Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic has strained healthcare delivery systems in a number of southern African countries. Despite this, it is imperative
that malaria control and elimination activities continue, especially to reduce as far as possible the number and rate of hospitalisations
caused by malaria. The implementation of enhanced malaria control/elimination activities in the context of COVID-19 requires measures
to protect healthcare workers and the communities they serve. The aim of this review is therefore to present innovative ideas for the
timely implementation of malaria control without increasing the risk of COVID-19 to healthcare workers and communities. Specific
recommendations for parasite and vector surveillance, diagnosis, case management, mosquito vector control and community outreach and
sensitisation are given.
