UPCOMING TRAINING COURSE
2nd Training on Essential Laboratory Diagnostic Tools for Malaria Elimination Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
24-26 September 2025
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Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Mahidol University. Bangkok. Thailand
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The Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has been dedicated to malaria elimination for over 30 years. As a newly designated WHO Collaborating Centre for Case Management, Training, and Research on Malaria, we are committed to strengthening WHO’s malaria elimination efforts, aligned with the Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016–2030 (GTS) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
To support these global goals, we are proud to host the 2nd Training on Essential Laboratory Diagnostic Tools for Malaria Elimination from 24-26 September 2025. This hands-on training will provide participants with practical skills and knowledge on laboratory diagnostic tools suitable for diverse settings, ranging from resource-limited environments to advanced facilities.
Topics will include malaria microscopy, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), fluorescent spot testing, G6PD testing for Plasmodium vivax treatment, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques. The course will be led by esteemed experts from the Faculty of Tropical Medicine and Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, with participants expected to include technical staff, public health personnel, doctors, and related professionals from around the world.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of malaria laboratory diagnosis.
- Perform various malaria diagnostic techniques accurately.
- Highlight the importance of sustaining high-quality malaria diagnostic tools for elimination efforts.
Course Content
Key topics covered in the training
Importance of Malaria Diagnostics in Elimination
- Tools for pre- and post-elimination phases.
Best Practices in Selecting Malaria Diagnostics
- Choosing reliable RDTs in a competitive market.
- When to use PfHRP2 or pLDH markers.
oId entifying blood samples with PfHRP2 deletion. - Detecting very low parasitemia levels in blood smears.
- Molecular diagnostic approaches.
Microscopic Examination
- Criteria for a gold-standard reference microscopist.
- Steps to achieve expert-level microscopy.
Quality Assurance for Malaria Diagnosis
- Common errors and best practices for quality maintenance.
- Requirements for resource-limited settings.
G6PD Testing
- Point-of-care (POC) kits and fluorescence-based methods.
Pitfalls, Tips & Tricks
- for using diagnostic tools.
Interactive Q&A and Quiz Sessions
Course Structure and Details
Duration: 3 days (24-26 September 2025)
Daily Schedule: 08:00 – 16:00 (3 hours each in the morning and afternoon).
Location: Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Participant Limit: 15-35 participants.
The course includes a minimum of 18 tutor contact hours through lectures, discussions, laboratory practices, and hands-on sessions. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants meeting the attendance and competency standards.
Accommodation and Local Transportation
Participants are encouraged to stay at the Picnic Hotel, conveniently located near the Faculty of Tropical Medicine. A block of rooms has been reserved at a corporate rate, and participants are kindly requested to settle their accounts directly with the hotel before departure.
- Room Rates: 1,600 – 2,000 THB per night (including breakfast).
- Location: Accessible from Suvarnabhumi International Airport via the airport rail link and BTS Skytrain.
Daily complimentary transportation between the hotel and training venue will be provided.
Course Coordinators
- Prof. Porntip Petmitr e-mail: porntip.pet@mahidol.edu
- Prof. Dr. Polrat Wilairatana e-mail: polrat.wil@mahidol.ac.th
- Prof. Kesinee Chotivanich e-mail: nok@tropmedres.ac
Schedule
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 08.00 | Pick up from Hotel to FTM |
| 08.30 – 09.00 | Registration |
| 09.00 – 10.00 | Welcome address and introduction to the course (Dr. Kesinee Chotivanich, Deputy Dean for International Relations) |
| 10.00 – 12.00 | Overview of microscopic examination for malaria diagnosis including tips and tricks. (Dr. Porntip Petmitr, et.al.) |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00 – 16.00 | Hands on experience on microscopic examination for malaria diagnosis, laboratory demonstration and practice (Dr. Porntip Petmitr, et.al.) |
| 17.30 – 20.00 | Welcome Reception |
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 08.30 | Pick up from Hotel to FTM |
| 09.00 – 10.30 | Overview of RDT for malaria diagnosis and demonstration (Dr. Noppadon Tungpakdee) |
| 10.30 – 12.00 | Importance of malaria diagnosis: interactive approach, lecture and discussion (Dr. Srivicha Krudsood) |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00 – 16.00 | Molecular tools of malaria diagnosis, lecture and laboratory demonstration (Dr.Wang Nguitragool, et.al.) |
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 08.30 | Pick up from Hotel to FTM |
| 08.30 – 10.00 | G6PD Test, lecture and demonstration (Dr. Wanlapa Roobsoong, et.al.) |
| 10.30 – 12.00 | Practical guidance for National Reference lab (NRL) in malaria elimination settings (Dr. Aungkana Saejeng) |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00 – 15.00 | Impact of malaria laboratory diagnosis on malaria elimination: pre and post elimination phase, lecture and discussion (Dr. Jetsumon Prachumsri, Dr. Kesinee Chotivanich, et.al.) |
| 15.00 – 16.00 | Warp-up, discussion and certificate presentation. (Dr. Kesinee Chotivanich, Dr. Weerapong Phumratanaprapin, Dean) |
Previous Course
20th Virtual International Training Course on Management of Malaria, 15th-19th august 2022 Faculty of Tropical Medicine
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