Guidelines for the treatment of malaria, Third Edition

Guidelines for the treatment of malaria, Third edition

These guidelines consist of recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of uncomplicated and severe malaria, including among at-risk populations (young children, pregnant women, tuberculosis or HIV/AIDS patients, non-immune travellers), in epidemic situations and in humanitarian emergencies. They also include recommendations on the use of drugs to prevent malaria in high-risk groups.

The guidelines support national policy-makers and health care providers to design and implement effective national treatment policies and protocols; promote the use of safe, effective malaria treatment; and protect currently effective malaria treatment against the development of resistance.