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This report provides an overview of the malaria situation in District Dadu for January to March 2013, authored by Dr. Ghulam Siddique Panhwar from the District Health Office. It includes records of malaria microscopy and rapid diagnostic test (RDT) centers, staffing, stock situations, and quality assurance measures. It also discusses issues faced, such as lack of coordination between health authorities and the private sector's role in malaria management. The report emphasizes the need for better training and resource allocation to combat malaria effectively.
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MALARIAUpdate for District DaduJan- March 2013 By Dr. GhulamSiddiquePanhwar District Health Office Dadu
DATA RECORDING AND REPORTINGFM 2 Records available or not at EDO Health Office for Jan , Feb, March 2013FM 3 Records available or not at EDO Health Office for Jan , Feb, March 2013. (Please bring hard copies) • FM 2 Record Is available at District Health Office Dadu. • FM 3 Record Is available at District Health Office Dadu.
Microscopy Quality assurance measures in the District • Refresher Training of 18 Microscospist at MCP Directorate Hyderabad. During March, 2013. • Uninterrupted provision of slides pickers & Reagents by MCP • Availability of Functional Microscopes (Olympus) by ASD. • Regular visits of DHMT
Update on Monthly Malaria Coordination MeetingsRecord of Minutes of meetings ( Jan, Feb, March 2013)Compliance with decisions of Meetings ( Jan, Feb, March 2013) • Regular Monthly Cluster Meeting of Microscopy / RDT Centers • Minutes Available with Regional Coordinator ASD • Implementation of all the decisions taken in previous meeting
Involvement of DHMT in Distribution and Verification of LLINs • Distribution is done directly by ASD without consulting DHMT, for proper & need based distribution.
Involvement of DHMT in Indoor Residual Spray • No Internal Residual spray carried out during Jan, Feb & March 2013 • ASD has planned for IRS 20’000 rooms in 2nd Quarter. • DHMT should be consulted to prioritize the most vulnerable areas.
Main Issues & Solutions • Lack of proper coordination between ASD & DHMT • Private Health Care provider may be trained for Malaria case Management for proper elimination of Malaria. • Availability of Quality assured RDT Kits at Private sector • Pharmaceutical Companies should be restricted to promote ACT for P Vivax • Availability of Quality assured / GMP Certified anti Malarial Drugs in Private Sector