Table 4 Adequacy criteria for the ACT strategy
| Â | GRADE: Total criteria: 8 6.5 to 8 criteria satisfied = Programme implementation adequate 4.5 to 6 criteria satisfied = Programme implementation of intermediate adequacy 0 to 4 criteria satisfied = Programme implementation deficient |
|---|---|
No. | Criteria |
| Â | Preliminary studies |
1 | In vivo or in vitro studies on the resistance of P. falciparum [to] medications in previous treatment plans were carried out [11] |
2 | In vivo or in vitro studies on the sensitivity of P. falciparum to ACT were carried out [11] |
| Â | Coverage |
3 | At least 80% of P. falciparum cases receive ACT [7] |
4 | No ACT stockouts occurred in the public network in the last three years [7] |
| Â | Quality |
5 | Updated protocols and standards exist for ACT in the country's treatment plans [11] |
6 | A system is in place for monitoring ACT treatment failures [11] |
7 | According to standards, ACT is only given when a positive result (microscopic or rapid diagnostic test) occurs for P. falciparum |
8 | A systematic procedure exists to monitor the appropriate application of standards and protocols for ACT [11] |