Publication:

Anti-malarial stewardship for India: an evidence-based approach

Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) is a public health problem in both rural as well as urban areas due to changing environmental condition and extensive movement of people. Artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) is the cornerstone of treatment for Pf malaria. However, parasite susceptibility to either artemisinin or the partner drug is getting changed globally. Malaria endemic countries are doing robust surveillance on anti-malarial resistance throughout the year. The recommended ACT regimen differs from country to country and also in different states of the same country.