Medicines, Equipment and Technology

@MATES4Kids strives for equitable access to essential medicines, equipment, vaccines and technologies of assured quality, safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness, with scientifically sound and cost-effective use, to support the timely diagnosis and optimal management of CAH.

Medicines and equipment must be available:

Within a functioning health system
At all times
In sufficient quantity
With assured quality
At prices that people can afford

Access can be supported by: national policies, standards, guidelines and regulations to support policy; transparency of information on prices, status of international trade agreements and negotiatioin of prices;
in-country manfuacture of quality products; robust procurement, supply, storage and distribution proceses; rational use of medicines; guidelines and strategies to assure adherence, reduce resistance, maximise patient safety and promote training.

Advancing Access: A practical advocacy toolkit for improving access to NCD medicines, diagnostics and medical devices

The WHO Prequalification Program

2023 WHO Essential Medicines List for Children - contains hydrocortisone (tablets / injection) and fludrocortisone (tablets).

The WHO Essential Diagnostics List

@MATES4Kids is an international movement committed to reducing the preventable mortality associated with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). CLAN (Caring & Living As Neighbours) is the founding Secretariat of @MATES4Kids and this Activity Report captures key initiatives and achievements of the movement from January 2022 to June 2023.

Acknowledgement of Country. In the spirit of reconciliation, @MATES4Kids acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and the connections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to land, sea and community. In particular, we acknowledge the Wallumedegal Peoples of the Eora Nation, on whose land CLAN (Caring & Living As Neighbours) is headquartered. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations leaders around the world.