Malaria in Haiti

January 12, 2012 by Malaria Q&A

QUESTION

I just recently returned from Senegal, 60 days ago, in which I had taken Malaria medicine; Chloroquine. I am heading to Haiti in 5 days, and wondering if I am in need of taking Malaria medicine again, or was the time frame close enough that it would be fine to go without.

ANSWER

You are only protected against malaria while you are taking the anti-malarial prophylactic medicine. All of Haiti is considered at risk for malaria, and so you should talke anti-malarial medication throughout the duration of your stay, plus the required time afterwards (depending on which type of prophylactic medication you take). Chloroquine is considered suitable as an anti-malarial for Haiti, as is atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone), doxycycline and mefloquine (Lariam).

Fighting Malaria with Mobile Phone Technology in Haiti

April 26, 2011 by Malaria.com

Mobile phone technology is being used to bring life saving information to millions of Haitians.The Red Cross has embarked on a nationwide malaria prevention campaign, sending over 3.5 million SMS messages which include information on how malaria is transmitted, how to recognize the symptoms, treatment options, and simple steps for prevention.“There are nearly four million mobile phone subscribers in Haiti” said Sharon Reader, IFRC Beneficiary Communications delegate. “Mobile technology is a fast, easy and cost-effective way to put life-saving information directly in the hands of the population.”