Guiding principles for prioritizing malaria interventions in resource-constrained country contexts to achieve maximum impact

In response to ever increasing financial constraints, the WHO Global Malaria Programme and Regional Offices, in consultation with selected national malaria programme managers and technical partners, have developed guiding principles for prioritizing interventions in resource-constrained country contexts to achieve maximum impact for national malaria control programmes. These guiding principles provide a framework for country decision-making to define the most appropriate mix of malaria interventions for specific geographical areas or risk groups when resources are constrained.

This document deals with high-impact interventions, in particular early diagnosis and treatment, insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), malaria vaccines and chemoprevention options with specific focus on areas of moderate to high transmission. The WHO Global Malaria Programme will ensure that these guiding principles are reviewed on an annual basis, as required, to maintain their accuracy and to support malaria programmes in their decision-making processes.