Private pharmacies in an integrated approach to HIV/AIDS services.

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  • João L Carapinha
چکیده

João Carapinha (BPharm, MM P&DM) is the owner of PharmaLogica, a consulting company active in South Africa and the USA. Its aim is to respond with effective and innovative insight to the needs of the pharmaceutical sector in developing countries. PharmaLogica has worked for non-profit institutions, government agencies and also consulted on a project basis for pharmaceutical companies. This research was self initiated by the author and funded by PharmaLogica. Correspondence to: [email protected] Private pharmacies in an integrated approach to HIV/AIDS services João L Carapinha

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

دوره 5 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008