Histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2) is the predominant target of P. falciparum-detecting malaria RDTs. Parasites that no longer express HRP2 may not be detectable by RDTs based on HRP2, and those that no longer express HRP2 and histidine-rich protein 3 (HRP3) are completely undetectable by these RDTs. Pfhrp2/3 deletions are considered a major biological threat to malaria control and elimination. WHO Response Plan to pfhrp2 deletions calls for urgent action to determine the scale and scope of the problem and WHO has developed surveillance protocol templates to support these efforts. Tracking of surveillance activities is critcal to directing resources as well as informing RDT demand forecasting and R&D. WHO has therefore developed a pfhrp2 surveillance dashboard to be voluntarily populated by representatives of MOHs and research groups leading surveillance efforts. Collectively this will generate a to a global picture of pfhrp2/3 surveillance efforts. The contents of the dashboard will be updated monthly and freely downloadable and eventually visually integrated into the Malaria Threats Map platform.
The questionnaire requires some information about the design and timeline of the surveillance activities; therefore, begin with a copy of the protocol nearby. The questionnaire should only take 10 minutes to complete.
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