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Coordination with the Secretariat of State for Water and the Environment in
the implementation of insecticide programmes.
In the Pharmaceutical Field
Implementation of the programme of distribution of medicine to hospitals
and clinics;
Expansion of the production capacity of the national laboratory for the
production of medicine;
Ensuring that there is a national reserve of essential drugs to cope with
emergency cases;
Monitoring the use of the different imported medicines;
Implementation of joint programmes with the UNHCR and the European
Commission.
In the Veterinary Field
Monitoring animal health internally and animals across the border and
taking necessary measures to prevent the spread of diseases;
Monitoring animal-to-human diseases and sensitization on such diseases;
Constant monitoring of conditions of abattoirs and application of hygiene as
well as examination of meat and food stuff.