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A new model for collaboration--making emergency contraceptives available in developing countries.

P Senanayake1

  • 1International Planned Parenthood Federation, Regent's College, Regent's Park, London, UK.

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
|February 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Public-private partnerships can improve access to emergency contraception (EC) in developing nations. Collaboration between the public and private sectors is key to increasing EC utilization and availability.

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Area of Science:

  • Public health
  • Reproductive health
  • Pharmaceutical research

Background:

  • Emergency contraception (EC) has been available since the 1970s but remains under-utilized globally.
  • EC serves a specific purpose for women seeking to prevent pregnancy in particular situations.
  • Limited access and awareness contribute to the under-utilization of EC in developing countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the benefits of public-private sector collaboration for emergency contraception (EC) research and development.
  • To propose a holistic approach for increasing EC availability in developing countries through partnerships.
  • To highlight the mutual advantages of collaboration between public and private entities in advancing EC initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • The paper reviews existing literature and case studies on public-private partnerships in pharmaceutical development.

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  • It analyzes the specific contributions and reciprocal benefits of collaboration between a public consortium and a private pharmaceutical company.
  • The focus is on strategic approaches for introducing and expanding EC access.

    • Main Results:

    • Public-private collaborations offer distinct advantages for both sectors in the context of EC.
    • Partnerships can streamline research, development, and distribution processes for EC.
    • A collaborative approach fosters mutual interests, leading to progress in EC accessibility.

    Conclusions:

    • Public-private partnerships are crucial for overcoming barriers to emergency contraception (EC) access in developing countries.
    • A collaborative strategy ensures that the interests of both public health and commercial entities are met.
    • This approach is essential for advancing the availability and utilization of EC globally.