Table 1 Time line of key events
From: Costs and effects of the Tanzanian national voucher scheme for insecticide-treated nets
Time | Activity |
|---|---|
Mar 2002 | Contract signed with GFATM |
Nov 2002 | Agreement signed between MoH and GFATM |
Mar 2003 | GFATM Funds arrive |
Apr 2003 | ITN cell leader appointed with funds and technical assistance from Swiss Development Corporation and Swiss Tropical Institute |
Oct 2003 | Programme Assistant and advisor appointed |
May 2004 | Tender for contractors issued |
Jun 2004 | Contract issued to logistics and training contractors |
Jul 2004 | Roll out planning begins |
Sep 2004 | Rollout training begins Regional training begins for voucher redemption |
Oct 2004 | Contracts issued to auditors and monitoring and evaluation contractors |
Oct 2004 | TNVS scheme formally launched Voucher distribution begins phased roll-out by district |
May 2006 | 100% nationwide coverage achieved |