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A comparative analysis of the outcome of malaria case surveillance strategies in Sri Lanka in the prevention of re‐establishment phase [PDF]

Malaria Journal, 2021
Background Sri Lanka sustained its malaria-free status by implementing, among other interventions, three core case detection strategies namely Passive Case Detection (PCD), Reactive Case Detection (RACD) and Proactive Case Detection (PACD).
W. M. Kumudunayana T. de A. W. Gunasekera, Risintha Premaratne, Deepika Fernando, Muzrif Munaz, M. G. Y. Piyasena, Devika Perera, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, K. D. N. Prasad Ranaweera, Kamini Mendis   +8 more
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Malaria in Sri Lanka: Navigating through Prevention of Re-establishment (PoR) Phase

Journal of the College of Community Physicians, 2021
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Ruwanika Seneviratne
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A malaria death due to an imported Plasmodium falciparum infection in Sri Lanka during the prevention of re-establishment phase of malaria

Malaria Journal, 2023
Background Sri Lanka has maintained a rigorous programme to prevent the re-establishment of malaria ever since the disease was eliminated in October 2012.
Shilanthi Seneviratne, Deepika Fernando, Pubudu Chulasiri, Kumudu Gunasekera, Nethmini Thenuwara, Champa Aluthweera, Anula Wijesundara, Rohini Fernandopulle, Kamini Mendis, Rajitha Wickremasinghe   +9 more
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Prevention of Re-establishment of Malaria Transmission in China: Insights from the World Malaria Report 2025

Zoonoses
The World Health Organization (WHO) “World Malaria Report 2025” outlined global and regional malaria morbidity and mortality patterns; assessed progress toward the WHO’s 2016–2030 Global Technical Strategy milestones; and described funding for malaria ...
Jianhai Yin, Tao Zhang, Ying Liu, Jian Li, Yangmu Huang   +4 more
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Development of Systematic Reviews to Inform WHO’s Recommendations for Elimination and Prevention of Re-Establishment of Malaria: Methodology [PDF]

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
ABSTRACT. The basis for an evidence-based recommendation is a well-conducted systematic review that synthesizes the primary literature relevant to the policy or program question of interest. In 2020, the WHO commissioned 10 systematic reviews of potential interventions in elimination or post-elimination settings to summarize their impact on malaria ...
Tusell, Maria, Steinhardt, Laura C., Gutman, Julie, Schneider, Zachary D., Bhamani, Beena, Shah, Monica P., Martí Coma-Cros, Elisabet, Gimnig, John E., Allen, Koya C., Akl, Elie A., Lindblade, Kim A.   +10 more
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Preventing the re-establishment of malaria during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka: implications for health security

Malaria Journal
Background The COVID-19 pandemic—with its first reported case in Sri Lanka in March 2020—had the potential to impact the risk of re-establishing malaria, a disease which was eliminated from Sri Lanka in 2012.
Kamini Mendis, Deepika Fernando, Prasad Ranaweera, Kumudu Gunasekera, Thilan Fernando, Gretchen Newby, Ruwanthi Perera, Amandhi Caldera, Rajitha Wickremasinghe   +8 more
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An integrated approach to prioritizing areas for imported malaria re-establishment prevention in Chongqing, China [PDF]

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
ObjectiveThis study integrated spatiotemporal analysis of imported malaria cases, ecological niche modeling of Anopheles sinensis, and field-measured vector density to prioritize county-level areas for imported malaria re‑establishment prevention in ...
Dan Jiang, Dan Jiang, Dan Jiang, Yan Tan, Mengping Yang, Shenbo Chen, Heyi Guan, Senping Yang, Huajun Bai, Fei Luo, Jun-Hu Chen, Shuang Zhou   +11 more
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Simulated Malaria Online Tool: an instrument for evaluating healthcare providers' practices and contributing to the evidence base for certifying malaria elimination and preventing its re-establishment

Malaria Journal
Background Healthcare providers (HCPs) practice and correct management of suspected malaria (CMSM) are central components of malaria elimination and prevention of re-establishment (POR) in countries in the elimination phase. However, knowledge of malaria
Reza Majdzadeh, Mohammad Ali Mansournia, Ayat Ahmadi, Ahmad Raeisi, Hosein Azizi   +4 more
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Regional heterogeneity of malaria healthcare seeking and diagnosis in China (2017–2022): Implications in preventing re-establishment of malaria transmission

Journal of Infection and Public Health
Background: Enhancing regional collaboration in malaria prevention and control is a pivotal strategy for malaria control and elimination in China.
Jian-hai Yin, Li Zhang, Bo-yu Yi, Shui-sen Zhou, Zhi-gui Xia   +4 more
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Imported malaria: a silent and forgotten threat in malaria free zones? [PDF]

Malaria Journal
Background Countries that declared free of malaria remain vulnerable to the reintroduction and re-establishment of malaria transmission, primarily triggered by the influx of imported malaria.
Novyan Lusiyana, Riris Andono Ahmad, Iqbal Elyazar, E. Elsa Herdiana Murhandarwati   +3 more
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