Framework for provision of essential medicine for the District Health Services

Abstract

There IS no standardised framework for provision of essential medicines for the South African District Health Services. Based on site visits conducted and action research findings a proposed Framework covering the selection, procurement, warehousing, distribution and management support components for provision of essential medicines for district health services was developed.

Authors

Sibusiso Memory Zuma
Lebitsi Modiba

Author Details

Sibusiso Memory Zuma, PhD RN, Health Studies, UNISA, Pretoria, South Africa; Lebitsi Modiba, PhD, BA, RN, Health studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

District Health Services, Essential Medicines, Professional Collaboration

Recommended Citation

Zuma, Sibusiso Memory and Modiba, Lebitsi, "Framework for provision of essential medicine for the District Health Services" (2019). INRC (Congress). 166.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/166

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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