Authors: Maylis Douine, Yann Lambert, Muriel Suzanne Galindo, Irene Jimeno Maroto, Teddy Bardon, Lorraine Plessis, Louise Mutricy, Jane Bordallo-Miller, Mathieu Nacher, Antoine Adenis, Hedley Cairo, Hélène Hiwat, Stephen Vreden, Carlotta Carboni, Alice Sanna, Martha Suarez-Mutis
To eliminate malaria, reaching all populations is essential, especially those not covered by the health care system. The innovative Malakit strategy, which provides self-diagnosis and self-treatment kits, was successfully tested in the Suriname-French Guiana-Amapá (Brazil) region, showing effectiveness and good acceptability. This complex intervention needs adaptation to other regions and populations while retaining its core features. Key steps for adapting and implementing the strategy include assessing the malaria situation and affected population, defining stakeholders, and adjusting the kit, training, and distribution methods. Community health workers play a crucial role and require training and supervision. Evaluating the strategy’s transferability and effectiveness in new contexts is vital to support its use in future WHO guidelines.
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Resource Topic: Malaria
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2024
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Country: Brazil
Publisher May Restrict Access: No