Robert Busen* and Frances Klsey
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health issue, requiring access to effective and affordable medicines for successful treatment. The presence of a National Essential Medicines List (NEML) plays a crucial role in ensuring access to TB medicines and improving health outcomes. This article examines the impact of NEMLs on TB medicines and health outcomes in countries. NEMLs enhance access to TB medicines, promote quality assurance and standardization, improve affordability, and positively influence health outcomes related to TB. The inclusion of essential TB medicines on NEMLs facilitates equitable access, reduces treatment costs, and contributes to better patient outcomes, including increased treatment success rates and reduced mortality. NEMLs are essential in the global fight against tuberculosis and should be prioritized by governments and healthcare authorities to achieve improved health outcomes and control the spread of TB.
Published Date: 2023-06-30; Received Date: 2023-05-01
