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Mr. Asim Rauf, CEO, DRAP met with WHO Country Representative, Dr Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala to promote bilateral cooperation

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Mr. Asim Rauf, CEO, DRAP met with WHO Country Representative, Dr Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala to promote bilateral cooperation

Mr. Asim Rauf, CEO DRAP met with WHO Country Representative for Pakistan, Dr Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala on Monday 25th April, 2022 at WHO Country Office, Islamabad, to discuss the bilateral cooperation among WHO and Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan.

Dr. Mahipala appreciated the efforts of DRAP and Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation & Coordination for strengthening the national regulatory framework to ensure and enhance the access of quality assured, safe and efficacious therapeutic goods in the country for better health of the people of Pakistan. Mr. Asim Rauf, acknowledged the role of WHO and country office’ team for extending assistance in various health programs which are improving the access of Pakistani citizen to quality assured therapeutic goods.

The meeting ended with the reiteration of the commitment from WHO and DRAP for strengthening the bilateral cooperation and to take all possible measure for protecting the health of the people of Pakistan.

DRAP holds meeting of provincials’ health departments and drug control organizations of all federating units to strengthen the regulatory oversight through an integrated and harmonized regulatory approach.

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DRAP holds meeting of provincials’ health departments and drug control organizations of all federating units to strengthen the regulatory oversight through an integrated and harmonized regulatory approach.

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) is continuously engaged in strengthening national regulatory framework in collaboration with all stakeholders. In this context, a meeting of regulators was convened on 1st April, 2022 at Islamabad to review the all cross cutting regulatory functions. Senior managements from Drug Control Organizations, Quality Control Boards and Drug Testing Laboratories participated in the meeting.

DRAP launched Online Import Export System (OIES) to regulate import and export of therapeutics goods across the country.

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DRAP launched Online Import Export System (OIES) to regulate import and export of therapeutics goods across the country.

In line with the vision of Prime Minister of Pakistan, and to facilitate the therapeutic goods’ industry for ease of business and provision of conducive environment for compliance to regulatory requirement, Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has introduced an electronic application management system which will enable applicants and regulators to communicate electronically for management of import and export information of therapeutic goods. Online Import / Export Application System (OIES) is accessible through the official website of DRAP under E-Services. A guidance document on operational features of the online Import / Export Application System is also available to assist applicants for submission of information. This system will also enable applicants to view / maintain all submissions related to import & export to DRAP through an individualized dashboard for each user.