Direct medical cost analysis of breast cancer treatment at Jimma University Medical Center: a provider perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Breast cancer is an evolving non-communicable disease and a global disease burden, which accounts for a momentous portion of worldwide mortality and morbidity with significant economic impacts. In low- and middle-income countries like Ethiopia, the most common problem with cancer treatment is scarcity of medical resources, and financial supply, for providing care, which includes expensive medical costs, cost of service provision, and medical equipment. In Ethiopia, the cost of breast cancer care increased and imposed an enormous financial burden on healthcare providers and the healthcare system. The study aimed to estimate the annual total direct medical cost of breast cancer and identify the cost drivers of breast cancer treatment at Jimma University Medical Center (J

SUBMITTER: Edessa GJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12560421 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature