Abstract
AbstractThe recently released 2023 World Malaria Report sheds light on an alarming reality: despite preventive measures, malaria remains a severe issue in Burkina Faso. As researchers in the field working on malaria in Burkina Faso, the assessment suggests significant underreporting, especially in remote areas with limited healthcare access. In addition, the confusion arising from similar diseases, such as dengue, further complicates the situation. Aligning with the 2023 World Health Organization recommendations, it is time to advocate for tailored strategies in high-burden areas by emphasizing community involvement in data collection awareness campaigns for effective disease management to combat the invisible crisis lurking within communities.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Reference9 articles.
1. World Health Organization (WHO) World Malaria Report https://www.who.int/teams/global-malaria-programme/reports/world-malaria-report-2023.
2. Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, Dakar 2023, https://www.grandchallenges.org/video/harnessing-power-science-against-malaria.
3. Thaha M, Pranawa M, Yogiantoro M, Tanimoto M, Tomino Y. Acute renal failure in a patient with severe malaria and dengue shock syndrome. Clin Nephrol. 2008;70:427–30.
4. Finda MF, Christofides N, Lezaun J, Tarimo B, Chaki P, Kelly AH, et al. Opinions of key stakeholders on alternative interventions for malaria control and elimination in Tanzania. Malar J. 2020;19:164.
5. Kouakou BJ-P. Perception et prise en charge du paludisme en médecine traditionnelle en Côte d'Ivoire. Editions L'Harmattan. 2013. ISBN 978-2343008158.