[HTML][HTML] Population coverage of artemisinin-based combination treatment in children younger than 5 years with fever and Plasmodium falciparum infection in Africa …
Background Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) are the most effective
treatment for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection. A commonly used …
treatment for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection. A commonly used …
Addressing child health inequity through case management of under-five malaria in Nigeria: an extended cost-effectiveness analysis
Background Under-five malaria in Nigeria is a leading cause of global child mortality,
accounting for 95,000 annual child deaths. High out-of-pocket medical expenditure …
accounting for 95,000 annual child deaths. High out-of-pocket medical expenditure …
The epidemiology of residual Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission and infection burden in an African city with high coverage of multiple vector control …
D Msellemu, HI Namango, VM Mwakalinga… - Malaria journal, 2016 - Springer
Abstract Background In the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam, high coverage of long-lasting
insecticidal nets (LLINs), larvicide application (LA) and mosquito-proofed housing, was …
insecticidal nets (LLINs), larvicide application (LA) and mosquito-proofed housing, was …
[HTML][HTML] Introducing rapid diagnostic tests for malaria to drug shops in Uganda: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
Objective To evaluate the impact–on diagnosis and treatment of malaria–of introducing
rapid diagnostic tests to drug shops in eastern Uganda. Methods Overall, 2193 households …
rapid diagnostic tests to drug shops in eastern Uganda. Methods Overall, 2193 households …
Towards subsidized malaria rapid diagnostic tests. Lessons learned from programmes to subsidise artemisinin-based combination therapies in the private sector: a …
C Lussiana - Health policy and planning, 2016 - academic.oup.com
The idea of a private sector subsidy programme of artemisinin-based combination therapies
(ACTs) was first proposed in 2004. Since then, several countries around the world have …
(ACTs) was first proposed in 2004. Since then, several countries around the world have …
Implementation of medicines pricing policies in sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review
A Koduah, L Baatiema, AC de Chavez… - Systematic reviews, 2022 - Springer
Background High medicine prices contribute to increasing cost of healthcare worldwide.
Many patients with limited resources in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are confronted with out-of …
Many patients with limited resources in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are confronted with out-of …
[HTML][HTML] Challenges in treatment for fever among school-age children and adults in Malawi
JE Coalson, LM Cohee, JA Walldorf… - The American journal …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Prompt and effective treatment is key to malaria control and prevention, as it reduces
disease morbidity and mortality and minimizes the number of transmission reservoirs …
disease morbidity and mortality and minimizes the number of transmission reservoirs …
[HTML][HTML] Cluster randomized trial of text message reminders to retail staff in tanzanian drug shops dispensing artemether-lumefantrine: effect on dispenser knowledge …
K Bruxvoort, C Festo, A Kalolella, M Cairns… - The American journal …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Artemisinin combination therapies are available in private outlets, but patient adherence
might be compromised by poor advice from dispensers. In this cluster randomized trial in …
might be compromised by poor advice from dispensers. In this cluster randomized trial in …
Determinants of malaria diagnostic uptake in the retail sector: qualitative analysis from focus groups in Uganda
Abstract Background In Uganda, as in most other malaria-endemic countries, presumptive
treatment for malaria based on symptoms without a diagnostic blood test is still very …
treatment for malaria based on symptoms without a diagnostic blood test is still very …
Improving access to malaria medicine through private-sector subsidies in seven African countries
S Tougher, AG Mann, ACTwatch Group, Y Ye… - Health …, 2014 - healthaffairs.org
Improving access to quality-assured artemisinin combination therapies (ACTs) is an
important component of malaria control in low-and middle-income countries. In 2010 the …
important component of malaria control in low-and middle-income countries. In 2010 the …