Understanding malaria treatment patronage from informal healthcare providers in Nigerian urban settlements: insights from community members and providers

Abstract Background Informal Healthcare Providers (IHCPs), including Proprietary Patent Medicine Vendors (PPMVs), drug peddlers, traditional healers, and herbal drug sellers are often the first choice for malaria treatment, especially in urban slums. Unplanned urbanization significantly impacts mala...

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Main Authors: Eniola A Bamgboye, Akintayo Olamide Ogunwale, Adamu Al-Mukhtar, Bello Musa, Laurette Mhlanga, Morenikeji Olawuwo, Adeniyi Fagbamigbe, Joshua Akinyemi, IkeOluwapo Ajayi, Ifeoma D Ozodiegwu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05255-3
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