The first phase of the project to Intensify Community-Based Malaria Control Targeting Key Risk Groups, and Enhance the Functionality and Sustainability of Vietnam's Malaria Control Efforts, period 2016 – 2017 in Khanh Hoa Province has just been completed...
The first phase of the project to Intensify Community-Based Malaria Control Targeting Key Risk Groups, and Enhance the Functionality and Sustainability of Vietnam's Malaria Control Efforts, period 2016 – 2017 in Khanh Hoa Province has just been completed.
In this period, the project provided early diagnosis and treatment for hundreds of locals in malaria endemic areas; conducted more than 36,000 Malaria rapid diagnostic tests for medical institutions; and given effective malaria treatment for 99% people infected with malaria. The 2nd phase of the project is designed to continue strengthening propaganda and supply of long-lasting insecticidal nets in malaria endemic areas, routine malaria control surveillance; and improving the community’s malaria control behavior and awareness. In 2016, 422 malaria cases were reported in Khanh Hoa, down by 33,3%, a year-on-year decrease of 45%, and no malaria mortality was claimed.
The project financed by Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has been developed in 31 cities and provinces, including Khanh Hoa.
T. LY
Translated by N.T
