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Background   The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted essential health services globally. COVID-19 related disruptions threaten malaria control and elimination as untreated and inappropriately treated malaria cases can lead to excess mortality and impede the COVID-19 response. This study characterized malaria service provision during the pandemic in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe.Methods   A cross-sectional survey was conducted in randomly selected health facilities in Buhera, Makoni, and Mutare districts in August 2020. Data on the provision of malaria services, the availability of infection prevention control measures and the display of COVID-19 related information, education, and communication (IEC) materials were collected using a standardized questionnaire. Descriptive analyses by facility type, managing authority, and district were used.Results   A total of 100 health facilities were surveyed and most were publicly managed health centers and clinics. 5% of health facilities reported testing for COVID-19, 3% reported COVID-19 related health worker absences and 1% reported disruptions to any essential health services. About two-thirds (67%) of facilities displayed COVID-19 related IEC materials and 75% had infection prevention control measures available. Despite inequities in malaria readiness by managing authority, district, and type of facility, 70% of facilities were considered “ready” to provide malaria services.Conclusions   Malaria services were fairly available with very few COVID-19 related disruptions to essential health services. Maintaining essential malaria services remains crucial in preventing excess malaria morbidity and mortality.

Malaria service provision in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe during the coronavirus pandemic: a cross-sectional survey of health facilities