Guide to G6PD deficiency rapid diagnostic testing to support P. vivax radical cure

Overview

Individuals with G6PD deficiency may be at risk of adverse effects from medicines commonly used to cure P. vivax malaria, as well as from other medicines and substances. This user guide is designed to provide national malaria control programme managers with general information on G6PD deficiency. It includes generic instructions on how to conduct point-of-care testing for G6PD deficiency using currently available RDTs as part of malaria control and elimination programmes.