Global Cause
Fight Against Malaria 2019
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The life-saving benefits of pre-referral management
In some countries, there is a — sometimes fatal — time lag before patients with severe malaria can start full treatment at health facilities. That is why ‘pre-referral’ medication is so critical. Treating patients with severe malaria is a race against the clock. “Severe malaria is the end stage of a terrible disease,” explains Pierre...
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Why the fight against malaria needs improved diagnostics
Effective diagnostic tools are essential to save lives of malaria patients, break the cycle of transmission — and stop the disease spreading. More R&D is needed. The global health community needs a range of tools at its disposal if it is to eliminate malaria in regions or entire countries. Effective diagnostics are crucial, says Dr...