Title:
Exploring the factors influencing the path towards malaria elimination in Myanmar
Authors:
Khin, Nu Nu
Year:
2014
PAGE:
xiv, 69
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Poverty
Keywords:
Malaria, Control, Elimination, Tools, Myanmar
Abstract:
Background: Myanmar bears the largest malaria burden in the South East Asia Region. However the incidence and mortality show a decreasing trend and the proportion of malaria cases in outpatient and inpatient departments are also decreasing significantly. Moreover malaria high risk areas are shrinking and malaria free risk areas have been expanding over the last two decades. Objective: To explore the factors influencing the path towards malaria elimination in Myanmar in order to inform about the current challenges and give recommendations to policy makers about the way forward. Study method: The thesis is conducted using review of the literature from Myanmar and other countries. The WHO Bi-Regional malaria indicator framework (BMIF) was used as a guide to collect the relevant articles, reports and information per objective and analyze the literature systematically. Findings: Major challenges are: lack of political commitment, poorly regulated drug control system, poor health care coverage, inadequate knowledge regarding prevention and treatment of malaria, shortage of malaria staff, no case-based surveillance system, large gaps in ownership and utilization of bed-nets, no replenishment strategy for torn bednets, inadequate operational research, and inadequate coordination among partners. The regional and international cooperation, external funding, private public partnership, community involvement and engagement of other sectors are potential opportunities and strengths for malaria elimination. Conclusions and recommendations: Some townships have already met the WHO elimination criteria. Increasing political commitment, strengthening IEC/BCC units, improving ITNs programme, intensifying drug regulatory committees, improving coordination among implementing partners, developing solid database systems and conducting operational researches are recommended.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
Myanmar, Republic of the Union of
,
Burma
Region:
South East Asia
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2014 Khin
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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