A combined school survey and reactive case detection reveals minimal local transmission of malaria in the Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea

A combined school survey and reactive case detection reveals minimal local transmission of malaria in the Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea

Abstract Background The Highlands of Papua New Guinea are non-endemic for malaria compared to the rest of the country. This study aimed to explore the local transmission of malaria in the Highlands through a cross-sectional school survey coupled with reactive case detection. Methods Between July and...

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Main Authors: Osama Seidahmed, Serah Kurumop, Elizabeth Wawaga, Melvin Kualawi, Valentine Siba, Sharon Jamea, Yangta Ura, Leo Makita, William Pomat, Manuel W. Hetzel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Papua New Guinea
Highlands
School survey
Reactive case detection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05197-2
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