| Title: |
Strategy to Improve Supply and Utilization of Drugs and Vaccine for Tropical Diseases |
| Keywords: |
Tropical medicine
TB
Malaria
Drugs and vaccines
Communicable diseases
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| Country: |
Indonesia
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| Institution: |
Indonesia - Post Graduate Programme, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta
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| Course coordinator: |
Eti Nurwening Sholikhah
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| Date start: |
2025-05-19 |
| Date end: |
2025-05-30 |
| About duration and dates: |
The application deadline is usually 4 weeks prior to the first presence course day. Pre-reading materials will be distributed 1 week before course commencement. Number of weeks: 4 weeks Pre-reading: 1 week (pre-departure) Face to face: 2 weeks Final assignment: 1 week |
| Classification: |
advanced optional
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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Course location:
Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia |
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| ECTS credit points: |
3 ECTS credits
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SIT:
Total SIT: 96 hours ~ 3 ECTS
Pre-reading (self-study): 10 hours
Face-to-face: 51 hours
Lectures: 11 x 2 hours = 22 hours
Study case session: 2 x 2 hours = 4 hours
Study case (individual assignment): 1 x 10 hours = 10 hours
Field visit: 3 x 4 hours = 12 hours
Presentation session (group assignment): 1 x 3 hours = 3 hours
Final assignment (take home examination): 35 hours |
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| Language: |
English
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Description:
At the end of the module the student should be able to:
1. Discuss challenges of drug and vaccine supply and utilisation for tropical diseases, including regulations and ethical issues
2. Critically appraise key literature related to the supply and utilisation of drugs and vaccines for tropical diseases
3. Explain drug and vaccine management and quality assurance for a selection of diseases, such as TB, leprosy, TB-HIV co-infection, and malaria
4. Assess drug interactions and adverse drug reactions in terms of epidemiology, classification, mechanisms, and prevention using pharmacovigilance methodologies
5. Propose a strategy to improve the supply and utilisation of drugs and vaccines for tropical diseases at the local and national level |
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Assessment Procedures:
Assessment will be conducted by having:
1. Group assignment (point: maximal 30%)
● Students will work in a group
● Presentation of field visit result. After conducting field visit, students have to present the finding and the recommendation to improve the supply and utilization of the drugs
● Student will be given 15 minutes to present, followed by another 15 minutes for discussion
● Students will get the grade individually according to their performance during discussions and presentations in class
2. Individual assignment – study case (point: maximal 20%)
● Students will be given a clinical question and explore minimum 2 articles to criticize by each student to answer the clinical question
3. Individual assignment as final assessment (point: maximal 50%)
● A written assignment of case study. Students are expected to propose a strategy based on the case. Students are required to write a paper based on case given with the requirement:
○ Typed on A4 paper size with 1-inch margins and 12-point font with 1.5 spacing, minimal 1000 words.
○ Must be submitted in 5 days after the assignment given.
This course use letter grade system with the following range
A = 75 - 100
A- = 72.5 – 74.99
A/B = 70 – 72.49
B+ = 67.5 – 69.99
B = 65 – 67.49
B- = 62.5 – 64.99
B/C = 60 – 62.49
C+ = 57.5 – 59.99
C = 55 – 57.49
C- = 52.5 – 54.99
C/D = 50 – 52.49
D+ = 47.5 – 49.99
D = 45 – 47.49
E = < 45
If students achieve less than 60% (on average of all assessment), students are required to submit a new individual written assignment of 1000 words on a new case study within 5 days after grade announcement |
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Content:
1. Drugs, vaccines regulation and ethical issues
2. Identification and retrieval of drug & vaccines information
3. Drug utilization Review
4. Evidence Based Therapy
5. Study Case I: Evidence Based Therapy on Tropical Diseases
6. Management of drugs for TB, Leprosy, and TB-HIV
7. Management of drugs and vaccines for Malaria
8. Drugs that WHO recommends for the prevention, control, elimination, and eradication of neglected tropical diseases
9. Field Visit I: Drug and Vaccine Management in Primary Health Center
10. Drug interactions and adverse drug reactions in terms of epidemiology, classification, mechanisms, and prevention, and how to use pharmacovigilance methodologies
11. Safety and Efficacy of Vaccine COVID-19
12. Field Visit II: Vaccine quality assurance in vaccine manufacturer
13. Field Visit III: Vaccine Development, Supply, and Safety
14. Study Case II: Critical appraisal: supply and utilization of drugs and vaccine for tropical disease |
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Methods:
Students will receive course materials 7 days in advance. Students should read the materials received as self-directed learning prior to the course commencing.
