Objectives Simulated patient (SP) methodology (mystery shopping) is used increasingly to
assess quality of pharmacy services, and evaluate impact of interventions. Our objective was …

Background Specialized drug shops such as pharmacies and drug shops are increasingly
becoming important sources of treatment. However, knowledge on their regulatory …

Background Pesticides can have negative effects on human and environmental health,
especially when not handled as intended. In many countries, agro-input dealers sell …

We studied associations between delayed care seeking, demographic, socioeconomic, and
geographic factors and likelihood of severe malaria in Ugandan children. The study was …

Background Malaria treatment policy recommends regular monitoring of drug utilization to
generate information for ensuring effective use of anti-malarial drugs in Nigeria. This …

Background In malaria elimination settings, all malaria cases must be identified,
documented and investigated. To facilitate complete and timely reporting of all malaria …

Background Despite policies that recommend parasitological testing before treatment for
malaria, presumptive treatment remains widespread in Nigeria. The majority of Nigerians …

Fever is one of the most common symptoms of pediatric illnesses; it is an important early
symptom of malaria. Fever had served as the entry point for presumptive treatment of …

Background Prompt and appropriate treatment of malaria with effective medicines remains
necessary if malaria control goals are to be achieved. The theoretical concepts from self …

Background Patent medicine vendors (PMV) provide antimalarial treatment and care
throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, and can play an important role in the fight against malaria …