The world annual death rate from malaria is estimated more than 1 million; particularly at risk are children, pregnant women, and people with reduced resistance. For survivors, repeated and neglected infection results in chronic
ill health from anaemia, liver disease, and cerebral and kidney impairment.

Last year we had many cases of malaria in the College. Getting these kids to Mae La for treatment was difficult, expensive and the delays endangered them. There was clearly a need for a malaria and diagnostic clinic in the College and, apart from a medical necessity, this would also provide an educational opportunity. We asked Dr Cynthia if we could send four of our students to her Lab in the Clinic for training and she kindly agreed. The Malaria Research Centre in Mae Sot, the SMRU, tested them, continued their training and is very pleased to have this project now under their 'Umbrella'. Already 40 people with fever have been tested at the College centre, and 28 found positive and treated. With proper control, malaria in this area can be curbed and hopefully eliminated; a part of a dream for the world that little by little must be made to come true.