| PSM Area - Policy, Procurement, Selection, Use | |
| Tool name | WHO Guidelines for the Treatment of Malaria |
|---|---|
| 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/p...z/9789241547925/en/index.html |
| Remarks | Contact: Peter Olumese, Global Malaria Programme/WHO |
| Contact | olumesep@who.int |