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Table 8 Results of the evaluation of adequacy criteria in the implementation of the ACT strategy

From: Rapid assessment of the performance of malaria control strategies implemented by countries in the Amazon subregion using adequacy criteria: case study

No.

Criterion

Ecuador

Peru

Bolivia

Colombia

Guyana

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

  1. Note: 1 = Yes; 0 = No; 0.5 = Partial