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Although the burden of Plasmodium falciparum malaria is gradually declining in many parts of Africa, it is characterized by spatial and temporal variability that presents new and evolving challenges for malaria control programs. Reductions in the malaria burden need to be sustained in the face of changing epidemiology whilst simultaneously tackling significant pockets of sustained or increasing transmission. Large-scale, robust surveillance mechanisms that measure rather than estimate the actual burden of malaria over time from large areas of the continent where such data are lacking need to be prioritized. We review these fascinating developments, caution against complacency, and make the case that improving the extent and quality of malaria surveillance is vital for Africa as she marches on towards elimination.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.pt.2016.11.006

Type

Journal

Trends in parasitology

Publication Date

02/2017

Volume

33

Pages

128 - 140

Addresses

KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, P.O. Box 230-80108, Kilifi, Kenya.

Keywords

Humans, Malaria, Falciparum, Population Surveillance, Africa, Disease Eradication