TY - JOUR
T1 - The Pan African Vivax and Ovale Network (PAVON)
T2 - Refocusing on Plasmodium vivax, ovale and asymptomatic malaria in sub-Saharan Africa
AU - Quaye, Isaac K.
AU - Aleksenko, Larysa
AU - Oeuvray, Claude
AU - Yewhalaw, Delenasaw
AU - Duah, Nancy
AU - Gyan, Ben
AU - Haiyambo, Daniel H.
AU - Dongho, Gryslaine Bruna Djeunang
AU - Torgby, Ruth Ayanful
AU - Amoah, Linda
AU - Hamid, Mahdi Abdel
AU - Worku, Solomon
AU - Bahiti, Assefa Ashenafi
AU - Pasquale, Harriet Akello
AU - Bitshi, Mimie
AU - Troare, Isidore
AU - Diarra, Amidou
AU - Njunju, Eric
AU - Cisse, Mamoudou
AU - Soulama, Issiaka
AU - Savadogo, Ragnessi Justin
AU - Issifou, Saadou
AU - Niangaly, Amadou
AU - Dembele, Laurent
AU - Greco, Beatrice
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2021 The Authors
PY - 2021/10
Y1 - 2021/10
N2 - The recent World Malaria report shows that progress in malaria elimination has stalled. Current data acquisition by NMCPs depend on passive case detection and clinical reports focused mainly on Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). In recent times, several countries in sub-Saharan Africa have reported cases of Plasmodium vivax (Pv) with a considerable number being Duffy negative. The burden of Pv and Plasmodium ovale (Po) appear to be more than acknowledged. Similarly, the contribution of asymptomatic malaria in transmission is hardly considered by NMCPs in Africa. Inclusion of these as targets in malaria elimination agenda is necessary to achieve elimination goal, as these harbor hypnozoites. The Pan African Vivax and Ovale Network (PAVON) is a new consortium of African Scientists working in Africa on the transmission profile of Pv and Po. The group collaborates with African NMCPs to train in Plasmodium molecular diagnostics, microscopy, and interpretation of molecular data from active surveys to translate into policy. Details of the mission, rational and modus operandi of the group are outlined.
AB - The recent World Malaria report shows that progress in malaria elimination has stalled. Current data acquisition by NMCPs depend on passive case detection and clinical reports focused mainly on Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). In recent times, several countries in sub-Saharan Africa have reported cases of Plasmodium vivax (Pv) with a considerable number being Duffy negative. The burden of Pv and Plasmodium ovale (Po) appear to be more than acknowledged. Similarly, the contribution of asymptomatic malaria in transmission is hardly considered by NMCPs in Africa. Inclusion of these as targets in malaria elimination agenda is necessary to achieve elimination goal, as these harbor hypnozoites. The Pan African Vivax and Ovale Network (PAVON) is a new consortium of African Scientists working in Africa on the transmission profile of Pv and Po. The group collaborates with African NMCPs to train in Plasmodium molecular diagnostics, microscopy, and interpretation of molecular data from active surveys to translate into policy. Details of the mission, rational and modus operandi of the group are outlined.
KW - Asymptomatic transmission
KW - PAVON
KW - Plasmodium ovale
KW - Plasmodium vivax transmission
KW - Sub-Saharan Africa
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U2 - 10.1016/j.parint.2021.102415
DO - 10.1016/j.parint.2021.102415
M3 - Article
C2 - 34216801
AN - SCOPUS:85109144384
SN - 1383-5769
VL - 84
JO - Parasitology International
JF - Parasitology International
M1 - 102415
ER -