“They were unclear on when to give it in terms of gestational age of pregnancy and whether it could be given to women on an empty stomach, whether it should be given under observation in clinics, and so on and so forth, so quite a few of those barriers were around lack of clear policy and guidance.”
Ms. Hill says free intermittent preventive treatment is the policy in 37 countries across the region. But the researchers found that antenatal clinics, or ANCs, may charge fees that can keep some pregnant women from returning.
“When they arrive at the clinic for a first ANC visit they have to register, and that requires a registration fee. And there are also fees around getting lab tests and around some drugs.”
Ms. Hill says countries can reduce the number of deaths and early births due to malaria by following the WHO policy on intermittent preventive treatment. She says governments should also provide more money in their budgets for anti-malaria drugs so there are no shortages. Also, they should publicize the importance of malaria prevention among women at highest risk for disease.
The journal PLoS Medicine published the analysis of maternal and infant malaria prevention measures.
I’m Jim Tedder.
Ether is Used for the First Time as an Anesthetic
Finally it was on September 30,th 1846 that the chemical ether was used for the first time as a medical anesthetic. On that day Eben Frost went to the office of William Morton, a Massachusetts dentist. Mr. Frost had a painful toothache. He was also terrified at the possibility of even more pain if Dr. Morton decided to remove the tooth.
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