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[Study Of The Availability Of Medicine For Childhood In Senegal]

Papa Gallo Sow1, Martialcoly Bop1, Assane Diop2

  • 1Université Alioune Diop de Bambey.

Le Mali Medical
|March 22, 2024
PubMed

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Medicine availability for children under five in Dakar, Senegal, is critically low, especially for essential generic drugs. This impacts treatment efficacy and increases child mortality risks from common diseases like pneumonia and diarrhea.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Pediatrics

Context:

  • Senegal faces high child mortality rates due to pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria.
  • Malnutrition exacerbates child vulnerability to severe illnesses.
  • Limited access to essential medicines is a significant challenge in pediatric care.

Purpose:

  • To assess the availability and pricing of essential medicines for children under five in Dakar, Senegal.
  • To identify specific drug classes with availability issues.
  • To evaluate the accessibility of generic medicines across different healthcare sectors.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional, descriptive study surveyed public health facilities, wholesalers, and private pharmacies in Dakar.
  • Key antibiotic, antidiarrheal, and vitamin groups were frequently unavailable.
  • Generic medicine availability was critically low (16.7%-30.4%) in public and private sectors, despite some higher reported figures.

Impact:

  • Urgent interventions are needed to improve medicine availability to reduce child mortality.
  • Addressing generic medicine stockouts is crucial for effective pediatric treatment.
  • Policy changes are required to ensure consistent access to essential pediatric medications.
Abstract

Keywords:
SenegalSénégalavailabilitychildhooddiseasesdisponibilitédrugsenfantsmaladiesmédicaments

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