Framework for provision of essential medicine for district health services

Other Titles

Risks of plant-based drugs

Abstract

Medicines are second most expensive cost driver in health services management however poorly managed in practice. The paper seek to present framework and strategies for effective and efficient medicine resources management for the district health services in particular primary health care.

Notes

This item was accepted for inclusion in the Sigma 44th Biennial Convention, but was not presented at the event.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Sibusiso Memory Zuma

Author Details

Sibusiso Memory Zuma, DLitt et Phil Health Studies, Capacity Development and Support, Pretoria, South Africa

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

District Health Services, Essential Medicines, Primary Health Care

Recommended Citation

Zuma, Sibusiso Memory, "Framework for provision of essential medicine for district health services" (2017). Convention. 130.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/130

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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