Role of small private drug shops in malaria and tuberculosis programs in Myanmar: a cross-sectional study

The study aimed to identify barriers to service provision of the trained providers at the drug shops that are currently engaged in PSI/Myanmar Tuberculosis and malaria programs. A mixed method study was conducted with the service providers at the drug shops. From the survey, the majority of drug shops reported that they performed appropriate first steps, particularly referring symptomatic Tuberculosis cases and offering mRDT testing to fever cases. Nevertheless, in-depth interviews with them revealed they did not adhere to the national guidelines for every client. There was a need to emphasize the importance of following the national guidelines for referring patients with prolonged cough and fever cases management.

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Thet, M.M, Myat N.T.K, Su S.Z, Sandar O, Ye K.A. and Si T.T. Role of small private drug shops in malaria and tuberculosis programs in Myanmar: a cross-sectional study. J of Pharm Policy and Pract 14, 89 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40545-021-00335-6