Core indicators for malaria surveillance, monitoring and evaluation

Overview

This Excel table presents a comprehensive set of priority indicators required for malaria surveillance, monitoring and evaluation across the different transmission settings (high-burden, elimination and prevention of re-establishment). The table is published in conjunction with the second edition of the reference manual on malaria surveillance, monitoring and evaluation.

Indicators are organized into thematic categories – including incidence, mortality, diagnostic testing, case and foci investigation, epidemics, transmission intensity, treatment, commodities, chemoprevention, vector control, entomology, data quality, population, social and behaviour change, and financing.

Each indicator has a clear definition and a numerator and denominator (if applicable) as well as suggested data sources, the relevant transmission setting, the lowest geographical level for intended use, possible disaggregation and the purpose. Together, they enable malaria programmes to track and understand trends in malaria incidence and mortality, assess intervention coverage and impact, monitor surveillance system performance, and guide strategic decision-making, operational planning and resource allocation. 

Users should note that the table will be updated and are invited to consult with the website for the most up-to-date version.