LabCoP session (ASLM): Tool for rapid screening and accelerating malaria elimination in low transmission zones

The ASLM’s LabCoP convened an Extended session on an ultra-sensitive rapid diagnostic for malaria detection and its role in surveillance and malaria elimination.

Acceleration of malaria elimination could be enhanced with active/reactive case detection, screening of pregnant women and surveillance in low-transmission zones. In this session, potential solutions were discussed for accelerating malaria elimination using ultra-sensitive malaria rapid testing and connectivity in low transmission zones.

Host:
• Francis Ocen, Project Officer, ASLM

Presenters:
• Luis Gonzalez, Global Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs, Rapid Diagnostics, Abbott
• Xavier Ding, Clinical Strategy Manager, Infectious Disease Emerging Markets, Rapid Diagnostics Abbott
• Carlos Cardenas, Global Marketing Director, Digital Products, Infectious Disease Emerging Markets Rapid Diagnostics, Abbott