[HTML][HTML] Diffusion of subsidized ACTs in accredited drug shops in Tanzania: determinants of stocking and characteristics of early and late adopters
Background Many households in sub-Saharan Africa utilize the private sector as a primary
source of treatment for malaria episodes. Expanding access to effective treatment in private …
source of treatment for malaria episodes. Expanding access to effective treatment in private …
[HTML][HTML] A pharmacy too far? Equity and spatial distribution of outcomes in the delivery of subsidized artemisinin-based combination therapies through private drug …
JM Cohen, O Sabot, K Sabot, M Gordon, I Gross… - BMC Health Services …, 2010 - Springer
Background Millions of individuals with malaria-like fevers purchase drugs from private
retailers, but artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), the only effective treatment in …
retailers, but artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), the only effective treatment in …
[HTML][HTML] Improvements in access to malaria treatment in Tanzania after switch to artemisinin combination therapy and the introduction of accredited drug dispensing …
Background To improve access to treatment in the private retail sector a new class of outlets
known as accredited drug dispensing outlets (ADDO) was created in Tanzania. Tanzania …
known as accredited drug dispensing outlets (ADDO) was created in Tanzania. Tanzania …
[HTML][HTML] Trends in availability and prices of subsidized ACT over the first year of the AMFm: evidence from remote regions of Tanzania
Abstract Background The Affordable Medicines Facility for malaria (AMFm) is a pilot supra-
national subsidy program that aims to increase access and affordability of artemisinin …
national subsidy program that aims to increase access and affordability of artemisinin …
[HTML][HTML] Understanding private sector antimalarial distribution chains: a cross-sectional mixed methods study in six malaria-endemic countries
Background Private for-profit outlets are important treatment sources for malaria in most
endemic countries. However, these outlets constitute only the last link in a chain of …
endemic countries. However, these outlets constitute only the last link in a chain of …
[HTML][HTML] Malaria treatment in the retail sector: knowledge and practices of drug sellers in rural Tanzania
Abstract Background Throughout Africa, the private retail sector has been recognised as an
important source of antimalarial treatment, complementing formal health services. However …
important source of antimalarial treatment, complementing formal health services. However …
Retail supply of malaria‐related drugs in rural Tanzania: risks and opportunities
C Goodman, S Patrick Kachur, S Abdulla… - Tropical medicine & …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives To characterize availability of fever and malaria medicines within the retail sector
in rural Tanzania, assess the likely public health implications, and identify opportunities for …
in rural Tanzania, assess the likely public health implications, and identify opportunities for …
[HTML][HTML] Increasing access to subsidized artemisinin-based combination therapy through accredited drug dispensing outlets in Tanzania
E Rutta, B Kibassa, B McKinnon, J Liana… - Health research policy …, 2011 - Springer
Abstract Background In Tanzania, many people seek malaria treatment from retail drug
sellers. The National Malaria Control Program identified the accredited drug dispensing …
sellers. The National Malaria Control Program identified the accredited drug dispensing …
[HTML][HTML] Antimalarial market composition and performance in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo: results from 2013 ACTwatch outlet surveys
M Littrell, R Sudoi, J Archer, J Ngigi… - Malaria …, 2014 - malariajournal.biomedcentral.com
Background Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) together account for one-
third of the estimated global total of malaria cases and 40% of malaria deaths. Improving …
third of the estimated global total of malaria cases and 40% of malaria deaths. Improving …
[HTML][HTML] Saleability of anti-malarials in private drug shops in Muheza, Tanzania: a baseline study in an era of assumed artemisinin combination therapy (ACT)
FM Ringsted, IS Massawe, MM Lemnge, IC Bygbjerg - Malaria journal, 2011 - Springer
Abstract Background Artemether-lumefantrine (ALu) replaced sulphadoxine-pymimethamine
(SP) as the official first-line anti-malarial in Tanzania in November 2006. So far, artemisinin …
(SP) as the official first-line anti-malarial in Tanzania in November 2006. So far, artemisinin …