Malaria Treatment in the Retail Sector: Knowledge and Practices of Drug Sellers in Rural Tanzania
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
BMS Public Health
Volume:
8
Issue:
157
Copyright:
2008
Pages:
34
Description:
Throughout Africa, the private retail sector has been recognised as an important source of antimalarial treatment, complementing formal health services. However, the quality of advice and treatment at private outlets is a widespread concern, especially with the introduction of artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs). This research aimed at assessing the performance of the retail sector in rural Tanzania. Such information is urgently required to improve and broaden delivery channels for life-saving drugs. [from abstract]
Subject
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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