May 27, 2010
The Question
Is a national policy of multiple first-line therapies (MFTs) more effective than single first-line therapies or cycling for controlling malaria?
What we found
MFTs yielded a better outcome than a single first-line therapy or drug cycling in terms of delaying the emergence of malaria drug resistance.
Why it matters
Results indicate that MFT policies should be implemented in national malaria control and elimination programs.