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WHO Guidelines for the Treatment of Malaria

The purpose of this document is to provide comprehensible, global, evidence-based guidelines to help formulate policies and protocols for the treatment of malaria (uncomplicated and severe malaria). The second edition introduces a new 5th ACT to the four already recommended for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria. Furthermore, the Guidelines recommend a parasitological confirmation of diagnosis in all patients suspected of having malaria before treating.

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  • Sub-categories Malaria
  • Commodities Medicines
  • Latest update 2010
  • Version Second edition
  • Developed by WHO/OMS
  • When to use The purpose of this document is to provide comprehensible, global, evidence-based guidelines to help formulate policies and protocols for the treatment of malaria (uncomplicated and severe malaria). The second edition introduces a new 5th ACT to the four already recommended for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria. Furthermore, the Guidelines recommend a parasitological confirmation of diagnosis in all patients suspected of having malaria before treating.
  • Languages English
  • Level of use Central
  • Form PDF document, 1.8 MB. Hard copies are also available
  • Amount of training / TA required Some technical knowledge of malaria is required
  • Inputs & outputs None
  • Cost Free
  • Advantages These guidelines are based on a review of current evidence and are developed in accordance with WHO’s standard methodology.
  • Limitations The guidelines do not deal with ‘preventive’ uses of antimalarials, such as intermittent preventive treatment or chemoprophylaxis.
  • Availability http://www.who.int/malaria/publications/atoz/9789241547925/en/index.html
  • Remarks Contact: Peter Olumese, Global Malaria Programme/WHO
  • Contact olumesep@who.int
  • Submission date 2010-07-06 15:55:57