Malaria remains a public health problem. Countries where malaria is endemic should ensure that every suspected case of malaria is tested, and that every confirmed case is treated with a quality-assured antimalarial drug to prevent deaths.
To monitor PfHRP2/3 deletion, we trained laboratory technicians in 12 selected health districts and the Bamako district in simplified sample collection, drying, storage and shipping at room temperature (RDT strips, confetti). The 12 health districts and the Bamako district represent the four strata of malaria epidemiological transmission in the country. They were chosen following in-depth discussions with the PNLP, and based on their experience in areas such as accessibility, availability of appropriate facilities, and the security situation.
Course:
From July 03 to July 8, 2023, training was organized at PDNA’s meeting room in Sotuba, near Bamako. The general objective was to train field laboratory technicians in epidemiological surveillance of the PfHRP2/3 deletion in Mali.
A total of 06 laboratory technicians per health district and 01 technician per commune for the District of Bamako took part in the training.
Theoretical courses were followed by practical applications on simplified sample collection, drying, storage and shipping at room temperature of samples (RDT strips and confetti) and recording patient information using a questionnaire. The training course aroused great interest among participants.
A video was produced and made available to them to initiate an ongoing training process.
Please click on this link to see the video
