Table 1 WHO framework key strategies and interventions and their related KZN malaria elimination checklist component

Local stratification by malaria intensity

Target interventions based on fine scale mapping and stratification, with strategies aligned with WHO global technical strategy pillars

Enhancing and optimizing case detection and case management and role of quality assurance and reference laboratories

Enhance and optimize case management—testing, treating and tracking

Enhancing and optimizing vector control

Achieve optimal coverage of vector control interventions wherever strata are both receptive and vulnerable to malaria transmission

Surveillance

Increase the sensitivity and specificity of the surveillance systems to detect, characterize and monitor all cases (individual and foci)

Accelerating activities towards elimination

Tailor response based upon classification and status of the program efforts to investigate and contain transmission

Management and planning

Ensure appropriate management and planning