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    Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2012 Jan;106(1):60-2. Epub 2011 Nov 17.

    Pilot assessment of supply chains for pharmaceuticals and medical commodities for malaria, tuberculosis and HIV infection in Ethiopia.

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    Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems, Center for Pharmaceutical Management, Management Sciences for Health, Arlington, VA, USA.

    Abstract

    To obtain preliminary data on the drug supply management system in Ethiopia, selected facilities were assessed for the availability of essential drugs and commodities for malaria, TB and HIV. Of the 48 surveyed hospitals and health centers, 9 (19%), 9 (19%) and 10 (21%) did not have malaria, TB or HIV drugs, respectively. Similarly, of 27 health posts, 9 (33%) and 6 (22%) did not have rapid diagnostic tests and antimalarial drugs, respectively. The findings indicated an inadequate availability of essential drugs and commodities in the surveyed facilities as well as weaknesses in human resources and training. Assessments of commodity supply chains to ensure operational program success and impact are important.

    Published by Elsevier Ltd.

    PMID:
    22093812
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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