Malaria resources
Resources on prevention and management of malaria
Malaria prevention
Guidelines for healthcare workers who advise travellers, but may also be of use to prospective travellers who wish to read about the options themselves:Doctors, practice nurses, and other healthcare professionals may send malaria prophylaxis queries to MRL using their Malaria risk assessment form.
Information on the dosage of antimalarial tablets for children based on their weight:
Advice against the use of homeopathic remedies for the prevention or treatment of malaria:
Malaria treatment
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