PRIOITIES IN MALARIA FIELD RESEARCH

Abstract

After mentioning the main differences between malaria control and malaria eradication, it is suggested that all anti–malaria activities in Iran should be renamed as malaria control. Applied research in malaria is identified into four categories covering the following subjects. 1- Malaria parasites and anti-malaria drugs. 2- Malaria vectors. 3- Malaria in the community. 4- Use of epidemiological techniques in malaria field research. Various research programs that at present could or should be carried out in each category have been discussed in the text.