Accessibility of medications by chronically ill older patients: a cross-sectional assessment of universal health coverage in Nigeria

• Main Authors: Amara Frances Chizoba (Author), Chukwuemeka Okekeze (Author), Chinedu J Asiegbu (Author), Collins Anyigor (Author), Kingsley Nshiowo (Author), Ifeyinwa Izuaka (Author), Nkiru Mbawike (Author), Williams Maya (Author), Emmanuel Nkpozi (Author), Chidoeme Ezedinachi (Author), Christian Ajah (Author), Chima Chizoba (Author), Chioma E Chizoba (Author), Chinazom Ajulufo-Udezue (Author), Lucy Ukachukwu (Author), George A Adikibe-nana (Author), Nnenna Ezeokafor (Author), Chukwuka Nwadike (Author), Obieze Nwanna-Nzewunwa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Universal health coverage (UHC) is defined by WHO as ensuring that all people and communities receive the quality services they need, and are protected from health threats without financial hardship. Without considering the health and social care needs of the increasing numbers of older...