Malaria & COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads rapidly around the globe, there is an urgent need to aggressively tackle the novel coronavirus while ensuring that other killer diseases, such as malaria, are not neglected. The WHO Global Malaria Programme is leading a cross-partner effort to mitigate the negative impact of the coronavirus in malaria-affected countries and, where possible, contribute towards a successful COVID-19 response

 

(COVID-19) pandemic

Coronavirus disease

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Maintaining essential health services: operational guidance for the COVID-19 context: interim guidance, 1 June 2020

Countries around the world are facing the challenge of increased demand for care of people with COVID-19, compounded by fear, misinformation and limitations...

Community-based health care, including outreach and campaigns, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Community-based health care is an essential part of primary care at all times; in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the distinct capacity of trusted...

The potential impact of health service disruptions on the burden of malaria

A new modelling analysis by WHO and partners considers 9 scenarios for potential disruptions in access to core malaria control tools during the pandemic...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the malaria community must remain committed to supporting the prevention of malaria infection, illness and death through...

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