malaria surveillance

Malaria surveillance involves collecting and analyzing data about cases of malaria to understand its spread and impact. Health authorities track where and when infections occur, identify affected populations, and monitor mosquito populations and resistance patterns. This information helps guide prevention efforts, allocate resources effectively, and evaluate control strategies. Surveillance combines methods like reporting confirmed cases, testing blood samples, and studying environmental factors to detect outbreaks early and prevent widespread transmission. Overall, it’s a critical tool to reduce malaria’s burden and move toward elimination.