Subnational tailoring of malaria strategies and interventions – Reference manual

This manual provides structured guidance on subnational tailoring (SNT) of malaria interventions and strategies, supporting countries to use local data and contextual information to determine the appropriate packages of interventions and strategies and best allocation of resources, for a given area, for maximum impact on transmission and burden of disease. It presents SNT as an inclusive process through which national malaria programmes and partners apply WHO recommendations in locally relevant contexts, enabling evidence-informed, country-owned strategic and operational costed plans.

The manual outlines how to use subnational data through analytical approaches such as stratification, modelling, and cost-effectiveness analysis to guide planning and implementation. It emphasizes alignment with broader health strategies and provides practical criteria and case examples to support implementation and build capacity.