Meeting report of the Evidence Review Group on malaria diagnosis in low transmission settings

Overview

In recent years, the application of nucleic acid amplification (NAA)-based diagnostic tools to detect malaria in the context of epidemiological surveys and in research endeavours has increased significantly. Many different assays are available with a superior diagnostic performance to microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests. In order to develop recommendations on the role of molecular diagnostic tests for malaria in low transmission areas and to address operational questions raised by national health authorities, the Global Malaria Programme convened a meeting of experts (terms of references and list of members) to review the available evidence and make recommendations for consideration by the Malaria Policy Advisory Committee.