Towards integrated malaria molecular surveillance in Africa

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Authors

Dada, Nsa
Simpson, Victoria J.
Amenga-Etego, Lucas N.
Oriero, Eniyou
Miotto, Olivo
Torok, Mili Estee
Juma, Elijah O.
Williams, Nana Aba
Rajatileka, Shavanthi
Ariani, Cristina V.

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Elsevier

Abstract

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.

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This article is based on outcomes of a symposium that the authors convened at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) in October 2023, in Chicago, IL, USA.

Keywords

Integrated malaria molecular surveillance (iMMS), Malaria, Molecular surveillance, Genomics, Genomic surveillance, Regional hubs, SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG-17:Partnerships for the goals

Citation

Dada, N., Simpson V.J., Amenga-Etego, L.N. et al. 2024, 'Towards integrated malaria molecular surveillance in Africa', Trends in Parasitology, vol. 40, no. 11, pp. 964-969, doi : 10.1016/j.pt.2024.09.005.