Journal article
Comprehensive evaluation of malaria reactive surveillance and response strategies in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a mixed-methods study
W Htike, WH Oo, NA Tun, B Khamlome, P Vilay, V Banouvong, K Chindavongsa, T Lynn, S Vathanakoune, MC Oo, EP Htwe, AK Zaw, KM Thu, NH Galau, KM Khant, JC Cutts, PA Agius, E Kearney, K O’Flaherty, FJI Fowkes
BMJ Open | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP | Published : 2024
Abstract
Objectives To achieve malaria elimination by 2030, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) adopted a reactive surveillance and response (RASR) strategy of malaria case notification within 1 day, case investigation and classification within 3 days and foci investigation and response within 7 days. It is important to evaluate the performance and feasibility of RASR implementation in Lao PDR so that the strategy may be optimised and better contribute towards the goal of malaria elimination. Design A mixed-methods study comprising of secondary data analysis of routinely collected malaria surveillance data, quantitative surveys and qualitative consultations was conducted in 2022. Setting Prima..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
This study was funded by an International funding organisation (Grant Number: QSE-M-UNOPS-BI-20864-007-61) to all authors and the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (Leadership Fellowship (2017485) and Centre for Research Excellence (1134989)) awarded to FJIF. The Burnet Institute is funded by a Victorian State Government Operational Infrastructure Support grant. Investigators from the Centre of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology are government staff, and their salaries and infrastructure are contributed by the Laos Ministry of Health. The funders have no input on the design, collection, analysis, interpretation and publication of the study results.