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Access to Essential Medicines in Low-Income Countries of Asia-Pacific

by James Johnson 1,*
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James Johnson
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AMJ  2019 1(1):1; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20190830
Received: 30 June 2019 / Accepted: 23 July 2019 / Published Online: 30 August 2019
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Abstract

The Asia-Pacific region, encompassing a diverse array of low-income countries, faces significant challenges in ensuring access to essential medicines. This paper examines the current state of access to essential medicines in these countries, highlighting the various factors that contribute to the disparity. It delves into the complexities of healthcare systems, economic barriers, and political influences that impact the availability and affordability of life-saving drugs. The analysis reveals that while there have been some advancements in increasing access, substantial gaps remain, particularly in rural and impoverished areas. The paper further discusses the role of international aid, pharmaceutical policies, and regional cooperation in addressing these challenges. It concludes with recommendations for improved access to essential medicines, emphasizing the importance of sustainable strategies that consider both immediate and long-term needs.

Keywords: Access to essential medicines, - Asia-Pacific region, - Low-income countries, - Healthcare systems, - Pharmaceutical policies.;
Copyright: © 2019 by Johnson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Johnson, J. Access to Essential Medicines in Low-Income Countries of Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2019, 1, 1. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20190830
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Johnson J. Access to Essential Medicines in Low-Income Countries of Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal; 2019, 1(1):1. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20190830
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Johnson, James 2019. "Access to Essential Medicines in Low-Income Countries of Asia-Pacific" Asia-Pacific Medical Journal 1, no.1:1. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20190830
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Johnson, J. (2019). Access to Essential Medicines in Low-Income Countries of Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 1(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20190830

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