1. Introduction -- 2. The life cycle of the malaria parasite -- 3. The development of immunity -- 4. The types of drugs available and their mode of action -- 5. General policy on prophylaxis -- 6. Treatment of malaria -- 7. The diagnosis and treatment of blackwater fever -- 8. Bilious remittent fever -- 9. The importance of early diagnosis of clinical malaria -- 10. Treatment of acute poisoning due to idiosyncracy or overdose of anti-malarial drugs -- 11. Recommendations for the guidance of infant and maternal welfare staff -- 12. Acknowledgements