Abstract:
STGs promote therapeutically effective and economic use of medicinesat different levels of health
facilities, as they give clear guidance and recommendations about the treatment and management of
each clinical condition. When properly developed and implemented, treatment guidelines enhance
rational medicine use and improve the quality of care. These guidelines provide up-to-date
information relevant to theprevention, diagnosis and treatment of common diseases in Ethiopia
which helps to achieve provision of quality care to patients.
