Feasibility and implementation of community-based malaria case management with integrated vector control in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Background: Malaria prevalence in the Mulumbu Health Area in Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo has remained high (>70 %) despite repeated vector control (indoor residual spray) and mass insecticide-treated bed net coverage. Therefore, a pilot study was implemented to attack the parasite directly and demonstrate the feasibility and acceptability of community case management of malaria (CCMm) using trained community health workers (CHWs).

Methods: A 13 month prospective evaluation of CCMm was undertaken in 14 rural villages.