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A desktop review of evaluation of implementation of national medicines policies in SADC countries [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
A national medicine policy (NMP), formerly referred to as a national drug policy (NDP) is a document that serves as a political commitment and guide for action by the government to provide safe, efficacious, quality assured, available, affordable and ...
William K. Modiba, David R. Katerere, Nontobeko P. Mncwangi   +2 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Importation and distribution of unregistered medicines in the public sector: similarities, differences, and shared challenges among Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background The purpose of the study was to assess the requirements for approval of the importation of unregistered medicines for use in the public sector in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries. Methods The study reviewed the legal
Admire Nyika, Bernard Ngara, Isaac Mutingwende, Luther Gwaza   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Trade openness and non-income poverty in Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries: A panel Autoregressive Distributive Lag (ARDL) analysis

Cogent Economics & Finance, 2023
The paper examines the effect of trade openness on poverty using the panel Autoregressive Distributive Lag (ARDL) estimation technique from 1980 to 2019 in Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries.
Dorcas Gonese, Asrat Tsegaye, Sibanesizwe Alwyn Khumalo, Forget Mingiri Kapingura   +3 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Outer packaging labelling of medicines in Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries: comparative analysis of requirements and transition terms for harmonisation [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted an urgent need for harmonised requirements for the regulation of medicines. To fully implement harmonised medicines regulations across Africa, common technical standards of medicine regulations are needed ...
K. Narsai, F. B. Masekela, H. G.M Leufkens, A. K. Mantel-Teeuwisse   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

The impact of inflation and stock prices in two SADC countries [PDF]

Meditari: Accountancy Research, 2001
Economic events and key economic variables affect stock markets on a daily basis. Inflation is one such economic variable that influences share prices to some extent. This article focuses on two SADC countries, South Africa and Namibia, and measures the impact of inflation on share market prices in these countries.
Geyser, Judith Mariette, Lowies, Gert Abraham (Braam)   +1 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Implementation of malaria control programmes during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Southern African Development Community Elimination 8 countries: A scoping review [PDF]

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Background: Malaria is one of the communicable diseases affecting the whole world. The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region is the most affected, with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Malaria Elimination 8 (E8 ...
Daphne N. Muzamhindo, Geldine Chironda, Joyce Mahlako Tsoka-Gwegweni   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Trade Openness and Unemployment in Selected Southern African Development Community (SADC) Countries

Economies, 2023
The relationship between trade openness and unemployment in Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries remains an area of significant interest and concern. While trade openness is often advocated for fostering economic growth and development,
Dorcas Gonese, Kin Sibanda, Phillip Ngonisa   +2 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Human Capital and Environmental Sustainability Nexus in Selected SADC Countries

Resources, 2023
This paper sought to examine the nexus between human capital and environmental sustainability in Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries. This contemporary topic has not received much attention in the region, hence the need to investigate the nexus between human capital and environmental sustainability.
Kin Sibanda, Dorcas Gonese, Rufaro Garidzirai   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Prevalence of elephantiasis, an overlooked disease in Southern Africa: a comprehensive review [PDF]

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
Elephantiasis, also known as lymphatic filariasis (LF), is a debilitating condition characterized by the thickening of the skin and muscles, primarily affecting the limbs, genitalia, and female breasts.
Siphamandla Qhubekani Lamula, Elizabeth Bosede Aladejana, Emmanuel Adebowale Aladejana, Lisa Valencia Buwa-Komoreng   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Climate change and environmental degradation: Evidence from SADC countries. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
The study investigated the effect of climate change on environmental degradation in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries. Using data sourced from the World Bank indicator from 1990 to 2024, the study constructed indices for climate
Olanrewaju Adewole Adediran, Samuel Olanrewaju Binuomote, Sotja Graham Dlamini, Daniel Vusanani Dlamini, Joshua Olusegun Ajetomobi, Binganidzo Muchara, Adedolapo Kemi Ajala   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources