Lifesaving Anti-malarial Drugs
Steven taking his first dose of artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) at the hospital with a cup of water -- treatment for three days will completely eliminate the malaria parasites from his body. Read the full story. Source: Karie Atkinson/USAID |
Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) are the most effective drugs currently available for treating malaria. PMI activities include supporting the purchase and use of drugs to treat uncomplicated and severe malaria; disseminating information about the correct use and advantages of prompt ACT; setting up management and logistics systems for their distribution through the public and private sectors; and training health care workers and community caregivers in their use.
Voices from the Field
- Mozambique: Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies Effective in Treating Drug-resistant Malaria
- Rwanda: Proper Treatment of Malaria Made Easier with PRIMO
- Tanzania: ACTs Help Refugees Fight Malaria
- Tanzania: Refugees Well Schooled in ACT Use
- Tanzania: Antimalarial Drugs Save Girl's Life
- Ugunda: Antimalarial Drugs Cure Boy of Malaria