The
Test-Treat-Track (T3) initiative, launched in 2012 by the WHO, is a clear
indication that malaria management should be based on evidences. Performing an
accurate diagnosis of malaria before treatment, through parasitological
confirmation with either microscopy or rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) is
recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Although several
evaluations of existing RDTs are already available, field and operational data
which take into account the local epidemiology of malaria, the heterogeneity of
these tests performance variability and comparative results of the different
tests are required to select the suitable ones for routine use within a
country. The Gabonese Ministry of Health recently included RDTs in national
guidelines as essential tools for malaria diagnosis; and their performance
evaluation was recommended. To date, none is recommended in public health
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