoring and evaluation

§ Face to face education

§ Advocacy and networking

§ Developing research projects linked to interventions

This training will be conducted in Kathmandu University which is an autonomous,

not-for-profit, non-government institution dedicated to maintain high standards

of academic excellence. It is committed to develop leaders in professional areas

through quality education.

Kathmandu University is located in mountain landscape in Dhulikhel Municipality,

about 30 kilometers east of Kathmandu, having round the year pleasant climate

and majestic, panoramic Himalayan view. More details about the university are

available at www.ku.edu.np. Download the Application Form.

Design

The course is participatory in nature and uses the knowledge, skills and

experiences of participants as a major resource throughout. There will be an

optimal mix of lectures, group work, fieldwork, and discussions. The course will

be conducted in English. The course materials have been developed as per the

guidelines of WHO.

Target participants

This eight day course is intended for physicians, pharmacists, health program

managers, policy makers, individuals and representatives of other organizations

working for improving the use of drug in community.

Course fee

The course fee is NRs 9500. This will cover tuition, course material, field

visit, and shared accommodation in a campus guest house. Tuition fee will also

cover breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Collaborating Institutions

WHO SEARO, New Delhi

WHO Nepal

IIHMR Jaipur

For registration immediately contact:

Rajani Shakya

Assistant Professor

Department of Pharmacy

Kathmandu University

Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal

rajani@.... rajani.shakya@...