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Title : Accessibility of medicines and primary health care: the impact of the revolving drug fund in Khartoum State Authors: G. K. Mohamed Ali Publisher: Academic Journals Publication Date: 2009 Series: African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, ISSN 1996-0816 No. 3(3) Pagination: p.70-77, tab., fig. Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1996-0816 Languages : English Keywords: Pharmaceutical Preparations - supply and distribution Primary Health Care Fees and Charges Sudan - Khartoum Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of a country where a revolving drug fund (RDF) has lasted for fifteen years and serves more than three million patients annually; with more than SDG 2.8 million (Sudanese Pound) (US$11.1 million) annual turn over. Regardless of the fact that the supply of medicines and improvement in public health facilities utilization are among the main objectives of user fees policy; there is little information on the effect of RDF on accessibility of essential medicines and its impact on the utilization of public health services where RDF schemes have been introduced. We measured the percentage of prescribed medicines dispensed to patients in selected health facilities (both RDF and non-RDF); the availability of essential medicines in a twelve month period in order to determine whether the cost of the medicines is a barrier to utilization of public health services with RDF scheme in Khartoum State (KS). Structured interviews with users (186); personal observations; and archival as well as statistical records were used to capture data of interest relevant to the study objective. The average availability rate of key items was greater (93) in the RDF facilities compared to 86in non-RDF facilities. RDF records also showed that the availability of medicines in the RDF health facilities ranged from 95 to 100in the twelve months period studied. Data from the household survey; demonstrated that over a third (36) of respondents did not consult public health facilities when a member of a household was ill two weeks prior to the date of interview. Of note; only 9of them said that this was because of unavailability of medicines. This study suggests that the RDF scheme adopted by KS made essential medicines available at its health facilities and increased health services utilization compared to those without RDF scheme. Therefore; sustained availability of low cost medicines near where people live that benefit previously disadvantaged poor population; particularly the vulnerable rural groups is achievable through RDF Accessibility of medicines and primary health care: the impact of the revolving drug fund in Khartoum State [] / G. K. Mohamed Ali . - 73023 Victoria Island, Nigeria : Academic Journals, 2009 . - p.70-77, tab., fig. : Journal Article. - (African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, ISSN 1996-0816; 3(3)) .
ISSN : 1996-0816
Languages : English
Keywords: Pharmaceutical Preparations - supply and distribution Primary Health Care Fees and Charges Sudan - Khartoum Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of a country where a revolving drug fund (RDF) has lasted for fifteen years and serves more than three million patients annually; with more than SDG 2.8 million (Sudanese Pound) (US$11.1 million) annual turn over. Regardless of the fact that the supply of medicines and improvement in public health facilities utilization are among the main objectives of user fees policy; there is little information on the effect of RDF on accessibility of essential medicines and its impact on the utilization of public health services where RDF schemes have been introduced. We measured the percentage of prescribed medicines dispensed to patients in selected health facilities (both RDF and non-RDF); the availability of essential medicines in a twelve month period in order to determine whether the cost of the medicines is a barrier to utilization of public health services with RDF scheme in Khartoum State (KS). Structured interviews with users (186); personal observations; and archival as well as statistical records were used to capture data of interest relevant to the study objective. The average availability rate of key items was greater (93) in the RDF facilities compared to 86in non-RDF facilities. RDF records also showed that the availability of medicines in the RDF health facilities ranged from 95 to 100in the twelve months period studied. Data from the household survey; demonstrated that over a third (36) of respondents did not consult public health facilities when a member of a household was ill two weeks prior to the date of interview. Of note; only 9of them said that this was because of unavailability of medicines. This study suggests that the RDF scheme adopted by KS made essential medicines available at its health facilities and increased health services utilization compared to those without RDF scheme. Therefore; sustained availability of low cost medicines near where people live that benefit previously disadvantaged poor population; particularly the vulnerable rural groups is achievable through RDF E-copies: Download the digital copy of the document
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Title : Antibacterial evaluation of selected Moroccan medicinal plants against Streptococcus pneumoniae Authors: K. Warda ; K. Bekkouche, Author ; M. Larhsini, Author ; A. Abbad, Author ; A. Romane, Author ; M. Bouskraoui, Author Publisher: Academic Journals Publication Date: 2009 Series: African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, ISSN 1996-0816 No. 3(3) Pagination: p.101-104, tab. Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1996-0816 Languages : English Keywords: Streptococcus pneumoniae Plants, Medicinal Anti-Bacterial Agents Morocco Abstract: In Morocco, most people particularly in rural areas use medicinal plants to treat diseases. In order to find new antipneumococcal extracts, an ethnobotanical survey has been conducted in different regions of Marrakesh (south of Morocco). Four plants often cited by traditional practitioners (Marrubium vulgare, Thymus pallidus, Eryngium ilicifolium and Lavandula stoechas) are tested against Streptococcus pneumoniae responsible for pharyngitis, rhinitis, otitis and sinusitis infections. Aqueous and methanol extracts have been prepared and tested on S. pneumoniae collected in four regions of Marrakesh. A significant activity has been observed with methanol extracts of three plants; M. vulgare, T. pallidus and L. stoechas (MIC= 256 μg/ml) Antibacterial evaluation of selected Moroccan medicinal plants against Streptococcus pneumoniae [] / K. Warda ; K. Bekkouche, Author ; M. Larhsini, Author ; A. Abbad, Author ; A. Romane, Author ; M. Bouskraoui, Author . - 73023 Victoria Island, Nigeria : Academic Journals, 2009 . - p.101-104, tab. : Journal Article. - (African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, ISSN 1996-0816; 3(3)) .
