WHO policy recommendation on malaria diagnostics in low transmission settings

WHO policy recommendation on malaria diagnostics in low transmission settings

In recent years, the application of nucleic acid amplification (NAA)-based diagnostic tools to detect malaria in the context of epidemiological surveys and in research endeavours has increased significantly. Many different assays are available with a superior diagnostic performance to microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests. Based on a recent evidence review, this document provides a list of six recommendations on the role of molecular diagnostic tests for malaria in low transmission areas.