BiteBack provides education and training about malaria. Instructions for personal protective measures and chemoprophylaxis are emphasized. The materiel contained in BiteBack is intended for use by civilian and military personnel working for the U.S. Department of Defense, although it may be helpful to others.
Key Features:
- General information about malaria and malaria prevention
- “How to” videos that provide instructions on how to implement countermeasures that include the set-up of bednets
- Medication tools that help you learn about anti-malarial medications and set-up a customized medication reminder
- A testable course that may be required by the U.S. Africa Command
- Helpful references
The BiteBack App is part of a series of mobile learning resources provided by the Global MedAid Research Initiative sponsored by the Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) at the U.S. Army Medical Research & Materiel Command, Fort Detrick, Maryland.
For now, access to this app is limited to research partners of the Global MedAid project while it undergoes internal testing and review. You will not be able to access the app without a registered user ID provided by TATRC.