In class sessions with study case sessions will be delivered as part of the course.
After the field visit, students are required to present their findings during the field visit, followed by discussion.
Pre-reading = 10 hours
Face to face = 51 hours
In class:
Lectures: 11 x 2 hours= 22 hours
In class study case session: 2 x 2 hours= 4 hours
Study case (individual assignment): 1 x 10 hours = 10 hours
Presentation session (group assignment): 1 x 3 hours = 3 hours
Field Visit: 3 x 4 hours = 12 hours
Final Assignment = 35 hours
Preparing final paper (individual assessment) = 35 hours
Total: 96 hours |
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Prerequisites:
Students must be enrolled in an MPH/ M.Sc. programme in health sciences /Master in International Health
English Proficiency:
Certificate for English TOEFL test with at least a score of 550 points (paper based) or 213 points (computer-based) or 79/80 (internet-based) or IELTS band 6.0.
For students who have the classes in English, kindly provide a statement letter from relevant institutions stating that classes are delivered in English |
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Attendance:
The maximum number of students that may enroll in this course is 20 students (including 10 tropEd students maximum). |
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Selection:
First come, first served |
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Fees:
The tuition fee is 500 Euro for TropEd students, excluding living costs |
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Scholarships:
Not available |
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Student evaluation:
Strategy to Improve Supply and Utilization Drugs and Vaccine Course Evaluation for Tropical Diseases is a mandatory course for students of the Tropical Medicine Postgraduate Program UGM, and students of the Implementation Research of TDR Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme at UGM. Since its first accreditation by tropEd Network in 2018, there were more than 50 students of the Implementation Research of TDR Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme who joined the course as one of their mandatory requirements. The course was also joined by 9 students from the tropEd Network (4 students), Network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA) (4 students), and Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) (1 student) in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.
This course involves visits to the national pharmaceutical industry, Biofarma, to show the students the process of drugs and vaccines productions. Hence, the students have got full understanding of the strategy to improve the supply and utilization of drugs and vaccines from upstream to downstream.
This method of practical learning promotes a greater comprehension and appreciation of the subject matter. When students can explore new environments, observe practical demonstrations, and participate in interactive learning activities, they are more likely to be motivated and actively participate. The enthusiasm generated by these experiences contributes to a positive classroom atmosphere and enhances overall learning outcomes as can be seen from the results of their assignments. |
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Lessons learned:
25. Lessons learned: The diverse backgrounds of students pose a challenge for some, as they find certain terminologies difficult to grasp. To address this issue and minimize any potential misconceptions, students have recommended a concise general introduction to several terminologies. This suggestion stems from the awareness that not all students come from a medical background. Consequently, we are in the process of planning an introductory class at the outset of the course. This class aims to familiarize students with commonly used terminologies, providing a foundation for smoother comprehension throughout the course. |
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tropEd accreditation:
Accredited in October 2018 in Berlin. Re-accreditated in EC telco, Dec. 2024
This accreditation is valid until December 2029. |
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| Email Address: |
etinurweningsholikhah@ugm.ac.id |
| Date Of Record Creation: |
2018-11-01 06:12:33 (W3C-DTF) |
| Date Of Record Release: |
2018-11-01 10:26:17 (W3C-DTF) |
| Date Record Checked: |
2018-01-11 (W3C-DTF) |
| Date Last Modified: |
2025-03-11 10:48:44 (W3C-DTF) |
