Title:
A HEATH SYSTEM PERSPECTIVE ON MALARIA VECTOR CONTROL INTERVENTIONS IN ETHIOPIA
Authors:
Kebede, Mahlet Berhanu
Place:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Publisher:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute [etc.]
Year:
2025
PAGE:
x, 46
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Poverty
Keywords:
Ethiopia, Malaria, Malaria elimination, Health System
Abstract:
Introduction: Malaria remains a major public health concern in Ethiopia, with approximately 75% of the country endemic to malaria. Despite the adoption of a national malaria elimination strategy, recent years have seen a resurgence in cases, underscoring the need for a critical review of existing interventions. Objective: This study aims to assess malaria vector control interventions in Ethiopia from 2020 to 2025 through the lens of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) health system building blocks and to draw lessons from selected African countries to inform national policy. Methodology: A narrative literature review was conducted using structured search strategies across databases including PubMed and Google Scholar. The WHO’s health system framework guided the synthesis and analysis of findings. Results: The review revealed persistent gaps in Ethiopia’s malaria vector control implementation, including limited nets and indoor residual spraying coverage, weak surveillance systems, and inadequate support for frontline workers. Centralized planning, limited district-level capacity, donor dependency and weak intersectoral collaboration hinder effective execution, especially for vulnerable groups. Despite political commitment and existing policies, implementation remains uneven and under-resourced. In contrast, countries like Rwanda, Algeria, and Cabo Verde demonstrate how strong domestic ownership, real-time surveillance and multisectoral coordination can accelerate malaria elimination. conclusion: Ethiopia’s vector control efforts require systemic reforms beyond scaling up existing interventions. It is therefore recommended to enhance surveillance and data use, ensure sustainable financing, integrate multisectoral engagement, support front line workers and implement true decentralization of operations.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute, VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Country:
Ethiopia
Region:
Horn of Africa
Training:
Master of Science in Public Health and Health Equity
Category:
Research
Right:
@ 2025 Kebede
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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