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The road to Malaria Elimination Lessons learned

Road to Malaria Elimination Lessons Learned Road to Malaria Elimination Lessons Learned Road to Malaria Elimination Lessons Learned

Summary

In recognition of World Malaria Day, this webinar aims to help viewers better understand different countries’ experiences and efforts to eradicate malaria. Learn about the challenges faced by countries with high incidence, and the tools and support that are needed. In addition, gain perspective from an expert from Capo Verde, a country which recently reached “elimination status”.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the experience and diagnostic needs for a country to secure elimination status.
  • Analyse common challenges encountered by healthcare providers and how they can be overcome.
  • Review support needs for diagnostic strategy both in country and internationally.
  • Discuss the importance of asymptomatic and surveillance testing in achieving elimination status.
  • Compare test technology and strategies for implementation.

Author

Adilson De Pina, PHD, MPH, IME, M.SC.
(Cabo Verde)
Public Health Specialist, Monitoring and Evaluation (PHME)
Malaria Elimination Program Manage

Daniel Kyabayinze, MBCHB, MSC CEB, PHD
(Uganda)
Director Health Services/ Public Health, Ministry of Health
Consultant Principal Epidemiologist, WHO and Ministry of Health

Lemu Golassa, PHD
(Ethiopia)
Associate Professor. Aklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology, Addis Ababa University

Who Should Watch

Healthcare providers treating Malaria.