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TitelThe world of Artemisia in 44 questions  
AuteursW. Heemskerk, H. Schallig, B. de Steenhuijsen Piters
Jaar2006
UitgeverRoyal Tropical Institute
PlaatsAmsterdam
Pagina'siv, 85
OrganisatieKIT - Royal Tropical Institute
OnderwerpAgriculture and Rural Development
Trefwoordendevelopment policy, plant production, disease prevention and control
Regio'sAfrica, Africa South of Sahara
SamenvattingThis paper aims to inform stakeholders of the most pressing questions surrounding Artemisia and the production of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT). In addition to outlining their potential in treating malaria, this paper identifies numerous obstacles and opportunities that need to be addressed in order for the production and distribution of ACT in sufficient quantity to become a reality in the near future. One of these obstacles is the slow and cumbersome implementation of the WHO’s drug pre-qualification policy, which has resulted in a monopoly-like situation of only one pre-qualified ACT by just one pharmaceutical company. As a result, the retail price is far too high for the drug to be accessible to the poor. In addition, growing Artemisia plants is risky and will not be profitable for long because of the synthetic production that is expected to begin in the near future. Small-scale farmers in tropical Africa are the ones being exposed to these risks by poorly informed policy makers and organisations that promote the plant’s production. It is hoped that an increase in stakeholder knowledge about Artemisia and ACT will result in more effective interventions.  
TaalEngels
CategoriePolicy
Soort documentRapport
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