Decreased availability of antimalarials in the private sector following the policy change from chloroquine to sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine in the Kilombero Valley, Tanzania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malaria control strategies emphasize the need for prompt and effective treatment of malaria episodes. To increase treatment efficacy, Tanzania changed its first-line treatment from chloroquine to sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) in 20...

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Main Authors: Kachur S Patrick, Obrist Brigit, Lengeler Christian, Goodman Catherine, Msechu June J, Hetzel Manuel W, Makemba Ahmed, Nathan Rose, Schulze Alexander, Mshinda Hassan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/5/1/109