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The Basic Malaria Microscopy: Part I Learner’s Guide (2nd Edition) is a stand-alone training manual published by the WHO. Designed for a 4–5 week course, it teaches participants with elementary science backgrounds to accurately diagnose malaria. The guide covers specimen collection, Giemsa staining, and microscope maintenance. It uniquely utilizes Yap Loy Fong’s detailed watercolor illustrations to help students recognize parasite species and stages, such as P. falciparum and P. vivax, before progressing to photomicrographs.