Publications by authors named "Wilbald Anthony"
Background: Reactive case detection (RACD) for malaria control has been found effective in low transmission settings, but its impact and cost-effectiveness in moderate-to-high transmission settings are unknown. We conducted an economic evaluation alongside an empirical trial of a modified RACD strategy (1,7-mRCTR) in three moderate-to-high malaria transmission districts in Tanzania.
Methods: The costs and cost savings associated with the intervention relative to passive case detection alone were estimated in the study sites of Kilwa, Kibiti, and Rufiji districts in Tanzania from 2019-2021.
Article Synopsis
- Progress in malaria control has stalled, prompting the need for innovative surveillance and response strategies in Africa, specifically through the 1,7-malaria Reactive Community-Based Testing and Response (1,7-mRCTR) approach tested in Tanzania.
- The study showed that 244,771 community-based malaria rapid tests were conducted over two years, resulting in a significant decline in malaria prevalence from 27.4% to 11.7% in intervention areas, with a notable 4.5% decrease attributed to the 1,7-mRCTR strategy.
- Despite challenges such as interruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the findings suggest that the 1,7-mRCTR approach is effective in reducing malaria incidence, particularly