Applying novel Plasmodium Vivax serological exposure markers to quantify residual malaria transmission in the Philippines through repeated health facility surveys: the SMaRT study protocol
This study will generate important data for the malaria control program in the Philippines whilst also demonstrating utility of P. vivax serological exposure markers in near-elimination settings. We will utilise this data to build a decision-making framework to support novel, evidence-based elimination strategies relevant for the Philippines and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Authors
- Beaulah L. Boncayao
- Fe Esperanza Espino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1690-1711)
- Ivo Müeller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6554-6889)
- Rhea J. Longley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4510-5602)
- Maria Lourdes M. Macalinao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7013-9188)
- Katherine Cosca
- Gillian Stresman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6897-5459)
- Jhobert Bernal
- Jennifer Luchavez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6488-2693)
Institutions
- University of London (GB)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (AU)
- University of South Florida (US)
- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (PH)
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-10934-2
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Veski
- National Health and Medical Research Council
- Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases