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Health workers on the frontline of fight against malarial resistance
29 May 2009 17:12:10 GMT
 Source: Merlin - UK
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As resistance to the world’s most effective anti-malarial drug grows, Merlin emphasises the importance of trained health workers in tackling the disease.

Franklin Ackom, Merlin’s Health Advisor said:

"We can only tackle malaria with  strong health systems which are  supported by qualified health workers.

"The artemesinin family of drugs is crucial in the fight against malaria however, training health workers and strengthening  health systems must also play a vital role.

"Without enough trained health workers you are unable to accurately diagnose or prescribe the correct medication â€" which can  contribute to the resistance of any drug.

"Diseases cannot be tackled in isolation. And health workers must be able to recognise and treat the symptoms of malaria in the most appropriate manner."

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