cost-effectiveness analysis of rotavirus vaccination among libyan children using a simple economic model

cost-effectiveness analysis of rotavirus vaccination among libyan children using a simple economic model

;Salem Alkoshi;Namaitijiang Maimaiti;Maznah Dahlui
scientific data 2014 Vol. 9 pp. 1-9
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alkoshi2014libyancost-effectiveness

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Background: Rotavirus infection is a major cause of childhood diarrhea in Libya. The objective of this study is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of rotavirus vaccination in that country. Methods: We used a published decision tree model that has been adapted to the Libyan situation to analyze a birth cohort of 160,000 children. The evaluation of diarrhea events in three public hospitals helped to estimate the rotavirus burden. The economic analysis was done from two perspectives: health care provider and societal. Univariate sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess uncertainty in some values of the variables selected. Results: The three hospitals received 545 diarrhea patients aged≤5 with 311 (57%) rotavirus positive test results during a 9-month period. The societal cost for treatment of a case of rotavirus diarrhea was estimated at US$ 661/event. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio with a vaccine price of US$ 27 per course was US$ 8,972 per quality-adjusted life year gained from the health care perspective. From a societal perspective, the analysis shows cost savings of around US$ 16 per child. Conclusion: The model shows that rotavirus vaccination could be economically a very attractive intervention in Libya.

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