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

• Main Authors: Yoel Lubell, Arthorn Riewpaiboon, Arjen M. Dondorp, Lorenz Von Seidlein, Olugbenga A. Mokuolu, Margaret Nansumba, Samwel Gesase, Alison Kent, George Mtove, Rasaq Olaosebikan, Wirichada Pan Ngum, Caterina I. Fanello, Ilse Hendriksen, Nicholas Pj Day, Nicholas J. Whitea, Shunmay Yeungk
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/12460

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 Quinine...