Preventive drugs cut malaria infections in half in African schoolchildren – AlKhaleej Today

Using schools as a platform for preventive treatment improves the feasibility of this intervention, said Dr. Lauren Cohee, a faculty member in the Malaria Research Program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and first author of the report. Preventive treatment for malaria could be added to existing school-based health programs, including nutrition and deworming, to further promote the overall health of the learner.
Prof. Chico added that focusing on reducing transmission in school-age…

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