How can modeling responsibly inform decision-making in malaria?

When models are used to inform decision-making, both their strengths and limitations must be considered. Using malaria as an example, we explain how and why models are limited and offer guidance for ensuring a model is well-suited for its intended purpose.

Citation:
Gerardin J, Penny MA. How can modeling responsibly inform decision-making in malaria? PLoS Biol. 2025;23(1):e3002991.

Keywords:
Malaria; decision making

Abstract:
When models are used to inform decision-making, both their strengths and limitations must be considered. Using malaria as an example, we explain how and why models are limited and offer guidance for ensuring a model is well-suited for its intended purpose.