Evaluation of Antibiotic Prescribing Pattern Using WHO Access, Watch and Reserve Classification in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Background: The AWaRe tool was set up by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the rational use of antimicrobials. Indeed, this tool classifies antibiotics into four groups: access, watch, reserve and not-recommended antibiotics. In The Democratic Republic of Congo, data on antibiotic dispe...
Main Authors: | Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Jérémie Mbinze Kindenge, Paulin Mutwale Kapepula, Jean-Marie Liesse Iyamba, Murielle Longokolo Mashi, Jose Wambale Mulwahali, Didi Mana Kialengila |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-07-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/8/1239 |
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