Successful implementation of ITN distribution through health facilities in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global efforts to reduce malaria burden include distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets through mass campaigns and routine channels. Ghana's National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) distributes insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) through various channels, including to pregnant women at antenatal care (ANC) visits and children at vaccination visits through child welfare clinics (CWC). This study assessed historical ITN distribution throughout ANCs and CWCs across Ghana and the characteristics of high performing facilities.

Methods

Monthly data on routine ITN distribution was provided from Ghana's national health information management system for the years 2016-2021. Analyses were conducted to assess the performance of ITN distribution at ANC and CWC

SUBMITTER: Nunez L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10398947 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature