Safety Flash
Malaria fatality
Malaria fatality
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 06/16
- Competence and TrainingOccupational Health
- Occupational health
- Competence and trainingFirst aid and medical provision
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Summary
A non-immune contractor working offshore Ghana died from malaria complications after two negative rapid diagnostic tests and referral ashore. The flash identifies absent bite prevention and prophylaxis, alongside delayed diagnosis and treatment. It reiterates refresher training, early treatment and timely diagnostic kit use.
Classifications: Occupational health; worker health.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: First aid and medical provision.
Summary
A contractor died after malaria was not prevented or diagnosed promptly, reinforcing mosquito protection, prophylaxis and medical training.
IMCA SF 06/16. Themes: competence and training, occupational health.