The Chronicle Newspaper (Lilongwe)

Malawi: Talking Malaria

4 September 2007


Lilongwe — A very important note must be made: "Most fevers are not malaria and most malaria is not malaria" (quote from article by Dr Stockard)

By doing triple testing on patients who have previously been diagnosed with plus one (+1) malaria the Family Health Clinic has discovered that some positive results are incorrect thus the need to provide some useful information to the public in order to avoid incorrect diagnosis and prompt correct and rapid treatment for malaria.

Getting the correct diagnosis means there is no danger that the presence of other illnesses are ignored which can result in bad consequences and serious implications.

Marjan Huber-Sonke a medical assistant in General Practice (GP) trained with the Welcome Trust at John Hopkins Institute in Blantyre in the laboratory diagnosis of Malaria is currently doing lab work with the Family Health Clinic.

She takes the time to urge people within the city to dialogue with their GP's when diagnosed with malaria and explains some important things about malaria and diagnosis

Some important things to remember about Malaria;

Some practical advice when diagnosed with malaria;

Always seek the advice of a professional on all health matters that you may have or are concerned about.

They are trained to make the right prognosis and treatment after a correct diagnosis.

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