The availability of priority medicines for children under 5 years in eThekwini, South Africa

The availability of priority medicines for children under 5 years in eThekwini, South Africa

Background Globally, an estimated 8.1 million children under 5 years die annually in developing countries. Ensuring essential medicines are accessible and affordable to the population is key to saving lives. This study investigated accessibility, availability and affordability of a basket of priorit...

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Main Authors: Shannice Mahadeo, Keshmika Narain, Lungelo Mhlongo, Desmaine Chetty, Lindelani Masondo, Mandla Zungu, Fatima Suleman, Velisha Ann Perumal-Pillay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
Subjects:
essential medicines lists
priority medicines
children under 5 years
availability
affordability
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40545-021-00402-y

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40545-021-00402-y

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