[CCIH-NEWS] New mapping tool provides detailed information about medical product donations

[MartinRS at aol.com]

The Partnership for Quality Medical Donations, (PQMD), _www.pqmd.org_ 
(http://www.pqmd.org) , has developed a new mapping tool  that provides 
unprecedented access to information about the medical product  donations being made 
by humanitarian organizations, pharmaceutical companies and  medical device 
manufacturers to the world's most vulnerable populations. The  mapping tool 
offers the global health community a resource for sharing  information, 
providing access to an enhanced level of comprehensive, efficient,  and accurate 
information about medical product donation information.
 
PQMD was formed in 1996 by a group of NGOs, FBOs, and pharmaceutical and  
medical supply manufacturers who share a common commitment to advancing  
effective drug and medical supply donation practices. Five of the 28 PQMD  
members are also CCIH members, namely, Catholic Medical Mission Board, IMA World  
Health, International Aid, MAP International, Medical Teams International, 
World  Vision.
 
The innovative mapping tool was developed with the support of  
Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers Association, Loma Linda University Health  
Geoinformatics Program, Pfizer, Inc. and International Aid, a CCIH member. PQMD  is 
using Google Map technology combined with VisionLink, Inc.'s Tapestry™  
Software Suite to provide information on where and how donations are used by 
the  communities who receive them.  PQMD members donated $4,244,213,919 in  
pharmaceuticals, medical devices, supplies and equipment to health programs in 
 150 countries in 2007.
 
The tool allows anyone to see where PQMD member donations are sent, and how 
 and where they are used. Users can search donations by several criteria  
including organization and nation. "IMA is proud to be part of this effort,"  
said Paul Derstine, President. "PQMD members now have a valuable resource 
tool  to improve overall efficacy through increased collaboration and 
coordination of  efforts." 

The mapping tool can be accessed at _http://www.pqmd.org/cms/flash_slide_2_ 
(http://www.pqmd.org/cms/flash_slide_2) 
 
PQMD's mission is "dedicated to the development, dissemination and  
adherence to high standards in the delivery of medical products to under-served  
people and disaster victims around the world.

PQMD objectives  are:
 
- Develop and promote sound donation practices by donor and recipient  
organizations 

- Represent members' interests before national and  international agencies 
responsible for policy formulation affecting medical  product donations and 
distribution 

- Encourage documentation and scholarly study of health and  socioeconomic 
impacts of the donation of health care products and services  

- Educate audiences on member projects and programs that serve to  
encourage replication of appropriate donation practices.
 
New members are added by invitation and based on the strategic needs  of 
the organization. For further information, contact Lori  Warrens, Executive 
Director, at _lwarrens at pqmd.org_ (mailto:lwarrens at pqmd.org)  or (770)  887-8607
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