Copayment mechanism in selected districts of Uganda: Availability, market share and price of quality assured artemisinin-based combination therapies in private drug outlets.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria remains one of the leading causes of morbidity, and mortality in Uganda. A large proportion of malaria symptomatic patients seek healthcare in private sector. However, availability and affordability are major barriers to access to effective treatment. The private sector copayment mechanism in Uganda aims to increase availability and affordability of antimalarial agents. Our study assessed availability, price, and market share of quality assured artemisinin-based combination therapies (QAACTs) in private drug outlets in selected districts during the implementation of copayment mechanism.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional survey of anti-malarial agents in private drug outlets in in selected moderate-to-high (Tororo, and Apac districts) and low (Kabale and M

SUBMITTER: Ocan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10971760 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature