Journal article
Performance and feasibility of reactive surveillance and response strategies for malaria elimination in Vietnam: a mixed-methods study
undefined Win Han Oo, XT Nguyen, TVA Ngo, DT Ngo, undefined Win Htike, N Aye Tun, undefined Kaung Myat Thu, J Cutts, THP Nguyen, undefined May Chan Oo, undefined Ei Phyu Htwe, undefined Aung Khine Zaw, K O’Flaherty, PA Agius, FJI Fowkes
Malaria Journal | Published : 2023
Abstract
Background: To enhance malaria elimination, Vietnam adopted a Reactive Surveillance and Response (RASR) Strategy in which malaria case notification and investigation must be completed within 2 days followed by a focus investigation within 7 days. The nationwide performance of Vietnam’s RASR strategy has yet to be evaluated. This study aims to evaluate the performance and feasibility of RASR in Vietnam, thereby providing recommendations for improved RASR. Methods: To assess malaria RASR in Vietnam, a mixed-methods study of (1) secondary data analysis of nationwide malaria case-based dataset from 2017 to 2021; (2) a quantitative survey, and (3) qualitative in-depth interviews and focus group d..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council