| PSM Area - Capacity building, Distribution, Policy, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quantification, Selection, Storage | |
| Tool name | Good procurement practices for artemisinin-based antimalarial medicines |
|---|---|
| Sub-categories | Malaria |
| Commodities | Medicines |
| Latest update | 2010 |
| Version | 1st edition |
| Developed by | WHO |
| When to use | This practical manual guides the selection and procurement of safe and effective artemisinin-based antimalarial medicines meeting international quality standards through a concise 16-steps comprising checklist. It aims to improve the capacities of national and international procurement officers in understanding key quality elements and their essential documentation. The manual covers all aspects of the procurement cycle, putting special emphasize on product specifications and the evaluation of product quality. |
| Languages | English |
| Level of use | Central, District, Regional |
| Form | PDF document 964KB |
| Amount of training / ta required | None |
| Inputs & Outputs | None |
| Cost | Free |
| Advantages | Practical, concise 16 steps procurement checklist. - Based on the latest internationally agreed stringent quality standards. - The manual summarizes information which is generally only readily accessible to specialized procurement agencies. It provides model certificates and quick references to relevant sources. |
| Limitations | The manual does not cover the general aspects of procurement, which are dealt with extensively in other documents. |
| Availability | http://www.who.int/malaria/p...z/9789241598927/en/index.html |
| Remarks | A French translation of the document is in process. For more information, contact Silvia Schwarte (WHO/GMP) |
| Contact | schwartes@who.int |