Promote evidence-based policies in the pharmaceutical sector by generating evidence and fostering civic engagement

Curatio International Foundation (CIF) is running the project entitled “Promote evidence-based policies in the pharmaceutical sector by generating evidence and fostering civic engagement” in partnership with Social Equation Hub (SEH). In the frame of the program on June 22 – 23, CIF and SEH held a two-day training on the pharmaceutical market in Georgia for media and civil society organizations.

The purpose of the training was to provide a greater understanding of the pharmaceutical market in Georgia, existing challenges, and recent state reforms among media representatives and civil society actors.

Training is intended to increase the sensitivity of media and CSOs towards the issues of equal access to medicines and provide them with objective information and practical instruments to mainstream the access issues in their work.

The training modules included the following topics:

  • The pharmaceutical market in Georgia
  • Recent pharmaceutical reforms in Georgia
  • Generics vs brands
  • Pharma monopolies
  • Epo membership & impact on access to medicines
  • Community-led monitoring
  • Media Engagement in the access movement

The training was attended by representatives of the Social Equation Hub, Curatio International Foundation, Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia, Media, and CSO actors.

The training was provided by experienced speakers and trainers: Mr. Akaki Zoidze, Mrs. Maia Uchaneishvili, Mrs. Tinatin Turdziladze, Mr. Giorgi Soselia, Mrs. Lela Sulaberidze, Mrs. Ina Charkviani and Mr. Nikoloz Gogilidze.

The project is funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the framework of the USAID Civil Society Engagement Program and is implemented by Curatio International Foundation in partnership with Social Equation Hub. The research project aims to promote evidence-based policies in the pharmaceutical sector by generating evidence and fostering civic engagement and aims to achieve two objectives:

  • Investigate the recent reforms in the pharmaceutical sector and their impact on the access to medicines for Georgia citizens.
  • Promote civic engagement and enhance the role of civic society in advocacy towards sustainable policy solutions in access to affordable medicines.

 

 

 

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