Achieving universal testing for malaria

Rapid diagnostic tests have the potential to reduce the overtreatment of malaria by 95%

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2016

• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Health
• Authors: Garner, P., Sinclair, D., Ochodo, E.

Abstract

Rapid diagnostic tests have the potential to reduce the overtreatment of malaria by 95%, but time and extensive logistical, behavioural, and technical interventions may be required to achieve this.

This research is supported by the Department for International Development’s Evidence Building and Synthesis Research Programme which is led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Citation

Ochodo, E.; Garner, P.; Sinclair, D. Achieving universal testing for malaria. BMJ (2016) 352, i107. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.i107]

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Achieving universal testing for malaria

Published 1 January 2016