Access to opioid analgesics for medical use at hospital level in the Democratic Republic of Congo: an exploratory mixed-method study.
Jacques ZandibeniXavier de BéthuneJean Debethel BitumbaJocelyn MantempaLéon TshiloloJackie NdonaAlain Kabemba MbayaDonatien Kabamb KabeyAnselme Mubeneshayi KanangaRaffaella RavinettoPublished in: Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH (2022)
Our exploratory study suggests the need of a complex set of coordinated actions to be undertaken by all relevant actors in DRC to correct the poor practices in opioid management and to improve opioid availability, affordability and adequate use. This will require a change of mindset to overcome the neglect of the health needs of persons with acute and chronic pain.