Cost-effectiveness of parenteral artesunate for treating children with severe malaria in sub-Saharan Africa

• Main Authors: Yoel Lubell (Author), Arthorn Riewpaiboon (Author), Arjen M Dondorp (Author), Lorenz von Seidlein (Author), Olugbenga A Mokuolu (Author), Margaret Nansumba (Author), Samwel Gesase (Author), Alison Kent (Author), George Mtove (Author), Rasaq Olaosebikan (Author), Wirichada Pan Ngum (Author), Caterina I Fanello (Author), Ilse Hendriksen (Author), Nicholas PJ Day (Author), Nicholas J White (Author), Shunmay Yeung (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2011-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To explore the cost-effectiveness of parenteral artesunate for the treatment of severe malaria in children and its potential impact on hospital budgets. METHODS: The costs of inpatient care of children with severe malaria were assessed in four of the 11 sites included in the African Quini...