International Journal of Malaria and Tropical Diseases ISSN 2953-2108 Vol.  1 (9), pp. 046-053, September, 2017. © Advanced Scholars Journals

Review

Constraints and the opportunities available for effective prevention and control of malaria sub -Saharan Africa

*Emakpor S. Benedict, Oguname Samuel and Okorie B. Clinton

Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City 300001, Nigeria.

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Accepted 15 August, 2017

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.