Expanding HIV Self-Test Kits via Community Pharmacies in Rwanda Has Improved Availability, but Affordability Remains an Issue
HIVSTs are not economically priced for the lowest-paid workers, with variations in availability and prices across the country. Policymakers should apply subsidies or price regulation strategies to make HIVST more affordable, ensuring equitable access to all regions and income levels.
Authors
- Faustin Ntirenganya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8886-8100)
- Emmanuel Biracyaza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7494-2779)
- Théoneste Umumararungu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5684-9607)
- Amon Nsengimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2477-066X)
- Achille Manirakiza
- Yvette Nsekonziza
- Emmanuel Niyonsenga
Institutions
- University of Kigali (RW)
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- University of Global Health Equity (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
- Université de Montréal (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Integrated Pharmacy Research and Practice
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/iprp.s489143
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.39