Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences Hospital Practices and Research 2476-390X 7 3 2022 09 01 Strategies for Improving the Diagnosis and Prevention of Malaria During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa 86 89 161072 10.34172/hpr.2022.18 EN Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi Department of Internal Medicine, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA 0000-0003-0827-6442 Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria Ayomide Esther Bello Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria Journal Article 2022 05 19 The African continent is a known malaria-endemic region. Amid the<strong> </strong>COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19/malaria co-infection is of critical importance in Africa due to the similarities in the manifestation<strong> </strong>of their symptoms. To avert compromising the health status of individuals on the African continent during the COVID-19 pandemic,<strong> </strong>this commentary sought to examine the link between COVID-19 and malaria, outlining strategies for improving the diagnosis and<strong> </strong>prevention of COVID-19 and malaria in Africa. A scale-up of malaria-focused care should be considered to ensure adequate<strong> </strong>reporting of COVID-19 cases in Africa. Likewise, individuals who present for malarial testing should be linked to COVID-19 testing<strong> </strong>and treatment care in Africa. Also, surveillance activities should be scaled up to ensure accurate COVID-19 case reporting and<strong> </strong>improved case notification. Regular refresher trainings should be organized for healthcare workers to promote healthcare service<strong> </strong>delivery. https://www.jhpr.ir/article_161072_49d68d6d8925a4ee9617b01b2e07277e.pdf