Malaria
Malaria is one of the most important infectious diseases in tropical and subtropical regions. Globally, malaria infects an estimated 500 million people annually and results in over 2 million deaths. Malaria remains a serious threat to US military personnel, particularly Navy and Marine Corps personnel deployed ashore and through malarious areas. Shipboard personnel are at risk when visiting ports with known malaria transmission.
Policy & Guidance
- DOD
- Policy for Use of Force Health Protection Prescription Products HA Policy 03-007 Apr03
- OIF-2 Malaria Prophylaxis Policy CJTF-7 Feb04
- Multinational Corps Iraq (MNC-I) Policy on Malaria Prevention FICI-SURG Dec04
- CENTCOM
- Amplification of the Minimal Standards of Fitness for Deployment to the CENTCOM AOR May05
- Personal Policy Guidance for U.S. Individual Augmentation Personnel in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom May05
- CFLCC Policy on Malaria Chemoprophylaxis Chg 2 Mar05
- USCENTCOM Individual Protection & Individual/Unit Deployment Policy Mod 7 Jan05
Specific Resources
- Malaria Pocket Guide 2/2007
- Malaria Prevention & Control 2005 SWOMIC Presentation
- DoD Fact Sheet: Mefloquine (Lariam ®) Information for Clinicians Dec03
- FDA Information on Lariam ® (Mefloquine Hydrochloride) for Malaria Prevention
- Malaria Outbreak Among Members of JTF Liberia Consensus Conference Report Oct03
- USACHPPM Tech Guide 248: Health Risk Mgmt Guide for Deployed
Reporting
- BUMED 6220.12A: Medical Event Reports Oct98
- TRISERVICE Reportable Events: Guidelines & Case Definitions May04
- Naval Disease Reporting System(NDRS)
Publications
- AFPMB Tech Guide 36: Personal Protection Measures Against Insects & Other Arthropods of Military Significance
- CDC Health Info for International Travel
- CIA-The World Factbook
- Mosquito Surveillance Guide
- NAVMED P-5010-8: Navy Entomology and Pest Control Technology
- WHO Disease Outbreak News
Related Webpages
Other Resources
- AFPMB
- Deployment Health Clinical Center- Malaria page
- DOD Global Emerging Infections System (GEIS)
- Malaria Foundation International
This page last updated on March 8th, 2009.
Content last reviewed on March 2nd, 2009.
Content last reviewed on March 2nd, 2009.