Implementation determinants of rapid diagnostics tests for fever management in sub-Saharan Africa: a mixed-studies systematic review

Oritsetimeyin Arueyingho
Nature Communications, Published online: 03 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72915-6 Rapid diagnostic tests have the potential to improve diagnosis and management of febrile illness in sub-Saharan Africa, but uptake is inconsistent. Here, the authors perform a mixed-studies systematic review to identify factors affecting test implementation, scale up and sustainability.