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Malaria in Haiti

January 12, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION I just recently returned from Senegal, 60 days ago, in which I had taken Malaria medicine; Chloroquine. I am heading to Haiti in 5 days, and wondering if I am in need of taking Malaria medicine again, or was the time frame close enough that it would be fine to go without. ANSWER You are only protected against malaria while you are taking the anti-malarial prophylactic medicine. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: atovaquine-proguanil, Doxycycline, Haiti, Lariam, Malaria Prevention, Malarone, Mefloquine, prophylactic, Senegal

Fighting Malaria with Mobile Phone Technology in Haiti

April 26, 2011 By Malaria.com Leave a Comment

Mobile phone technology is being used to bring life saving information to millions of Haitians.The Red Cross has embarked on a nationwide malaria prevention campaign, sending over 3.5 million SMS messages which include information on how malaria is transmitted, how to recognize the symptoms, treatment options, and simple steps for prevention.“There are nearly four million mobile phone subscribers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria News Tagged With: Haiti, Mobile Technology

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