Comparative performance of private and public healthcare systems in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review
Introduction Private sector healthcare delivery in low-and middle-income countries is
sometimes argued to be more efficient, accountable, and sustainable than public sector …
sometimes argued to be more efficient, accountable, and sustainable than public sector …
Engaging the private sector in malaria surveillance: a review of strategies and recommendations for elimination settings
Background In malaria elimination settings, all malaria cases must be identified,
documented and investigated. To facilitate complete and timely reporting of all malaria …
documented and investigated. To facilitate complete and timely reporting of all malaria …
Multi-level predictors of psychological problems among methadone maintenance treatment patients in difference types of settings in Vietnam
Background Methadone, a long-acting opioid agonist maintenance treatment (MMT) is used
to treat opioid addiction by preventing opioid withdrawal and reducing cravings. However, it …
to treat opioid addiction by preventing opioid withdrawal and reducing cravings. However, it …
Validity of World Health Organisation prescribing indicators in Namibia's primary healthcare: findings and implications
Abstract Objective World Health Organization/International Network of Rational use of Drugs
(WHO/INRUD) indicators are widely used to assess medicine use. However, there is limited …
(WHO/INRUD) indicators are widely used to assess medicine use. However, there is limited …
Severe sepsis in two Ugandan hospitals: a prospective observational study of management and outcomes in a predominantly HIV-1 infected population
Background Sepsis likely contributes to the high burden of infectious disease morbidity and
mortality in low income countries. Data regarding sepsis management in sub-Saharan Africa …
mortality in low income countries. Data regarding sepsis management in sub-Saharan Africa …
Prescription for antibiotics at drug shops and strategies to improve quality of care and patient safety: a cross-sectional survey in the private sector in Uganda
AK Mbonye, E Buregyeya, E Rutebemberwa… - BMJ open, 2016 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives The main objective of this study was to assess practices of antibiotic prescription
at registered drug shops with a focus on upper respiratory tract infections among children in …
at registered drug shops with a focus on upper respiratory tract infections among children in …
Addressing antimicrobial resistance by improving access and quality of care—a review of the literature from East Africa
Universal access to healthcare, including quality medicines, is a fundamental human right
but is still out of reach for many in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). An existing …
but is still out of reach for many in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). An existing …
Pneumonia among children under five in Uganda: symptom recognition and actions taken by caretakers
D Tuhebwe, E Tumushabe, E Leontsini… - African health …, 2014 - ajol.info
Background: Pneumonia is a leading cause of death among children under five years of
age. Pneumonia deaths could be averted if caretakers recognized the danger signs and …
age. Pneumonia deaths could be averted if caretakers recognized the danger signs and …
Determinants of facility readiness for integration of family planning with HIV testing and counseling services: evidence from the Tanzania service provision assessment …
D Bintabara, K Nakamura, K Seino - BMC health services research, 2017 - Springer
Background Global policy reports, national frameworks, and programmatic tools and
guidance emphasize the integration of family planning and HIV testing and counseling …
guidance emphasize the integration of family planning and HIV testing and counseling …
Private pharmacies as healthcare providers in Odisha, India: analysis and implications for universal health coverage
Introduction In India, as in many low-income and middle-income countries, the private sector
provides a large share of health care. Pharmacies represent a major share of private care …
provides a large share of health care. Pharmacies represent a major share of private care …