Malaria in Madagascar: WHO offers two tons of drugs
Faced with the resurgence of malaria cases in the Ikongo district, south-east of Madagascar, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided substantial emergency support to the Malagasy health authorities, with the delivery of more than two tonnes of drugs, medical inputs and essential materials, according to a WHO statement published Thursday, July 24.
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| At the end of June an unusual increase in malaria cases in Ikongo (Madagascar). |
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In parallel, epidemiologists and logistics experts were deployed in the region to strengthen the response on the ground.
This rapid intervention made it possible to act on several priority fronts, in particular the coordination of actions, epidemiological surveillance, the care of patients, prevention and control of infections, the improvement of access to drinking water and sanitation, antivectoral struggle, as well as risk communication and community mobilization.
This synergy between national authorities and international partners aims to establish a more structured, sustainable and resilient response to the epidemic.
The Minister of Public Health, Zely Randriamananty, reported in late June an unusual increase in malaria cases in Ikongo, detected at the end of April via the electronic surveillance system.
This alert led the health authorities to launch an accelerated response, mobilizing medical teams and treatments in the area.
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