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Indicator name:
Malaria cases, suspected, number
Short name:
Suspected cases
Data type:
Count
Indicator Id:
4633
Topic:
Mortality and burden of disease
Definition:
Illness suspected by a health worker to be due to malaria generally on the basis of the presence of fever, with or without other symptoms.
Disaggregation:
By country and WHO region
Method of measurement
Data submitted by the national malaria control programmes (NMCPs) compiled by WHO. Method of calculation: Between 2010 and 2018, suspected cases were calculated based on the formula “suspected = presumed + microscopy examined + RDT examined”, unless retrospective data were reported by the country. From 2019 onwards, suspected cases were reported by countries. If data quality issues were detected, suspected cases were re-calculated applying the formula used for 2010–2018. If countries indicated double counting of RDT and microscopy and suspected cases=tested then suspected cases were adjusted accordingly.
Method of estimation:
N/A
Other possible data sources:
Surveillance systems; All references to Kosovo should be understood to be in the context of the United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999)
Unit of Measure:
Cases
Expected frequency of data dissemination:
Annual
Expected frequency of data collection:
Continuous
Contact person email:
williamsryan@who.int
Name:
Ryan Willliams
Links:
World malaria report 2024
Indicator Metadata Registry List
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