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Use of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests

This tool is designed to assist those involved in malaria management in planning and implementing malaria control measures.

Capacity building, Use

  • Sub-categories Malaria
  • Commodities Diagnostics
  • Latest update 2006
  • Version Second edition
  • Developed by WHO/OMS
  • When to use This tool is designed to assist those involved in malaria management in planning and implementing malaria control measures.
  • Languages English, French
  • Level of use Central, District, Facility, Regional
  • Form PDF document, 3.3 MB
  • Amount of training / TA required None
  • Inputs & outputs Output: Provides good training support for RDT users and potential users
  • Cost 10.00 US$. Price for developing countries: 7.00 US$.
  • Advantages Useful as an initiation tool and refresher on RDT use.
  • Limitations •Does not address potential considerations for the start-up of RDT programmes •Given evolving technologies, the tool is potentially sensitive to becoming outdated
  • Availability English version:http://www2.wpro.who.int/sites/rdt/documents/pub_9290612045.htm French version: http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2004/929061188X_fre.pdf
  • Remarks Hard copies are available at a cost. For more information contact the WHO WPRO office.
  • Contact mal-rdt@wpro.who.int
  • Submission date 2012-04-23 16:08:39