Visit to Asrames
During a visit to Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, QUAMED’s Executive Director had the opportunity to visit the warehouses of Asrames asbl. As recalled by its Director, Gaston Nyamambichi, the organization has been a member of QUAMED since the very beginning of the network.
ASRAMES began working on the concept of access to quality medicines already in the mid-1990s. They joined QUAMED when it was still a project hosted by the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp in Antwerp, Belgium.
Despite the many challenges faced in the region since opening its doors in 1995, ASRAMES has built a sustainable model that continues to benefit a growing number of people. Over the years, it has also proven to be a trusted partner for numerous NGOs and international organizations, including the World Health Organization and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
During the visit, QUAMED also participated in a management meeting with ASRAMES leadership, including Board President Waso Misona and board members Dr. Prudence Mitangala and Dr. Jean-Bosco Kahindo. The discussion focused on the QCP certification process and opportunities related to the QUAMED Learning training courses.
