Learning Outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
• List the different anti-malaria drugs and the dosage given to uncomplicated and severe cases of malaria.
• Describe the procedure for treating uncomplicated malaria and giving supportive treatment in different age groups and in pregnant mothers.
• Describe the procedure for the pre-referral treatment of cases of severe malaria and when to refer them to the health centre.
• Explain how you would identify and address the challenges in malaria case management.