Table 1

Availability of 20 key essential medicines for children in 14 countries in central Africa23

Survey medicines available inProportion of medicines available (%; range)
National essential medicines lists (EMLs)50–90
Standard treatment guidelines15–100
Central medical stores (CMS)15–75
NGO stores10–65
Teaching hospitals15–70
District hospitals10–80
Primary healthcare18–48
Retail pharmacies38–62

  • NGO, non-governmental organisation.