Table 2 Summary of Recommendations for Malaria Elimination Strategies in Haiti

Recommendations for Malaria Elimination Strategies in Haiti

Using Combination Therapy with chloroquine and primaquine to treat suspected and confirmed cases

Using long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) supported by indoor-residual spraying of insecticide

Strengthening infrastructure

Providing malaria diagnosis and treatment

Timely case detection

Complete and accurate case reporting

Expanding and synchronizing surveillance and data systems

Improving field testing for active case detection

Mapping the location of cases and drug resistance

Mapping the location of G6PD deficiency and prevalence

Evaluating testing limitations

Vector control

Controlling malaria in adjacent communities on the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Giving intermittent preventative treatment during pregnancy

Utilization of Community Health Workers

Working with partners to build collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches

Addressing limitations including cost, technical, operational and financial feasibility

Training and public education

Identification of barriers to implementation and use of prevention and treatment modalities from perspectives of multiple stakeholders