Table 1 Chronological timeline of ACT program implementation in Rufiji District
Start date | Activity |
|---|---|
Sep-02 | Appointment of implementation manager marking the formation of the core project implementation team |
Oct – Dec-02 | Planning meetings & development of IEC* materials |
Nov-02 | Rapid assessment of drug requirements, storage, distribution and consumption in Rufiji District |
Dec-02 – Jan-03 | First and second pre-testing of IEC* materials |
Jan-03 | First printing of posters and training |
Jan-03 | First consignment of drugs delivered to Kibiti health centre |
Feb-03 | Training of health personnel from the 56 district health facilities |
Apr-03 | Local leakage consultant hired to review drug supplies mechanisms in Rufiji District |
Jun-03 | Second printing of posters |
Jun-03 | Second drug consignment delivered to Kibiti health centre |
Aug-03 | Public Launch of new treatment policy in Rufiji District |
Aug-03 | Third drug consignment delivered to the 8 cascade supply stations |
Sep-03 | Fourth drug delivery to the cascades including health facilities in the peripheral areas |
Nov-03 | Fifth drug delivery |
Jan-04 | Re-packaging of drugs began |
Feb-04 | Community meetings |
Feb-04 | Third printing of posters |
Feb-04 | Sixth drug delivery |
Apr-04 | Seventh drug delivery |
May-04 | Adverse drug reaction training |
Jun-04 | Strengthening of various measures to mitigate drug leakages |
Jun-04 | Eighth drug delivery |
Sep-04 | Ninth drug delivery |
Oct-04 | Training of school teachers and community leaders |
Jan-05 | Tenth drug delivery |
Feb-05 | Refresher training of health personnel from 56 district health facilities |
Feb-05 | Integration of malaria awareness campaigns into primary school program |
May – Jul-05 | 11th, 12th and 13th drug delivery |
Aug – Sep-05 | Last community sensitization meetings throughout the district |