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The article discusses the methodology behind joint malaria prevention recommendations from Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, and The Netherlands. These countries have collaborated to align their recommendations based on epidemiological data quality and refined methodology. The process involves defining malaria risk categories, compiling data on malaria incidence, creating raw risk maps, adjusting maps based on expert discussions, and publishing final recommendations. The aim is to provide transparent and evidence-based recommendations for travel medicine advisors and travelers. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of malaria prevention for travelers, especially those visiting sub-Saharan Africa, and the need for personalized pre-travel consultations to assess individual risk. Various global, national, and professional bodies offer guidelines for malaria prevention, with differing approaches for higher and lower-risk areas. The article also highlights the role of the International Expert Committee for Travel Medicine (iECTM) in fostering collaboration among travel medicine and public health experts to enhance recommendations for travelers. Additionally, it explores factors influencing malaria prevention approaches, such as chemoprophylaxis, standby emergency self-treatment (SBET), and the varying risk factors for severe malaria. [Extracted from the article]