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- Title
The unseen battle: interpreting the 2023 World Malaria Report from Burkina Faso's frontlines.
- Authors
Bilgo, Etienne
- Abstract
The 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.
- Subjects
BURKINA Faso; WORLD Health Organization; MALARIA; COMMUNITY involvement; HEALTH services accessibility; DISEASE management; RESEARCH personnel
- Publication
Malaria Journal, 2024, Vol 23, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1475-2875
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s12936-024-05016-8