Impact of school-based malaria case management on school attendance, health and education outcomes: a cluster randomised trial in southern Malawi

Impact of school-based malaria case management on school attendance, health and education outcomes: a cluster randomised trial in southern Malawi

IntroductionEvidence indicates children who suffer from ill-health are less likely to attend or complete schooling. Malaria is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in school-age children. However, they are less likely to receive malaria treatment at health facilities and evidence for how to...

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Main Authors:	Katherine E Halliday, Stefan S Witek-McManus, Austin Mtali, Andrew Bauleni, Saidi Ndau, Emmanuel Phondiwa, Doreen Ali, Virginia Kachigunda, John H Sande, Mpumulo Jawati, Allison Verney, Tiyese Chimuna, David Melody, Helen Moestue, Natalie Roschnik, Simon J Brooker, Don P Mathanga
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2020-01-01
Series:	BMJ Global Health
Online Access:	https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/1/e001666.full

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