Summary
Overarching six-year plan for Government of Vanuatu, World Health Organisation, Global Fund and AusAID to work towards eliminating malaria from Vanuatu, commencing with Tafea Province.
Description
The program aims to achieve and maintain: 90 per cent population coverage with insecticide treated nets; expanded testing for malaria to all health facilities; and systematic use of more effective drug therapies. Activities include: infrastructure development (boats, vehicles, communications, health facility renovation and improved drugs' storage); national (375 person-years) and international (36 person-years) workforce recruitment; vocational training for almost 1200 staff in Vanuatu; and academic scholarships for 73 staff.
Last Updated: 24 September 2014