Pharmaceutical Situation in Jamaica. WHO Assessment of Level II - Health Facilities and Household Survey

Abstract

[Foreword]. In consonance with Ministry of Health’s mandate of “Ensuring the provision of quality health services and to promote healthy lifestyles and environmental practices,” I am honoured to present the results of the Pharmaceutical Situation Assessment in Jamaica. The publication report was developed with the technical and financial support from the collaboration of the Pan-American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), through the EU/WHO ACP Project “Partnership on Pharmaceutical Policies” and The Centre for Pharmaceutical Policies of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Brazil, PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre on Pharmaceutical Policies. The publication report reflects the efforts of the Ministry to provide to the Jamaican citizens medicines of ensured quality and safety and to promote their rational use. The gaps identified are an important resource to inform the development of the National Pharmaceutical Policy. Importantly, it will facilitate the efforts of the Ministry of Health, its Agencies and related organizations, to continue improving the quality of care across the island.