Towards integrated malaria molecular surveillance in Africa.

Dada N., Simpson VJ., Amenga-Etego LN., Oriero E., Miotto O., Torok ME., Juma EO., Williams NA., Rajatileka S., Ariani CV., Raman J., Ishengoma DS.

Integrated malaria molecular surveillance (iMMS) systems are essential for Africa's expanding malaria genomics initiatives. Here we highlight a few initiatives and demonstrate how iMMS can support evidence-based decisions and policies for National Malaria Programs and other malaria control stakeholders. We conclude with key considerations for advancing these malaria genomics initiatives towards sustainable iMMS.

DOI

10.1016/j.pt.2024.09.005

Type

Journal

Trends in parasitology

Publication Date

10/2024

Addresses

School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics, The Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA. Electronic address: Nsa.Dada@asu.edu.

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