Sec. 6. Access to antimalarial drugs and hygiene products for Peace Corps volunteers
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Section 5A of the Peace Corps Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2504a ) is amended— by striking subsections
(c)and (e); by redesignating subsection
(d)as subsection (e); by inserting after subsection
(b)the following: The Director shall consult with experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding recommendations for prescribing malaria prophylaxis, in order to provide the best standard of care within the context of the Peace Corps environment. The Director shall ensure that each Peace Corps medical officer serving in a malaria-endemic country receives training in the recognition of the side effects of such medications. The Director shall consult with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs regarding the policy of using mefloquine in the field as an antimalarial prophylactic. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023 , the Director shall establish a comprehensive policy to ensure Peace Corps volunteers who require hygiene products are able to access such products. .
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Access to antimalarial drugs and hygiene products for Peace Corps volunteers
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