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Overlaying COVID-19 mitigation plans on malaria control infrastructures
Manju Rahi1, Rajendra Kumar Baharia2, Payal Das1
1Indian Council of Medical Research, V Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110 029, India.
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|October 12, 2020
Summary
Leveraging existing malaria control programs can create sustainable plans for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mitigation, especially in resource-limited nations. This approach utilizes established healthcare infrastructures for effective pandemic response.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Control
- Global Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates tailored, sustainable control strategies considering global economic and healthcare disparities.
- Malaria-endemic regions possess robust, existing infrastructures for disease control, including diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose the repurposing of established malaria control infrastructures for sustainable COVID-19 mitigation.
- To offer a framework for developing effective and resource-efficient pandemic response plans in malaria-endemic countries.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing malaria control program frameworks.
- Analysis of potential co-option points for COVID-19 mitigation within these frameworks.
- Conceptualization of integrated surveillance and management strategies.
Main Results:
- Malaria control infrastructures offer a viable foundation for COVID-19 mitigation due to existing diagnostic, treatment, and surveillance capabilities.
- Co-option can enhance the sustainability and efficiency of COVID-19 response, particularly in low-resource settings.
Conclusions:
- Existing malaria control programs represent a valuable, underutilized asset for building sustainable COVID-19 mitigation plans.
- Integrating COVID-19 strategies into malaria control frameworks can strengthen overall public health resilience in endemic regions.
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