1. Introduction; 2. Current global malaria situation; 3. Implementation status of the Global Malaria Control Strategy; 4. Relationship of malaria control programmes to health sector reforms; 5. Disease management; 6. Drug resistance of malaria parasites; 7. Malaria epidemics: prediction, preparedness and control; 8. Prevention of malaria; 9. Information systems and operational research; 10. Award of the Darling Medal and Prize; 11. Roll Back Malaria; 12. Conclusions and recommendations; Acknowledgements; References; Annex 1; Use of DDT in vector control; Annex 2
Summary
Reports the recommendations and conclusions of an expert committee convened to assess progress in implementation of the Global Malaria Control Strategy adopted in 1992. Issued at a time when malaria control is one of the highest priorities at WHO the report offers expert advice on the full range of questions - from the best measures for ensuring early diagnosis and prompt treatment to strategies for the prevention of drug resistance - that can help countries strengthen programmes for control. The report opens with fact figures and maps profiling the current global malaria situation including t
