Malaria prophylaxis amongst British residents of Lilongwe and Kasungu districts; Malawi

Questionnaires on various aspects of malaria prophylaxis were distributed to all British residents (adults and children) of Lilongwe and Kasungu districts; Malawi; and were completed and returned by 293 (response rate 89 percent ). Almost all residents used some measures to reduce mosquito contact; and 96 percent used chemoprophylaxis. Eight different chemoprophylactic regimens were used. Proguanil; alone or with chloroquine; was the most popular agent despite being associated with mouth ulcers in 25 percent of residents. Residents on this regimen had in general obtained their advice from a British source; and 75 percent considered they were adequately informed on the subject. This regimen was the most effective in preventing malaria attacks in the previous 12 months; even though over half those on proguanil alone were taking an inadequate dose. Residents on other chemoprophylactic regimens in general obtained their advice elsewhere; considered they were inadequately informed; and had a higher incidence of malaria. Whatever the regimen; 27 percent of adult residents would discontinue prophylaxis prematurely on return to the United Kingdom. Results suggest that more needs to be done to provide regular; precise and up-to-date information on malaria prophylaxis to British residents in malaria endemic areas

Standard treatment guidelines: 1990

This booklet provides all prescribers with a set of treatment schedules covering most of the common conditions found in the country as part of the Malawi Essential Drugs Programme to promote the rational use of drugs

A report on a pharmacy out-patient questionnaire at Kamuzu Central Hospital; Lilongwe

Data was collected with the object of identifying and quantifying problems in provision of dispensing services to non-paying out-patients at Kamuzu Central Hospital [KCH]

Malawi national formulary: 1991

The Malawi National Formulary; a product of the Malawi Essential Drugs Programme; provides complete information on each item in the Malawi Standard Drug List 1991 which includes all the carefully selected drugs considered suitable and relevant for use in Malawi

Malawi district pharmacy survey report

A study of how well Pharmacy Assistants have been doing since being posted out to District Hospitals in 1982