All annexes from the "World malaria report 2024" in Excel format.
The MSF malaria guidelines provide practical, evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing, treating, and preventing malaria, especially in low-resource settings. They cover uncomplicated and severe cases, recommend rapid tests and artemisinin-based therapies, and include special guidance for vulne...rable groups like children and pregnant women.
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La page du site VIDAL intitulée « Paludisme : traitement – Recommandations » présente les recommandations actuelles pour la prise en charge du paludisme. Elle détaille les différents traitements selon le type de paludisme (P. falciparum ou non), la gravité de l'infection (simple ou sévère...) et le contexte (enfants, femmes enceintes, zones de résistance). Elle aborde également les protocoles de traitement, les médicaments recommandés (comme l'artéméther-luméfantrine ou l'atovaquone-proguanil), ainsi que les précautions à prendre en cas d’automédication ou de voyage en zone endémique.
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The document titled "Checklist for Assessing Management of Severe Malaria" is part of the MalariaCare Toolkit. It provides a structured tool for supervisors conducting outreach training and supportive supervision (OTSS) visits in healthcare facilities. The checklist is designed to evaluate and guide... the clinical management of severe malaria cases, including diagnostics, treatment planning, complication management, patient monitoring, and the administration of injectable artesunate. It also includes sections for direct observation of clinical procedures and supervisor feedback to help improve healthcare worker performance and adherence to national treatment guidelines.
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The Global Malaria Programme Toolkit app brings together the content of the latest World malaria report and of the consolidated WHO Guidelines for malaria as well as operational manuals and other technical documents – in one easy-to-navigate resource.
The NLM Malaria Screener is a mobile app developed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine to support the diagnosis of malaria through automated analysis of blood smear images. It uses smartphone microscopy and machine learning to detect malaria parasites in thin blood smears, helping health worker...s and lab technicians—especially in low-resource settings—screen for Plasmodium falciparum infections. The app is intended for research and educational purposes and aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy where access to expert microscopists is limited. It provides results quickly and can assist in training or field screening, but it is not approved for clinical use.
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The website provides PowerPoint presentations with general information about malaria. These can be viewed online and downloaded as PDFs.
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Malawi's Ministry of Health officially declared on August 16, 2023, that the cholera outbreak is no longer a national health emergency. Since the outbreak began in February 2022, the country recorded 58,982 cholera cases and 1,768 deaths. Through coordinated efforts by the government, development pa...rtners, and local communities, the outbreak has been contained in 26 out of 29 districts.
Only a few isolated cases remain in areas affected by Cyclone Freddy. The Minister of Health emphasized the importance of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives to prevent future outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO) praised Malawi’s progress and pledged continued support to mitigate remaining risks.
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La vidéo "Choléra - Questions & Réponses" de l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (OMS) explique les aspects essentiels du choléra, une maladie diarrhéique aiguë causée par l'ingestion d'eau ou d'aliments contaminés par la bactérie Vibrio cholerae. Elle met en avant les principaux symptôme...s, notamment une diarrhée aqueuse sévère, des vomissements et une déshydratation rapide, pouvant être mortelle sans traitement adéquat. La transmission se fait principalement par l’eau insalubre et les mauvaises conditions sanitaires. Pour prévenir la maladie, il est essentiel d'avoir accès à de l'eau potable, d'améliorer l'hygiène et l'assainissement, et d'utiliser la vaccination dans les zones à haut risque. En cas d'infection, la réhydratation orale ou intraveineuse est le traitement principal, tandis que les antibiotiques sont parfois administrés dans les cas graves. La vidéo insiste sur l'importance d'une intervention rapide et de mesures préventives pour limiter la propagation du choléra et protéger les populations à risque.
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The poster provides information for medical personnel. It includes recommendations for the treatment of cholera patients and guidelines for hygiene measures.
The brochure "How to Build Your Own Tippy Tap", published by SPRING in 2015, provides step-by-step instructions for creating a simple handwashing device called a tippy tap. It highlights the importance of hand hygiene and demonstrates how to construct the device using locally available, low-cost mat...erials. The guide is designed to promote better hygiene practices in resource-limited settings, making handwashing with soap accessible and convenient.
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The poster highlights the critical role of handwashing in preventing the spread of infections. It emphasizes the importance of washing hands multiple times a day, even if they do not appear dirty, as handwashing is the most effective way to reduce the risk of illness. Specific recommendations includ...e washing hands after using the toilet, before preparing food or eating, and after cleaning or changing a baby's diaper. The message underlines the need for consistent hygiene practices to protect health and prevent infections.
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L’article « Traitement du paludisme d’importation de l’enfant » sur le site Pas à Pas en Pédiatrie traite de la prise en charge médicale du paludisme chez les enfants revenant de zones endémiques. Il décrit les différents types de paludisme, les symptômes à reconnaître, les critère...s de gravité, ainsi que les traitements recommandés selon les formes cliniques et l’espèce de Plasmodium en cause. L’accent est mis sur l’importance du diagnostic rapide et de l’adaptation de la prise en charge aux recommandations françaises.
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The document provides WHO guidelines on fluid management for children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and cholera. It outlines protocols for rehydration therapy, including oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and intravenous fluids for cases of severe dehydration or shock. The guidelines emphasize ...careful monitoring to avoid overhydration and highlight the use of zinc supplementation to reduce diarrhea severity and future episodes. It also discusses the integration of therapeutic feeding to support recovery. The document is a resource for healthcare workers managing vulnerable children in cholera outbreaks.
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The document "Prevansyon kont Diare" provides guidance on preventing and managing diarrhea. It explains that diarrhea, caused by pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and parasites, can lead to severe dehydration if untreated. Symptoms include vomiting, fever, and loss of appetite, with severe cases req...uiring urgent medical care.
To prevent diarrhea, the document emphasizes using treated or boiled water, washing hands with soap, cooking food thoroughly, and cleaning fruits and vegetables with safe water. It also provides a recipe for Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) to combat dehydration: mix 1 liter of boiled or treated water with 8 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of baking soda. This solution should be consumed while seeking medical attention.
The document serves as an educational resource to promote hygiene and provide simple, effective solutions for preventing and managing diarrhea.
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Organización Panamericana de la Salud (2016)
The poster deals with the hygienic handling of food by manufacturers to prevent a possible cholera infection and its further spread.
This poster, designed for children, shows they key times for handwashing and demonstrates how to properly wash hands