What is it about?
We mapped the trypanocides-drugs supply chain, assessed drugs-use practices and tested the quality of the drugs retailed in northeastern Kenya. We established that the trypanocides retailed in the region by authorized vendors are of good quality. However, there is widespread incorrect handling and use of the drugs by unqualified individuals, which may contribute to treatment failure and emergence of trypanocide resistance.
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Why is it important?
Our findings show that quality of trypanocidal drugs retailed in the region by authorized vendors is of good quality, but are used inappropriately by unqualified individuals. This practice may be contributing to treatment failure and emergence of resistance, and not poor quality drugs as previously thought.
Perspectives
This work was part of our efforts to improve the livelihoods and resilience of camel keepers in Northern Kenya through integrated control of surra. Our hope is that the findings will be applied to develop policies and shift practices to improve productivity of camels and well-being of marginalized communities in the region.
Dr Kennedy Okoth Ogolla
University of Nairobi
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This page is a summary of: Quality, supply chain, and use of Trypanocidal drugs among camel keepers in north-eastern Kenya: A cross-sectional study, Veterinary Parasitology Regional Studies and Reports, September 2024, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101095.
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