ISSN : 1996-0816
Languages : English
Keywords: Streptococcus pneumoniae Plants, Medicinal Anti-Bacterial Agents Morocco Abstract: In Morocco, most people particularly in rural areas use medicinal plants to treat diseases. In order to find new antipneumococcal extracts, an ethnobotanical survey has been conducted in different regions of Marrakesh (south of Morocco). Four plants often cited by traditional practitioners (Marrubium vulgare, Thymus pallidus, Eryngium ilicifolium and Lavandula stoechas) are tested against Streptococcus pneumoniae responsible for pharyngitis, rhinitis, otitis and sinusitis infections. Aqueous and methanol extracts have been prepared and tested on S. pneumoniae collected in four regions of Marrakesh. A significant activity has been observed with methanol extracts of three plants; M. vulgare, T. pallidus and L. stoechas (MIC= 256 μg/ml) E-copies: Download the digital copy of the document
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Title : Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of stem bark extracts from Jatropha curcas (Linn) Authors: O. O. Igbinosa ; E. O. Igbinosa, Author ; O. A. Aiyegoro, Author Publisher: Academic Journals Publication Date: 2009 Series: African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, ISSN 1996-0816 No. 3(2) Pagination: p.58-62, tab. Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1996-0816 Languages : English Keywords: curcin protein, Jatropha curcas [Supplementary Concept] Plant Extracts Anti-Infective Agents Abstract: The in vitro antimicrobial activity of crude ethanolic; methanolic and water extracts of the stem bark of Jatropha curcas were investigated. The extracts exhibited antimicrobial activities with zones of inhibition ranging from 5 to 12; 8 to 20 and 0 to 8 mm for ethanol; methanol and water extracts respectively. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the ethanol extract was between 0.5 and 6.25 mgml-1 while that of methanol extract ranged from 0.5 to 10 mgml-1. The minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) for ethanol extract ranged between 2.0 and 12.50 mgml-1; while that of methanol ranged from 2.0 to 20 mgml-1. Again all the extracts exhibited appreciable activity against all the fungal species investigated. The zones of inhibition exhibited by the extracts against the test fungal species ranged between 15 and 18; 15 and 20 and 5 and 10 mm for ethanol; methanol and water extracts respectively. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of saponin; steroids; tannin; glycosides; alkaloids and flavonoids in the extracts. The ability of the crude stem extracts of J. curcas to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi is an indication of its broad spectrum antimicrobial potential which may be employed in the management of microbial infections. Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of stem bark extracts from Jatropha curcas (Linn) [] / O. O. Igbinosa ; E. O. Igbinosa, Author ; O. A. Aiyegoro, Author . - 73023 Victoria Island, Nigeria : Academic Journals, 2009 . - p.58-62, tab. : Journal Article. - (African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, ISSN 1996-0816; 3(2)) .
ISSN : 1996-0816
Languages : English
Keywords: curcin protein, Jatropha curcas [Supplementary Concept] Plant Extracts Anti-Infective Agents Abstract: The in vitro antimicrobial activity of crude ethanolic; methanolic and water extracts of the stem bark of Jatropha curcas were investigated. The extracts exhibited antimicrobial activities with zones of inhibition ranging from 5 to 12; 8 to 20 and 0 to 8 mm for ethanol; methanol and water extracts respectively. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the ethanol extract was between 0.5 and 6.25 mgml-1 while that of methanol extract ranged from 0.5 to 10 mgml-1. The minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) for ethanol extract ranged between 2.0 and 12.50 mgml-1; while that of methanol ranged from 2.0 to 20 mgml-1. Again all the extracts exhibited appreciable activity against all the fungal species investigated. The zones of inhibition exhibited by the extracts against the test fungal species ranged between 15 and 18; 15 and 20 and 5 and 10 mm for ethanol; methanol and water extracts respectively. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of saponin; steroids; tannin; glycosides; alkaloids and flavonoids in the extracts. The ability of the crude stem extracts of J. curcas to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi is an indication of its broad spectrum antimicrobial potential which may be employed in the management of microbial infections. E-copies: Download the digital copy of the document
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Title : Antimicrobial activity evaluation of the oleoresin oil of Pistacia vera L. Authors: B. R. Ghalem ; B. Mohamed, Author Publisher: Academic Journals Publication Date: 2009 Series: African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, ISSN 1996-0816 No. 3(3) Pagination: p.92-96, tab., fig. Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1996-0816 Languages : English Keywords: oleoresins [Supplementary Concept] Pistacia Anti-Infective Agents Bacteria Algeria Abstract: The hydrodistilled essential oils from Pistacia vera.L stem exudates have been tested against three bacteria (Escherichia coli; Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus spp) using three methods: agar disc diffusion; determination of MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) and in the liquid phase by Maruzella method. The results obtained showed that essential oil resin of P. vera L. has antimicrobial activity against gram negative bacteria (E. coli and Proteus spp.) as well as gram positive bacteria (S. aureus); when Proteus spp. was the greatest inhibited of all the strains tested. Antimicrobial activity evaluation of the oleoresin oil of Pistacia vera L. [] / B. R. Ghalem ; B. Mohamed, Author . - 73023 Victoria Island, Nigeria : Academic Journals, 2009 . - p.92-96, tab., fig. : Journal Article. - (African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, ISSN 1996-0816; 3(3)) .
