Guidance on temporary malaria control measures in Ebola-affected countries

Overview

The detection and management of Ebola and malaria have been a challenge for clinicians as initial symptoms of the 2 diseases – fever, headache, weakness and joint pains – are similar. 

This document, developed to support the emergency response during the 2014–2015 Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, summarizes how responses can be optimized through the deployment of targeted measures to reduce the number of cases of fever due to malaria and minimize the risk of Ebola.