Quality assurance of malaria case management in an urban and in sub-rural health centres in Goma, Congo
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How to cite this article: Lutala PM, Kasereka CM, Kasagila EK, Inipavudu JB, Toranke SI. Quality assurance of malaria case management in an urban and in sub-rural health centres in Goma, Congo. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. 2011;3(1), Art. #225, 8 pages. http://dx.doi. org/10.4102/phcfm.v3i1.225 Background: Every year, up to three million deaths throughout the world occur as a result of malaria, 90% of which occur in Africa. Despite training providers in malaria case management and the availability of appropriate medical suppliers, there are still weaknesses in the management chain of malaria.
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