No. | Criterion | Ecuador | Peru | Bolivia | Colombia | Guyana |
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1 | In vivo or in vitro studies on the resistance of P. falciparum to medications in previous treatment plans carried out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 | In vivo or in vitro studies on the sensitivity of P. falciparum to ACT were carried out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
3 | Minimum of 80% of P. falciparum cases receive ACT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
4 | No ACT stockouts in the public network in the last three years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
5 | Updated standards and protocols for ACT in treatment plans in the country | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
6 | There is a system for monitoring ACT treatment failures | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
7 | According to standards, ACT is only given when there is a positive result (microscopic or rapid test) for P. falciparum | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
8 | A systematic procedure exists for monitoring the appropriate application of ACT standards and protocols | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
 | Total | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 |