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Sumba Malaria Prevention Program 2023<\/h4>\n

It’s concerning that almost half of the global population is susceptible to malaria. Particularly in regions with high transmission rates, young children and expectant mothers are at a heightened risk of infection and mortality. In East Sumba, the situation is particularly dire, with some areas experiencing infection rates surpassing 80%.<\/p>\n

1. Prevention<\/strong>: To prevent mosquito-borne diseases, it’s essential to implement environmental management strategies that reduce mosquito breeding sites, such as standing water, stormwater drainage, sanitation, quality of rainwater storage tanks, animals, and waste. Additionally, distributing long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets*\u00a0(LLINs) <\/em>to households without them and providing families with “anti-malarial” soaps can help. Participating in the Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS)<\/em><\/a> effort is also planned;<\/p>\n

*LLINs are much more effective than untreated mosquito nets because they are produced with netting that contains a WHO-recommended insecticide<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Diagnosis and treatment<\/strong>: We propose setting up diagnosis and treatment centres in targeted areas to address malaria<\/a> using the “door-to-door”<\/em> approach. We will conduct home screenings using Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT)<\/em> and Microscopes to detect cases accurately and quickly. Confirmed cases will receive timely treatment with antimalarial drugs, and we will educate patients on how to take the medication for maximum efficacy in eliminating the parasite from their bodies.<\/p>\n

3. Capacity building and training<\/strong>: Our team will conduct capacity building and training for health workers in the Primary Medical Care<\/a> (PMC)<\/em> Program to improve malaria<\/a> prevention and treatment. This includes educating them on protocols for preventing, diagnosing, and treating malaria<\/a>. We will also work to strengthen the capacity of Puskesmas laboratories (see the header picture)<\/em> so they can diagnose malaria accurately. In addition, we will ensure that Puskesmas have access to clean water, starting with replacing non-functional installations and improving access in Mahu<\/a>. To further raise awareness in the community, we will organise workshops and distribute posters in targeted regions.<\/p>\n

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The situation in East Sumba is especially severe, with certain regions having infection rates exceeding 80%.<\/strong> We understand that individuals residing in isolated communities are currently enduring challenging circumstances, and we are dedicated to offering our aid. Nonetheless, our resources are presently restricted.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

4. Monitoring and tracking: <\/strong>To ensure the success of the malaria<\/a> control program, we will collect data to make informed decisions and necessary adjustments. Active case detection will be conducted to identify and treat malaria<\/a> cases within the community. Furthermore, we will establish a robust surveillance system to monitor malaria<\/a> cases, track disease trends, and identify high-risk areas. The Foundation has provided practical tools for this purpose. Our team is working on a new app that enables us to gather essential details on every individual within a household, even in areas without an internet connection. This offline application will be of great help to our field teams in collecting accurate data;<\/p>\n

5. Community Engagement and Awareness<\/strong>: To increase awareness and encourage the adoption of preventive measures against malaria<\/a>, we will conduct community mobilisation activities. We will organise awareness campaigns using various channels, including community meetings, radio broadcasts such as Max FM (The local Radio in Waingapu)<\/em>, Rumah Kambera<\/a>, and Truck of Life<\/a>, and educational materials. Collaboration with local leaders, schools, and organisations is crucial in disseminating information and empowering communities to take action against malaria<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To address this issue, we organize health education campaigns to promote the significance of detecting and preventing malaria<\/a> at an early stage. Our emphasis is on prevention, and we aim to increase<\/strong> the distribution of mosquito nets, ensure<\/strong> the availability of crucial antimalarial medications, carry out<\/strong> numerous rapid diagnostic tests and for a highly effective strategy for malaria<\/a> prevention, have more equipment<\/strong> for indoor residual spraying (IRS)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

We need over 100 individuals<\/strong> to help combat the Malaria outbreak in the two most affected districts. If you are a local volunteer<\/a> residing in Sumba, including nurses, doctors, and anyone willing to help, please urgently reach out<\/a> to us.<\/p>\n

Thank you very much for your valuable contribution<\/a> to this crucial malaria control program<\/a>\u00a0in one of the regions severely affected by this disease.<\/p>\n

Alexandre Wettstein<\/a>\u00a0from the Foundation\u2019s Medico-Social Camp in East Sumba,\u00a0Rumah Kambera<\/a>, Lambanapu, on May 31st, 2023.<\/p>\n

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Malaria – Images taken by the Foundation socio-medical teams on the field<\/p>\n

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