The NGO brings together expertise in research, project design, implementation, and evaluation in the fields of pharmaceutical services and medicine access, maternal, child, and adolescent health, and public health in general.
1. Assessment & Collaboration
Apotheker begins by conducting thorough assessments to understand the specific needs and challenges within communities or healthcare systems.
2. Innovation & Implementation:
Leveraging insights gained from assessments, Apotheker focuses on innovative approaches to address identified challenges.
3. Evaluation & Iteration
Apotheker believes in the importance of continuous learning and improvement. After implementation, rigorous evaluation mechanisms are put in place to measure the impact of interventions.
AHAI is a new not-for-profit arm established parallel to Apotheker Consultancy (T) Ltd which has been in operation in Tanzania since 2011. AHAI builds on Apotheker Consultancy's expertise and experiences in strengthening pharmaceuticals and health systems in Tanzania and abroad.
Apotheker Consultancy is currently implementing a three-year program (2019-2022), Afya-Tek (a digital-enabled health initiative linking community health workers, health facilities, and Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets (ADDO) at the Community level in the two councils of Kibaha District in Tanzania. Foundation Botnar funds Afya-Tek.
The Apotheker Consultancy is leading the initiative in collaboration with D-Tree International and other partners (Institute of Tropical Medicines-Belgium and Inspired Ideas (Tanzania). Afya-Tek, as a community digital system, has drawn interest from the Government of Tanzania (MoH, PORALG-health and Pharmacy Council) and has prospects to be scaled elsewhere in the country. Phase II of Afya-Tek (envisioned for 2023-2025) will be implemented through AHAI.
Pioneering Innovation
Apotheker's dedication to innovation shines through in their collaborative efforts. From introducing cutting-edge technology for medicine quality testing to exploring novel avenues like online pharmaceutical marketplaces, Apotheker remains at the forefront of advancing access to essential medicine and healthcare services in Tanzania.
- Collaborated with the University of Notre Dame and TFDA on engagements of private sector medicine outlets and TFDA drug inspectors on introducing Paper Analytical Device (PAD) for quality testing of medicines.
- Conducted a rapid assessment on introducing a group purchasing organization for medicines and medical supplies (MedSource) in Tanzania
- Coordinated a pilot project on introducing PointMed, a point of sale (POS) and patient record software to support the ADDO business in Mkuranga District in Tanzania.
- Results for Development (R4D) to evaluate the project on improving accessibility and availability of Amoxicillin -DT in Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets (ADDO) in the Dar es Salaam Region.
- The University of Basel, Switzerland, in assessing the feasibility and modalities of linking the Improved Community Health Fund (CHF) with Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets (ADDO) in Tanzania funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation
- i+ Solution (Netherlands) in conducting a feasibility study for introducing the online pharmaceutical marketplace in Tanzania: an initiative to improve access to medicine through the private sector
At Apotheker, we’re dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare delivery through a range of comprehensive services tailored to meet the diverse needs of communities worldwide.
PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES AND MEDICINE ACCESS
We at Apotheker are dedicated to improving medicine access in underserved areas, collaborating with regulatory authorities and private-sector providers.
PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH
We focus on implementing public health research initiatives, covering areas such as maternal, child, and adolescent health, Non-Communicable Diseases, Malaria, TB, and HIV.
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
We collaborate with health organizations, offering expertise through consultancy services. Notable partnerships include Management Sciences for Health, initiatives like the Afya-Tek.
