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(Malaria
in Sierra Leone)
A
survey titled 'Access to Health Care in Post Sierra Leone" conducted
by Medecins San Frontiere (MSF) Belgium and Holland in Kambia, Tonkolili,
Bombali and Bo districts reveals that malaria accounts for 44 to 63% of
under-five deaths in the country.
The
study also stated that malaria related deaths account for 25% to 39% of
all deaths depending on the district.
The
report states that the high mortality rate of malaria in fewer than five
children shows the vulnerability of these children.
The
report shows that this type of mortality rate is extremely high in Bo
district: 2.2 deaths/10.000/day, which is above the emergency threshold
for malaria related deaths. The report states that the mortality figures
are high and well above international recognized emergency threshold and
that the crude mortality rate is almost four times as high as expected in
sub-Saharan Africa.
The
report also points out that 33% of respondent stated that they have
decided to be using non official medical system such as traditional
medications and ambulatory pharmacists (pepe doctors) because of lack of
money.
The report discloses that there is a very high rate of
the use of the non official sector since it is easily accessible, as no
consultation fee is needed.
