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A A Forder1

  • 1Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Cape Town, Medical School, Observatory, South Africa.

The Journal of Hospital Infection
|June 1, 1995
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South Africa

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Policy
  • Pharmacovigilance

Background:

  • South Africa's new health policy prioritizes primary health care (PHC) and sustainable, high-standard care.
  • Tertiary hospitals face rationalization and budget cuts, risking institutional damage.
  • Inefficiency, waste, and counterfeit medicines plague African drug markets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the critical role of medicines in South Africa's national health policy.
  • To address concerns regarding medicine costs and the inappropriate use of anti-infective drugs.
  • To highlight the need for a robust national drug regulatory authority and antibiotic stewardship.

Main Methods:

  • Review of South Africa's Medicines & Related Substance Act of 1965.
  • Mandate of the Medicines Control Council for ensuring medicine efficacy, safety, and quality.

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  • Establishment of an Antibiotic Study Group and national Antibiotic Surveillance Programme.

    • Main Results:

    • The Medicines Control Council ensures quality of all medicines, including antibiotics.
    • An Antibiotic Study Group monitors antibiotic therapy and resistance nationally.
    • Tertiary hospitals implement in-house antibiotic control policies to prevent resistance and reduce costs.

    Conclusions:

    • A competent, independent drug regulatory authority is vital for acquiring sound medicines.
    • Effective antibiotic stewardship and surveillance are crucial for public health and cost-effectiveness.
    • Addressing medicine accessibility, affordability, and appropriate use is key to sustainable healthcare in South Africa.