Malaria remains one of the most common health challenges facing Ghanaian families — but with the right knowledge and quick action, it’s both preventable and treatable. Here’s what every family should know about antimalarial medication.
Why Malaria Remains a Priority in Ghana
Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes that thrive in our climate, especially during the rainy season. Children under five and pregnant women are most at risk of severe illness, which makes prevention, early testing, and proper treatment essential for every household.
How Antimalarials Work
Antimalarial medicines work by killing the malaria parasite at different stages of its life cycle in the body — clearing the infection and relieving symptoms like fever, chills, headache and fatigue.
Common Antimalarials
Some of the most widely used antimalarials in Ghana include Artemether-Lumefantrine and Artesunate combinations — both part of the Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs) recommended for effective treatment.
Prescription vs. OTC Antimalarials
Most effective antimalarial treatments require a confirmed diagnosis and a prescription from a qualified health worker — this ensures you receive the right medicine at the right dose for your specific case.
Completing Your Dose — Why It Matters
Always finish the full course of antimalarial medication, even if you start feeling better after a day or two. Stopping early can allow the parasite to survive and develop resistance — making future infections harder to treat for you and your community.
Our Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test
Not sure if it’s malaria or something else? Heights Pharmacy offers a Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) at all branches, with results in around 15–30 minutes — so you can start the right treatment without delay.
Book a Malaria RDT at any Heights Pharmacy branch today — because knowing is always better than guessing.