Patients' knowledge and practice on disposal of medicines kept in households in South Africa: Findings and implications
Patients' knowledge and practice on disposal of medicines kept in households in South Africa: Findings and implications

Kesentseng Jackson Mahlaba; Elvera Anna Helberg; Brian Godman; Amanj Kurdi; Johanna Catharina Meyer

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 13-18

Abstract
   The disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medicines is a concern. Currently, there is little knowledge regarding their disposal among patients in South Africa. Consequently, ...  Read More
Health-Care professionals' knowledge and practice regarding disposal of medicines in primary health-care facilities in South Africa: Impact and implications
Health-Care professionals' knowledge and practice regarding disposal of medicines in primary health-care facilities in South Africa: Impact and implications

Kesentseng Jackson Mahlaba; Elvera Anna Helberg; Brian Godman; Amanj Kurdi; Johanna Catharina Meyer

Volume 10, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 185-190

Abstract
  Objective: Professional nurses, pharmacists, and medical practitioners are responsible for disposing of medicines within health-care facilities. South African regulations stipulate ...  Read More
Changes in availability, utilization, and prices of medicines and protection equipment for COVID-19 in an Urban population of Northern Nigeria
Changes in availability, utilization, and prices of medicines and protection equipment for COVID-19 in an Urban population of Northern Nigeria

Mainul Haque; Abdullahi Rabiu Abubakar; Olayinka O Ogunleye; Ibrahim Haruna Sani; Israel Sefah; Amanj Kurdi; Salequl Islam; Brian Godman

Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 17-22

Abstract
   Measures are ongoing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and treat it with medicines and personal protective equipment (PPE). However, there has been considerable controversy surrounding ...  Read More
Antibiotic prescribing patterns at a leading referral hospital in Kenya: A point prevalence survey
Antibiotic prescribing patterns at a leading referral hospital in Kenya: A point prevalence survey

Lydia Momanyi; Sylvia Opanga; David Nyamu; Margaret Oluka; Amanj Kurdi; Brian Godman

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 149-154

Abstract
   Antibiotics are essential with inappropriate use leading to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Currently, little is known about antibiotic use among hospitals in Kenya, which is ...  Read More