Strengthening malaria control interventions in 4 selected districts of Sindh. (July 01, 2008 to Aug 31, 2013)

Strengthening malaria control interventions in 4 selected districts of Sindh. (July 01, 2008 to Aug 31, 2013)

Less than desired level of malaria case management and prevention in districts with high malaria prevalence; malaria case management, as per program-endorsed protocols, and vector control (i.e. impregnated bed nets and residual spraying for better malaria control in high priority districts.

  • Location: four districts of Sindh
  • Activities:
    • Map; then assess and address the capacity enhancement needs of primary and secondary level public health facilities in each district e.g. equipment (e.g. microscope) and furniture.
    • Train medical and allied staff at public facilities to offer malaria care as per program protocols(e.g. administer rapid testing and microscopy; also administer “ACT” to confirmed falciparum cases)
    • Map, select and enable private clinics for managing and reporting malaria cases as per program protocols
    • Arrange and distribute drugs and materials for malaria case management at public and private facilities
  • Outputs:
    • 70 and 130 health facilities strengthened as microscopy and RDT centers respectively.
    • 375 doctors, 71 lab. Staff, and 356 allied staff trained on malaria case management.
    • 143,830 confirmed malaria cases (59,813 falciparum) identified and treated as per program guidelines.
    • 680,000 impregnated bed nets (LLINs) distributed ; and129,000 indoor premises covered with spraying (IRS)