ISSN : 1996-0816
Languages : English
Keywords: oleoresins [Supplementary Concept] Pistacia Anti-Infective Agents Bacteria Algeria Abstract: The hydrodistilled essential oils from Pistacia vera.L stem exudates have been tested against three bacteria (Escherichia coli; Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus spp) using three methods: agar disc diffusion; determination of MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) and in the liquid phase by Maruzella method. The results obtained showed that essential oil resin of P. vera L. has antimicrobial activity against gram negative bacteria (E. coli and Proteus spp.) as well as gram positive bacteria (S. aureus); when Proteus spp. was the greatest inhibited of all the strains tested. E-copies: Download the digital copy of the document
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Title : Antimicrobial activity of leaf extracts of Senna obtusifolia (L) Authors: J. H. Doughari ; A. M. El-mahmood, Author ; I. Tyoyina, Author Publisher: Academic Journals Publication Date: 2008 Series: African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, ISSN 1996-0816 No. 2(1) Pagination: p.7-13, fig., tab Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1996-0816 Languages : English Keywords: Senna Extract Bacterial Infections Anti-Infective Agents Nigeria Abstract: Antimicrobial properties of leaf extracts of Senna obtusifolia (L) were investigated against both clinical and laboratory isolates of both bacteria and fungi using the disc diffusion method. Acetone extracts (12 mm zone diameter of inhibition, MIC 200 ?g/mL and MBC 300 ?g/mL) demonstrated the highest activity, followed by dichloromethane (8 mm zone diameter of inhibition, MIC 300 ?g/mL and MBC 400 ?g/mL), methane (7 mm zone diameter of inhibition, MIC 400 ?g/mL and MBC 400 ?g/mL) and hexane (6 mm zone diameter of inhibition, MIC 800 ?g/mL and MBC 1000 ?g/mL). Water extracts demonstrated the least activity against the test bacteria and fungi (4 mm zone diameter of inhibition, MIC 800 ?g/mL and MBC 800 ?g/mL). Phytotoconstituents present included Saponins, Tannins, Alkaloids and Flavonoids. S. obtusifolia (L) can be used to source antibiotic substances for possible treatment of bacterial and fungal infections including gonorrhea, pneumonia, urinary tract and some mycotic infections Antimicrobial activity of leaf extracts of Senna obtusifolia (L) [] / J. H. Doughari ; A. M. El-mahmood, Author ; I. Tyoyina, Author . - 73023 Victoria Island, Nigeria : Academic Journals, 2008 . - p.7-13, fig., tab : Journal Article. - (African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, ISSN 1996-0816; 2(1)) .
ISSN : 1996-0816
Languages : English
Keywords: Senna Extract Bacterial Infections Anti-Infective Agents Nigeria Abstract: Antimicrobial properties of leaf extracts of Senna obtusifolia (L) were investigated against both clinical and laboratory isolates of both bacteria and fungi using the disc diffusion method. Acetone extracts (12 mm zone diameter of inhibition, MIC 200 ?g/mL and MBC 300 ?g/mL) demonstrated the highest activity, followed by dichloromethane (8 mm zone diameter of inhibition, MIC 300 ?g/mL and MBC 400 ?g/mL), methane (7 mm zone diameter of inhibition, MIC 400 ?g/mL and MBC 400 ?g/mL) and hexane (6 mm zone diameter of inhibition, MIC 800 ?g/mL and MBC 1000 ?g/mL). Water extracts demonstrated the least activity against the test bacteria and fungi (4 mm zone diameter of inhibition, MIC 800 ?g/mL and MBC 800 ?g/mL). Phytotoconstituents present included Saponins, Tannins, Alkaloids and Flavonoids. S. obtusifolia (L) can be used to source antibiotic substances for possible treatment of bacterial and fungal infections including gonorrhea, pneumonia, urinary tract and some mycotic infections E-copies: Download the digital copy of the document
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