Herbal medicine or artemisinin combination therapy for the home-based management of malaria: A randomized controlled trial

WHO recommends home management of malaria with Artemisinin Combination Therapies (ACTs). Since the target of reaching 60% of the patients has proved difficult to achieve, we explored a complementary strategy for remote areas. This involved using a widely available validated herbal medicine as first line, with an ACT as a second-line backup, in order to reduce logistical problems in the supply of ACTs.