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 article

Journal

Trends Parasitol

Publication Date

02/10/2024

Keywords

genomic surveillance, genomics, malaria, molecular surveillance, regional hubs

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