Problem
A recent journal article (which you do not need to access or read) has highlighted the lack of availability and the high prices of essential medicines (including albendazole) in Indonesia.
Kristina et al. Evaluating accessibility of essential medicines in Indonesia: a survey on availability and prices in public and private health sectors. Int J Pharm Res 2020; 12:692-99.
Testing for type of worms in Indonesia is thus important to reduce the cost of treatment and the amount used.
In some other countries, such as Tanzania, albendazole costs as little as 5 cents per tablet. What is an important reason for continuing to undertake tests to identify the type of worms and the minimum treatment needed?