As resistance to artemisinins has already emerged in areas on the Cambodia-Thailand border, The Global Plan for artemisinin resestance containment summarizes the essential actions to contain and prevent resistance to artemisinins, which are the critical componene of artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), the most effective weapon in treating falciparum malaria. Although current ACTs are 90% efficacious, it is essential that quick measures are taken. Many countries have nothing to fall back on.
The Global Plan is build around 5 steps:
1. Stop the spread of resistant parasites
2. Increase monitoring and surveillance for artemisinin resistance
3. Improve access to Malaria diagnosic testing and rational treatment with ACTs
4. Invest in artemisinin resistance-related research
5. Motivate action and mobilize resources
For more information please read the WHO news release on the website:
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