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Zambia's Malaria Trackers, November 2012
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Photo 1 of 11Credit: Laura Newman/PATHA lake outside of Sinazongwe, Zambia. Standing water is fertile breeding ground for the mosquitoes that carry the malaria parasite. -
Photo 2 of 11Credit: Laura Newman/PATHMalaria risk map in Zambia. The country is in the forefront of a major effort to reduce transmission of the disease with the aim to one day eradicate it. -
Photo 3 of 11Credit: Laura Newman/PATHHealth workers act as 'malaria trackers', visiting communities to conduct malaria tests, collect information, and administer medication and mosquito nets. -
Photo 4 of 11Credit: Laura Newman/PATHA mother and her son are tested for malaria by a malaria tracker using a rapid diagnostic test. -
Photo 5 of 11Credit: Laura Newman/PATHThe tracker then checks the results of the test. If the test is positive, two red lines will appear on the test strip. -
Photo 6 of 11Credit: Laura Newman/PATHPersonal digital assistants (PDAs) are used to record data from the tests as well as the location of houses, so it is easier to follow up with individuals. -
Photo 7 of 11Credit: Laura Newman/PATHAfter testing positive for malaria, a woman is given antimalarial medication and a bednet. -
Photo 8 of 11Credit: Laura Newman/PATHBoxes of malaria medication. Coartem is the recommended top-line treatment for malaria in Zambia. -
Photo 9 of 11Credit: Laura Newman/PATHMothers wait for bed nets and vaccinations for their babies. Dr. Carlos 'Kent' Campbell told AllAfrica that over the first 24-month period of Zambia's anti-malaria program, the country experienced a 29-percent decrease in child mortality. -
Photo 10 of 11Credit: Laura Newman/PATHA team of community malaria trackers debrief after a day in the field. Home base is Munyumbe Health Centre. -
Photo 11 of 11Credit: Laura Newman/PATHSunset over the Zambezi river.
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