Mapping of drug-resistant malaria

Data on the epidemiology of drug-resistant P. falciparum strains and pfhrp2/3 gene deletions are available; however, it does not reflect spatial and temporal scales and the heterogeneity of malaria transmission. Thus, the dynamics of these biological threats and their effects on malaria control programs are poorly understood, particularly at nationally representative sites.

Monitoring and evaluating the emergence and spread of diseases in various ecological zones and transmission intensities across the country is a fundamental approach for generating and informing evidence-based public health decisions for program use. This is crucial for establishing an effective and targeted intervention strategy for malaria.