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Table 4 Malaria control activities implemented by risk stratification

From: Evidence-based malaria control in Timor Leste from 2006 to 2012

Activity/Method

High risk areas

Moderate risk areas

Low risk areas

Early diagnosis and prompt treatment

   

Activated Passive Case Detection

Yes

Yes

Yes

Active Case Detection

Yes

Yes

Yes

Outreach clinics

Yes

Yes

Yes

Vector control

   

LLINs (pregnant women)

Yes

Yes

Yes

LLINs (1 per 2 persons)

Yes

Yes

In selected areas

Indoor Residual Spraying

Selected areas

Epidemic prone areas

During epidemics

Larvivorous fish

Yes

Yes

Yes

Environmental manipulation/modification

Yes

Yes

Yes

Chemical larviciding

Yes

Yes

Yes

Personal protection

Yes

Yes

Yes

Behavioural change communication

Yes

Yes

Yes