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The article argues that without diagnostic testing, efforts to improve access to effective malaria treatment will not be successful. The authors noted that making effective malarial treatment available is very vital. However, they added that implementing malarial diagnostics is also significant to improve care and allocation of resources, and achieve long-term goals. Reasons for the need to consider improved treatment targeting as a public health priority are explained. Information on a policy on parasite based diagnosis is also presented, along with the potential benefits of such diagnostic technique.