Number of clinical malaria cases reported are the sum of cases confirmed by slide examination or RDT and probable and unconfirmed cases (cases that were not tested but treated as malaria). NMCPs often collect data on the number of suspected cases, those t Limitations and exceptions: To interpret these numbers, one needs to consider both epidemiological patterns and data collection efforts in specific countries. Malaria is endemic to certain geographical regions, but extremely rare elsewhere. Despite ongoing efforts to enhance disease