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Maintaining essential services for malaria in low-resource countries
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03/23/2021
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Description:In 2019, more than 229 million persons developed malaria, leading to approximately 409,000 deaths worldwide. Over 95% of these deaths occurred in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region [1], where malaria is a leading cause of death. While the past decade has seen a reduction in malaria incidence, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, to maintain these gains, countries must focus on malaria control in addition to addressing the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Modelling analysis by WHO and partners suggests that if essential malaria interventions are greatly disrupted due to COVID-19 challenges, the number of malaria cases will significantly increase, and death rates could double [2]. Ministries of Health and National Malaria Control Programs (NMCPs) should implement malaria prevention and treatment activities in a manner that also protects patients, health care providers, and public health officials from COVID-19. Below are key considerations for continuing essential malaria prevention and control activities safely and effectively. These should supplement country Ministry of Health guidance.
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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/global-covid-19/maintain-essential-services-malaria.pdf
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Content Notes:Malaria/COVID-19 National Strategy -- Insecticide-Treated Nets -- Indoor Residual Spraying -- Entomological Monitoring -- Case Management -- Exceptional Measures for Malaria Control -- Preventive Therapy -- Commodity Supply Chain -- Information Systems -- Communications and Community Engagement -- References.
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