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The objective of the study was to evaluate whether case investigation with focal testing and focal drug administration can decrease malaria incidence. The lack of impact attributable to the program may have been due to the large increase in cases and subsequent imperfect case investigation, with 33% of eligible cases not investigated.

This study aimed to monitor vector behavior, species composition, and vector susceptibility to insecticides used for malaria vector control to guide the malaria elimination agenda. Outdoor biting, early biting, pyrethroid insecticide resistance, and carbamate insecticide resistance were identified and could undermine elimination efforts. Additional interventions and sustainable insecticide resistance management strategies are likely to be required.

This study aimed to identify infections below the level of detection of the HRP2-based RDTs used to screen a cohort of individuals followed longitudinally in a randomized control trial. A negative RDT was highly predictive of a true negative, however a positive RDT was only correct half the time. RDT-positive/PCR-negative samples were likely to have been recently treated and cleared of parasites.

Findings suggest that the selection of open source platforms such as DHIS2 and ODK and the training and mentoring of local staff at all levels can lead to a well-supported system that can produce high-quality information for decision-making.

The most recent Ethiopia National Malaria Indicator Survey was conducted in 2015 and sought to measure progress toward achieving the goals and objectives of the Ethiopia National Malaria Strategic Plan 2011–2015. The survey noted improvements in intervention coverage and use, but also identified gaps in utilization of interventions, especially in low transmission areas.