Post-discharge malaria chemoprevention (PMC) in Malawi: caregivers` acceptance and preferences with regard to delivery methods

• Main Authors: Sarah Svege (Author), Blessings Kaunda (Author), Bjarne Robberstad (Author), Thandile Nkosi-Gondwe (Author), Kamija S. Phiri (Author), Siri Lange (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In malaria endemic countries of sub-Saharan Africa, many children develop severe anaemia due to previous and current malaria infections. After blood transfusions and antimalarial treatment at the hospital they are usually discharged without any follow-up. In the post-discharge pe...