Strategies to improve impact of volunteer pharmacists in sub-Saharan Africa
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Date
2012
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Publisher
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
Abstract
I
nternational volunteering in the developing world is gaining popularity
among pharmacists and student pharmacists.1,2 Programs have been undertaken
in various settings in different geographic
regions, including sub-Saharan Africa.
Common volunteer duties include participation in dispensary renovations, clinical skill development programs, human
resource relief, public health initiatives,
and short-term medical mission trips
and the provision of medical supplies
to underserved populations.
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Keywords
Strategies, Volunteer pharmacists, Sub-Saharan Africa
Citation
Wilby, KJ, & Kitutu, F.E. (2012). Strategies to improve impact of volunteer pharmacists in sub-Saharan Africa. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy , 69 (12), 1016-1018. DOI 10.2146/ajhp110662