A pharmacy too far? Equity and spatial distribution of outcomes in the delivery of subsidized artemisinin-based combination therapies through private drug shops

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Millions of individuals with malaria-like fevers purchase drugs from private retailers, but artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), the only effective treatment in regions with high levels of resistance to older drugs, are ra...

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Main Authors: Ward Lorrayne, Ipuge Yahya, Odhiambo Moses, Gross Isaac, Bishop David, Gordon Megumi, Sabot Kate, Sabot Oliver, Cohen Justin M, Mwita Alex, Goodman Catherine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/S1/S6