The Malaria Control and Evaluation Partnership in Africa (MACEPA) says there is evidence that rapid, large-scale malaria control in Zambia is achieving promising results. A survey suggests there has been 50% reduction in the prevalence of malaria in children under five in a period of just two years.
MACEPA is a project of the US-based non-profit organization PATH, which argues that, Zambia now provides ‘a model for malaria control’ and that – with commitment coordination and leadership – similar results can be achieved elsewhere.
Preliminary results from Zambia’s 2008 malaria indicator survey (MIS) were announced in September. The survey, of nearly 4,500 households across the country, demonstrated the effectiveness of the scaled-up approach to malaria control adopted in Zambia. Particularly successful has been the improvement in the distribution of insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs), expanding the reach of Zambia’s indoor residual spraying programme (IRS), and providing preventive medicine and treatment for the most vulnerable. Bednet use in children under age five years has risen 31.5% since 2002, and malaria parasitic prevalence in this same group was reduced by 50% in only two years.
Other significant findings include a 60% decrease in the number of cases of moderate to severe anaemia. Two-thirds of Zambian households are now covered with at least one treated net or a recent indoor spraying. Eighty per cent of pregnant women now receive at least one dose of preventive medicine.
According to PATH: ‘Through committed leadership; a strong, united partnership; and innovative approaches; Zambia has become a global leader in malaria control and is making excellent progress toward its vision of a malaria-free Zambia.’
TDR
First! Well, this speaks for itself..Malaria can be controlled. Did i forget to mention Im first?
MOH should be recomended for its In-door Residual Spray Program it is really working.
No.2 I think you need to go round and find out how poeple are complaining about this programe. when they spray Ba mosquitoe balafulilako.
Mozies are like PF, they are a major pest, but ultimately they can be controlled and subdued. The only difference is that they can’t come begging for reconciliation.
Together we can roll back Malaria. i would recomend the in door residual spray. a number of children have suffered from malaria as am writting. spray all the bleeding area for as to be safer
have you seen how RB is using the presidential helicopter for campaigns even the ZAF onces. our money tax payers money. be careful because you will be answerable for our money.
Perks of the job!
#6. What should RB use? He is acting president and he is entitled to use any means of transport at his disposal. What would Levy have used if he was campaigning? The malaria survey is at least one good news coming out of Zambia. but be careful with those nigerians who are coming to trade in drugs and other vices.
I’m sure we will control it one day. Even HIV. They should start cleaning pubs of Tsvangirais. Guys who take them are just merciless. Has anyone been to Livingstone? It’s a dirty mess and RB is just watching……I wonder why.
I’m sure we will control it one day. Even HIV. They should start cleaning pubs of Tsvangirais. Guys who take them are just merciless. Has anyone been to Livingstone? It’s a dirty mess and RB is just watching……I wonder why. They should force them to work if they are to be allowed to stay and not killing people.
Superman pali ma funny.
ALA RADIO PHOENIX IS ON FIRE. TAKULI NABAMBI ABAOCHA, NIBA MWADYA MWEKA DADDY (MMD), JUST BECZ ITS COVERING THE OPOSITION.
50% reduction is a very commendable job indeed.
Zed at it again, ZRA was a model for Africa until we lost it when we turned it into a political tool, thanks to chiluba. Road Fund was a model untill Politicians became contractors doing shoody work. Now its malaria……… i hope the politicians dont ruin it this time…… Congrats Malaria Control Centere and all Zedians
This same residual spray ngabasansa iyo mwandi pamubili kwati nabakwitila impilipili ubkali, why? We endure with that coz we don’t want malaria
It is doable. We have shown the way. Perhaps the Health Minister must really go for Plot 1. He could find eliminate all forms of social misfits including those who decide nit to bath but run on public transportation.
THE ITNS ARE NOT FAIRLY DISTRIBUTED,ONE PREGNANT WOMAN WAS DENIED A MOSQUITO NET AT CHELSTONE CLINIC BECAUSE IT WAS HER THIRD PREGNANCE….ONLY FANSIDA WAS GIVEN THRU OUT…SHAME