ISSN 2736-173X
African Journal of Malaria and Tropical Diseases ISSN 4123-0981 Vol. 1 (3), pp. 012-019, November, 2013. © International Scholars Journals
Review
An evaluation of the constraints and opportunities available for effective prevention and control of Plasmodium falciparum malaria
*Ernest Rotimi, Rafu H. Lamido and Namadi Okafor
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife,Osun, Nigeria.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 13 August, 2013
Abstract
Plasmodium falciparum malaria is one of the most important parasitic diseases affecting sub-Saharan Africa, despite the availability of interventions. It exerts tremendous socio-economic and medical burden on the continent, particularly in under five children and pregnant women. In this review, we have attempted to highlight the problems, constraints and the opportunities that are available for effective prevention and control within the region.
Key words: Burden, challenges, interventions, Plasmodium falciparum malaria.