Events

The Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF) advocates for a future where e-leaflets are used exclusively, recognizing the dual system as a transitional phase. This approach is particularly promising for low- and middle-income countries, where digitalization can provide a leapfrogging opportunity. E-leaflets offer a cost-effective way to deliver up-to-date information to consumers, ensuring accessibility and relevance.

This webinar will focus on the benefits of e-leaflets and its role in empowering consumers to self-select and self-administer NPM mostly in the absence of a healthcare practitioner. Through their OTC Online Directory the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) have been championing delivery of information on non-prescription medicines digitally. This webinar will examine existing practices in South Africa, provide insights into the “paper to pixels pilot” programme commencing later in 2025, and discuss how regulation is structured.

As the Asia Pacific (APAC) undergoes a rapid digital transformation, many countries are actively embracing e-labelling to improve access to quality and reliable health product information such as Taiwan and China, allow the use of dual system wherein e-leaflets are allowed in addition to the paper forms while e-labelling is not allowed in countries such as Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore. The adoption of e-labelling stands to benefit all patients and healthcare professionals, and will reduce the environmental impact of paper labels and supply chain bottlenecks. Currently, implementation is low across the region but improving with more countries developing regulations and expanding pilots to include OTC products. This webinar will focus on the benefits of electronic labelling and its role in empowering consumers to make the right choice in self-care products, the call to action/next steps required within APAC to advance e-labelling.

2025 is a big year for NCDs. With the upcoming Fourth High-level Meeting on NCDs in New York this September, the global health community – policy makers, NGOs, funders, patient groups and other civil society organizations are mobilizing to ensure renewed commitments, and funding for tackling NCDs. Self-care is a key strategy in tackling NCDs, providing individuals with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to prevent and manage their health. As the global health community prepares for the 2025 High-Level meeting on NCDs, GSCF is hosting a 75mn webinar, to raise awareness on the power of self-care for the prevention and management of NCDs. Join us on April 17, together with key representatives from WHO, Africa CDC, and FIP amongst others!