The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends prompt malaria diagnosis through microscopy or mRDTs, and treatment with an effective antimalarial as key interventions to control malaria.Unfortunately, in sub-Saharan Africa, patients and care providers often do not test fever cases before treating them for malaria.[2] To mitigate this risk in Uganda, the National Malaria Reduction Strategic Plan aims to test at least 75% of malaria suspects. We sought to assess health facilities’ capacity to provide quality malaria diagnosis and treatment in 43 districts.
Country: Uganda
Keywords: Research | Use of evidence | Malaria | DiagnosisDiseases: Malaria
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