Title:
Addressing Malaria determinants using multisectoral response in Sudan
Authors:
Elduma, Farha Hussein
Year:
2014
PAGE:
v, 62
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
Malaria, Multisectoral Response, Agriculture, Insecticide, Resistance, Vector, Socioeconomic And Inequity, Sudan
Abstract:
Background: Despite the progress that has been made in malaria control, still malaria in Sudan is the biggest health problem and constitute major burden to health care delivery system. The objective of this study is to analyze determinants of malaria control in different sectors in order to suggest implementable actions to improve malaria control interventions and achieve sustainable malaria control and elimination Methods: Descriptive literature review utilizing multisectoral action framework for malaria Findings/results: The study found that current malaria control is mainly health sector response with minor efforts to involve other sectors to contribute to malaria response. Inequitable distribution of resources and power between different states and individuals resulted in inequity in access and use for malaria preventative and curative services. Low socioeconomic status with its implications such as limited education, unemployment and poverty led to increased susceptibility and vulnerability of certain population groups such as pregnant women and children. These aggravated by low nutritional level, hazardous occupations. Some environmental factors have positive or negative impact on malaria control. Agricultural practices, housing, urbanization and large economic project have those effects. Environmental impact assessment before large project ignored the consequence and impact on malaria control of those projects. Conclusion and recommendation: to control malaria, multisectoral response is required to support ongoing progress of malaria control. Many innovative actions are available and practical that can enhance malaria control through other sectors. Finance, agriculture, work, infrastructure, irrigation, education, and social protection sectors can contribute and work jointly with health sectors for malaria control.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
Sudan, Republic of the
Region:
Northeastern Africa
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2014 Elduma
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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