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Policy brief on improving access to artemisinin-based combination therapies for malaria in Central African Republic

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 April 2010

Gérard Gresenguet ,
Méthode Moyen ,
Boniface Koffi  and
Jean Pierre Bangamingo
Gérard Gresenguet
Affiliation:
Université de Bangui and Centre Référence MST-SIDA
Méthode Moyen
Affiliation:
Ministère de la Santé Publique
Boniface Koffi
Affiliation:
Université de Bangui and Laboratoire National de Biologie Clinique et de Santé Publique
Jean Pierre Bangamingo
Affiliation:
Cabinet du Ministre de la Santé Ministère de la Santé Publique
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In the Central African Republic (CAR) malaria is a major public health problem and hampers socioeconomic development. It accounts for 40 percent of complaints and 10 percent of deaths in health facilities (15;17). Pregnant women, who make up 4 percent of the population, and children under 5 years of age, who represent 17.3 percent, are the groups most vulnerable to malaria owing to their low levels of immunity.

Keywords

AntimalarialsCare accessHealth policyCentral African Republic
Type
THEME SECTION: OPTIONS FOR IMPROVING MALARIA TREATMENT
Information
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 26 , Issue 2 , April 2010 , pp. 242 - 245
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2010

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