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Today, the population of Kangaba finally has access to quality healthcare. People can see a doctor without having to make themselves even poorer, receive effective treatment and, in the case of populations who are isolated during the rainy season, obtain free care at home.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:33:50 +0000

Today, the population of Kangaba finally has access to quality healthcare. People can see a doctor without having to make themselves even poorer, receive effective treatment and, in the case of populations who are isolated during the rainy season, obtain free care at home.
Today, the population of Kangaba finally has access to quality healthcare. People can see a doctor without having to make themselves even poorer, receive effective treatment and, in the case of populations who are isolated during the rainy season, obtain free care at home.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:32:21 +0000

The effect of ACT is stunning and can be observed a few hours after the first dose is taken. It takes just 3 days for a child to regain its full strength and totally clear the parasite from its blood.
The effect of ACT is stunning and can be observed a few hours after the first dose is taken. It takes just 3 days for a child to regain its full strength and totally clear the parasite from its blood.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:30:41 +0000

The malaria agent administers the 1st dose of ACT - artemisinin combination therapy - to children diagnosed positive. The other two doses have to be given by the mother, one dose per day.
The malaria agent administers the 1st dose of ACT - artemisinin combination therapy - to children diagnosed positive. The other two doses have to be given by the mother, one dose per day.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:29:43 +0000

The new tool, the Paracheck or Rapid Diagnostic Test makes it possible to ensure that staff without medical expertise can be trained to diagnose cases of malaria.
The new tool, the Paracheck or Rapid Diagnostic Test makes it possible to ensure that staff without medical expertise can be trained to diagnose cases of malaria.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:27:53 +0000

The malaria agents are members of the community, chosen by it, who are trained and equipped by MSF to provide free treatment for simple malaria cases in children under 10 years of age.
The malaria agents are members of the community, chosen by it, who are trained and equipped by MSF to provide free treatment for simple malaria cases in children under 10 years of age.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:25:57 +0000

To overcome the distance problem, MSF has set up teams of malaria agents. During the high transmission period for malaria, the agents cycle off to isolated villages on a daily basis.
To overcome the distance problem, MSF has set up teams of malaria agents. During the high transmission period for malaria, the agents cycle off to isolated villages on a daily basis.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:24:40 +0000

When a child is ill, the family cannot get to the health centre. In the majority of cases, medicinal plants and concoctions are the only way to fight the disease.
When a child is ill, the family cannot get to the health centre. In the majority of cases, medicinal plants and concoctions are the only way to fight the disease.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:23:39 +0000

In the rainy season, which coincides with the high transmission period for malaria, the distance problem is aggravated by the torrential rains that make roads impassable.
In the rainy season, which coincides with the high transmission period for malaria, the distance problem is aggravated by the torrential rains that make roads impassable.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:21:54 +0000

The distance between some villages and the nearest healthcare centre is a barrier to the populationıs access to healthcare. This distance, when added to the financial barrier, means that people only visit the centre in extreme cases.
The distance between some villages and the nearest healthcare centre is a barrier to the populationıs access to healthcare. This distance, when added to the financial barrier, means that people only visit the centre in extreme cases.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:20:41 +0000

Today there is a new effective treatment, ACT or artemisinin combination therapy. Artemisinin, or its derivatives, clears the fever and the parasites more rapidly than any other known anti-malarial drug.
Today there is a new effective treatment, ACT or artemisinin combination therapy. Artemisinin, or its derivatives, clears the fever and the parasites more rapidly than any other known anti-malarial drug.