Unnecessary hospitalisations and misuse of antibiotics in Tajikistan (4)

30 June, 2023

This an interesting research,the practice of misusing antibiotics is a global health care issue. Some nomadic communities report to health facility with specific symptoms with the aim of being prescribed amoxicillin, which they use to treat animals.

That is is why it is important to equip health facilities with diagnostic equipment, for health workers to prescribe appropriately.

Rael Akoru

Principal Public Health Officer

CHIFA profile: Rael Kukule Akoru is Public Health Officer for the Government of Kenya. Research interests: Public Health. Email: raelkukule AT gmail.com