A statistical method for quality control of routine temperature observations in developing countries

1983 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Stigter ◽  
T. M. Hyera ◽  
Y. B. Mjungu
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Statistical Method ◽  
Temperature Observations

Pharmaceutical Problems in Developing Countries

1986 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 701-708
Author(s):  
Gunnar Törnqvist
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Political Will ◽  
Policy Objectives

The circumstances and conditions bounding the use of drugs in developing countries are not, as many commentators on this subject assume, similar to those in industrialized countries. Appropriate solutions to the issues of quality control, price, and distribution present major quandaries (1). But they can be addressed if governments exhibit adequate political will and set realistic policy objectives.

Surveillance Solutions to Microbiological Problems in Water Quality Control in Developing Countries

1991 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. J. Lloyd ◽  
J. K. Bartram
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Critical Parameter ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Surveillance Strategy ◽  
Water Quality Control ◽  
Water Testing ◽  
Spurious Results

Many developing countries are failing to apply standard water quality control methods developed over almost a century in Europe and N America. In the search for simpler and cheaper methods inaccurate and spurious results are being reported in at least 10 countries in the S E Asian and Pacific regions. In countries where WHO is now promoting the development of water quality surveillance and improvement programmes the application of standard methods indicate that typically 70-85% of small supplies are faecally contaminated. Beyond the Water Decade the focus on increased coverage needs to be amplified to include improvement of the quality of service. To achieve the necessary improvements the limitations in conventional microbiological and chemical quality control must be recognised. This paper provides examples of an integrated surveillance strategy for progressive improvement. This approach involves a much greater emphasis on sanitary inspection whilst complementary critical parameter water testing is placed in a supporting role.

scholarly journals Statistical Method from the Viewpoint of Quality Control.

1940 ◽  
Vol 35 (210) ◽  
pp. 426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Manuele ◽  
Walter A. Shewhart ◽  
W. Edwards Deming
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Statistical Method

The Political Economy of Controlling Transnationals: The Pharmaceutical Industry in Sri Lanka, 1972–1976

1978 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjaya Lall ◽  
Senaka Bibile
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Political Leadership ◽  
The Political ◽  
Great Care ◽  
Set Up

This paper describes the experience of Sri Lanka in reforming the structure of production, importation, and distribution of pharmaceuticals in the period 1972–1976. It highlights the actions and reactions of transnational pharmaceutical corporations to these reforms, and traces the achievements and problems of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation which was set up to implement the reforms. The roles of political leadership in regulating the power of drug transnationals, and of the medical profession in resisting reform, seem to be of crucial significance. Developing countries wishing to lower the present high cost of drug delivery must proceed with great care and immense caution, since complex problems of quality control, bioequivalence, medical acceptance, and consumer reeducation are involved.

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