Malaria and its prevention in pregnancy in Uganda
In eastern Uganda, in the area of Fort Portal, malaria in pregnancy an apparently increasing problem. Pregnant women show an increased rate of malaria episodes despite intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) and the provision of insecticide treated bet nets.
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Malaria in Fort Portal
lCauses, extent, and consequences of the increased malaria risk are examined among antenatal care attendees and delivering women in Fort Portal. Central to the project are the determination of molecular markers of SP resistance and on the assessment of the actual use of preventive measures. The project ultimately aims at the optimization of preventive measures for pregnant women.
Project Details
Principal Investigator:
Prof. Dr. med. Frank P. Mockenhaupt
Co-workers:
Steffen Zander
Dr. Stefanie Theuring
Prof. Dr. med. Gundel Harms-Zwingenberger
Vera Braun
Co-operations:
Dr. Priscilla Busingye, Virika Hospital, Fort Portal, Uganda
Project duration:
Completed
Project status:
Recruitment
Funding:
ESTHER, Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development