Inter-sectoral approaches for the prevention and control of malaria among the mobile and migrant populations: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria cases among mobile and migrant populations (MMPs) represent a large and important reservoir for transmission, if undetected or untreated. The objectives of this review were to identify which intersectoral actions have been taken and how they are applied to interventions targeted at the MMPs and also to assess the effect of interventions targeted to these special groups of population.

Results

A total of 36 studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. Numerous stakeholders were identified as involved in the intersectoral actions to defeat malaria amongst MMPs. Almost all studies discussed the involvement of Ministry of Health/Public Health (MOH/MOPH). The most frequently assessed intervention among the studies that were included was the coverage and u

SUBMITTER: Naing C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6240188 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature