The International Network for Rational Use of Drugs (INRUD), Management Sciences for Health(MSH), USA; Essential Drugs and Medicines Policy Department (EDM) of the World Health Organization(WHO) and INRUD Zimbabwe announce a training course on Promoting Rational Drug Use, to be held on August 26 - 8 September, 2001 at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, one of the natural wonders of the world.

The two-week course is intended for physicians, pharmacists, health program managers, policy makers, researchers and other organizationsinterested in improving the use of drugs. The objective of the course is to impart skills necessary for studying and remedying inap-
propriate drug use, including problems with ways in which drugs are prescribed, dispensed and consumed. Participants will learn practical approaches for applying key concepts such as essential drug lists, indicators of drug use, and methods for changing inappropriate drug use behaviour.

The course will be conducted in English and will consist of presentations, discussions, groups activities, and fieldwork. This course will be highly interactive and the exchange of skills and international experience among participants will add depth to the learning process. Course materials are based on those developed by MSH, the Harvard Drug Policy Group, WHO, and INRUD country core groups.

Dr. John Chalker (INRUD), Ms. Daphne Fresle (WHO), Dr Kathy Holloway (WHO), Dr. Richard Laing (INRUD, Boston University) and Dr. David Ofori-Adyei (INRUD Ghana) will be the international trainers.

The course fee of US$ 3,000 covers tuition, course materials and shared accommodation in a four-star hotel. Applications and fees are
due not later than 20 July, 2001.

Those unwilling to share accommodation must be prepared to pay extra for single rooms (rates available upon request). Tuition fee will
also cover breakfast and lunch. Participants will be provided with US$ 20 per day to cover expenses for regular dinners that will not be provided by the organizer. Participants are expected to pay for incidental expenses such as laundry, postage, telephone calls, souvenirs, and airport departure tax (US$ 20). Obtaining of visa, airfare and
health insurance are the responsibility of the individuals and/ or sponsoring organization. Participants should also expect to receive
12 kg of training material. Course location and lodging will be at Victoria Falls town.

For further information or to submit an application, please contact:
by mail:
PRDU Course
NDTPAC Directorate of Pharmacy Services
Ministry of Health and Child Welfare
Box CY924
Harare, Zimbabwe

by Tel./Fax:
Ms. Regina Gappah
+263-4-730-970 or +263-4-795-353

by e-mail: Dr. Klara Tisocki
mailto:[email protected]