Conference abstract
Community-directed intervention "Scaling Up Malaria Control For High Impact" in Bafut North-West Cameroon
Pan African Medical Journal - Conference Proceedings. 2024:23(89).26
Nov 2024.
doi: 10.11604/pamj-cp.2024.23.89.2857
Archived on: 26 Nov 2024
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Keywords: HEDECS, CDI, malaria, Bafut
Poster
Community-directed intervention "Scaling Up Malaria Control For High Impact" in Bafut North-West Cameroon
Christelle Djousse Kenfo1,&, Mboni E1
1Health Development Consultancy Services, Bamenda, Cameroon
&Corresponding author
Introduction: Cameroon is one of the countries heavily burdened by malaria with it being a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly among children, and pregnant women. Despite the efforts deployed by the Ministry of Public Health and its partners, many rural communities face challenges in accessing prevention and treatment services. The objective was toreduce malaria-related morbidity by 75% and mortality by 75% by 2028 compared to the situation in 2015
Methods: the activities were implemented during the period from January 2024 to September 2024, in Bafut; by HEDECS under the coordination of MINESANTE and Reach Out. Our interventions were focused on the distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide Impregnated Mosquito Nets (LLINs) in routine and mass campaigns, Community Directed Interventions (CDI) by Multipurpose Community Health (CHW), Management of simple or severe malaria cases, monitoring and evaluation, combining other health initiatives like maternal health, child health, and tuberculosis.
Results: thirty-five (35) CHWs were recruited and trained 592 suspected malaria cases were tested and 445 received first-line antimalarial treatment in the community64 pregnant women who had not started Antenatal Care (ANC) were found by the CHW referred and received at the health facility30 pregnant women absent from the ANC appointment, were found, referred and received at the health facility 23 children were absent from the 8-week postnatal consultation; 14 were found, referred and received in the health facility.Thirty suspected tuberculosis cases estimated were identified and all of them were referred and received at the health facility.
Conclusion: By implementing CDI, HEDECS has leveraged local knowledge, resources, and networks to enhance malaria control efforts. This approach not only improves access to essential services but also empowers communities to take an active role in their health outcome. Continuous adaptation of these strategies will be key to achieving sustained impact in malaria control.
Community-directed intervention "Scaling Up Malaria Control For High Impact" in Bafut North-West Cameroon
Christelle Djousse Kenfo1,&, Mboni E1
1Health Development Consultancy Services, Bamenda, Cameroon
&Corresponding author
Introduction: Cameroon is one of the countries heavily burdened by malaria with it being a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly among children, and pregnant women. Despite the efforts deployed by the Ministry of Public Health and its partners, many rural communities face challenges in accessing prevention and treatment services. The objective was toreduce malaria-related morbidity by 75% and mortality by 75% by 2028 compared to the situation in 2015
Methods: the activities were implemented during the period from January 2024 to September 2024, in Bafut; by HEDECS under the coordination of MINESANTE and Reach Out. Our interventions were focused on the distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide Impregnated Mosquito Nets (LLINs) in routine and mass campaigns, Community Directed Interventions (CDI) by Multipurpose Community Health (CHW), Management of simple or severe malaria cases, monitoring and evaluation, combining other health initiatives like maternal health, child health, and tuberculosis.
Results: thirty-five (35) CHWs were recruited and trained 592 suspected malaria cases were tested and 445 received first-line antimalarial treatment in the community64 pregnant women who had not started Antenatal Care (ANC) were found by the CHW referred and received at the health facility30 pregnant women absent from the ANC appointment, were found, referred and received at the health facility 23 children were absent from the 8-week postnatal consultation; 14 were found, referred and received in the health facility.Thirty suspected tuberculosis cases estimated were identified and all of them were referred and received at the health facility.
Conclusion: By implementing CDI, HEDECS has leveraged local knowledge, resources, and networks to enhance malaria control efforts. This approach not only improves access to essential services but also empowers communities to take an active role in their health outcome. Continuous adaptation of these strategies will be key to achieving sustained impact in malaria control.
