MESA Forum: Updates on the WHO guidance for pfhrp2/3 gene deletions surveillance and recently completed surveys
The MESA Alliance would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming forum,“Updates on the WHO guidance for pfhrp2/3 gene deletions surveillance and recently completed surveys”.
The MESA Forums by the Community of Practice on pfhrp2/3 gene deletions provide a collaborative space for researchers, policymakers, and program implementers to discuss emerging evidence, methodologies, and challenges related to Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2/3 (pfhrp2/3) gene deletions. These deletions compromise the effectiveness of HRP2-based rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), posing a threat to malaria case detection and surveillance efforts.
In December 2024, WHO updated the “Master Protocol for Surveillance of pfhrp2/3 Deletions and Biobanking to Support Future Research” and the “Response Plan to pfhrp2 gene deletions”. In this session, participants will hear about the most relevant modifications to consider for surveillance planning, and have the opportunity to directly address their questions to the WHO specialists involved in this guidance. A key focus of the discussion will be on experiences from recent country surveys conducted in Kenya and South Sudan. These case studies will not only cover their methods and findings, but also highlight implementation challenges and lessons learned, providing valuable insights for future surveillance efforts.
Date: 3rd of April
Time: 2pm CEST/CAT
Place: Online
Duration: 1h30
** Avec traduction simultanée en FRANÇAIS
PANELISTS:
- Jane Cunningham – WHO/GMP (Switzerland)
- Regina Kandie & Hosea Akala – National Malaria Control Program, MoH (Kenya)
- Matthew Coldiron – MSF (South Sudan)
- Co-chairs: Deus Ishengoma – NIMR / IHI / KIUT (Tanzania) & Nana Aba Williams – MESA
AGENDA:
- Opening and Welcoming remarks: Introduction to the session – [DI/NW]
- Updates on WHO guidance documents – [JC]
- Overview of the Response Plan and Master protocol for surveillance of pfhrp2/3 deletions, second edition
- To describe plans for updating the WHO protocol for TES (to concurrently capture pfhrp2/3 gene deletions)
- Experience from the field – Recent surveys
- Findings and lessons learned from the country survey in Kenya – [RK/HA]
- Findings and lessons learned from the country survey in South Sudan – [MC]
- Q&A and closing remarks – [DI/NW]
Please register here to attend this event.
*You can send us your questions through the Zoom registration form or via e-mail (mesa@isglobal.org)
The event will also be streamed live via the MESA YouTube channel.
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