Editorial: Malaria molecular epidemiology current situation in Africa

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countries, the majority of which are in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA). The value of molecular 5 surveillance in evidence-based decision-making was clearly demonstrated during the 6 COVID-19 pandemic. National Malaria Control Programmes (NMCPs) across Africa are 7 now using of malaria molecular surveillance and epidemiology data to guide intervention 8 selection and targeting to help them eliminate malaria. The four articles in this research topic 9 highlight the importance of molecular epidemiology in informing and improving malaria 10 surveillance strategies. 11 12One of the threats to malaria elimination is the emergence and spread of Plasmodium 13 falciparum parasites with deletions in the histidine-rich protein 2 and 3 (hrp2/3) genes.

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