Ensuring the availability and access to essential drugs in primary health care facilities in Delta State : challenges and way forward
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2015
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The findings of the survey of primary health care facilities owned by public and private sectors in Delta State (Nigeria) show lack of availability of essential medical products, drug supplies, services, and equipment. Overall, only one of ten health care facilities have regular supplies of water and electricity or amenities such as a functioning client latrine or protected waiting area. Health budgets should be increased to take care of the drug needs of primary health centres. As well, the selection of drugs should reflect affordability for low-income rural inhabitants.
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HEALTH SYSTEM, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, HEALTH POLICY, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, HEALTH-CARE DELIVERY, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, RURAL POVERTY, NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA, SOUTH OF SAHARA