Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, United Republic of, Togo
Building on a successful model for implementation of an Oncology Pharmacy in western Kenya; ISOPP and UICC are working together utilizing ISOPP's educational capacity and experience and UICC's networking with Government Policy makers and NGO's to increase Oncology Pharmacy/Pharmacist infrastructure. The initial focus will be on the African continent, followed by East Asia.
Impact
Through the establishment of proper Oncology Pharmacy resources, and access to a trained Oncology Pharmacist; institutions in Low & Middle income countries will realize more rational use of cancer chemotherapy and supportive agents. This is realized largely through better inventory management, elimination of waste, and clinical input from Oncology Pharmacists.
Student Experience
Fosters cultural issues and socio-economic conditions impacting on health care.
Countries
Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, United Republic of, Togo
Impact
Education, Global Partnerships
Institutional Partner(s)
UICC - International Union for Cancer Control, ISOPP - International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners
