QUESTION Hello, 13 months ago I worked in Nigeria, Africa for a period of 6 weeks. During which time I took Malarone tables daily. I think I was only bitten once or twice when there - but have never had Malaria. I currently carry a Malaria Risk Card in my wallet. At the time I was told I could potentially contract Malaria up to a period of 2 years after exposure - is this correct, or can I now … [Read more...]
Diagnosed with Malaria in Nigeria
QUESTION: Hi my twin sister is in Nigeria on a 5 month missions trip. She has just been diagnosed with Malaria, they believe she got it a year ago in El Salvador and that it has been dormant in her system, she has week kidneys and has chronic high blood pressure due to childhood illnesses she has had her whole life. She is in the Northern part of Nigeria and the hospitals there are no real … [Read more...]
Nigeria Government May Ban Mono-Therapy Malaria Drugs
Nigeria's Federal Government has hinted that in the near future, it would ban all mono-therapy drugs used in malaria treatment in Nigeria as they are no longer effective following resistance of the drugs by Nigerians. The Minister of Health, Professor Oyebuchi Chukwu dropped the hint during a dinner with journalists held in Lagos. The dinner was part of activities commemorating World Malaria … [Read more...]