Closing the access barrier for effective anti-malarials in the private sector in rural Uganda: consortium for ACT private sector subsidy (CAPSS) pilot study

Closing the access barrier for effective anti-malarials in the private sector in rural Uganda: consortium for ACT private sector subsidy (CAPSS) pilot study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), the treatment of choice for uncomplicated falciparum malaria, is unaffordable and generally inaccessible in the private sector, the first port of call for most malaria treatment across rur...

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Main Authors: Talisuna Ambrose O, Daumerie Penny, Balyeku Andrew, Egan Timothy, Piot Bram, Coghlan Renia, Lugand Maud, Bwire Godfrey, Rwakimari John, Ndyomugyenyi Richard, Kato Fred, Byangire Maria, Kagwa Paul, Sebisubi Fred, Nahamya David, Bonabana Angela, Mpanga-Mukasa Susan, Buyungo Peter, Lukwago Julius, Batte Allan, Nakanwagi Grace, Tibenderana James, Nayer Kinny, Reddy Kishore, Dokwal Nilesh, Rugumambaju Sylvester, Kidde Saul, Banerji Jaya, Jagoe George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Falciparum malaria
Artemisinin-based combination therapy
Subsidized medicines
“ACT with a leaf”
Private sector
Affordable medicines facility- malaria
Uganda
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/356

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