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Table 3 Intervention packages for HFCA strata

From: Malaria epidemiology, surveillance and response for elimination in Lao PDR

Strata

Intervention packages

Case based surveillance and response are applied as an intervention in all elimination districts

Stratum 1: Malaria Free

1. Universal testing and treatment

2. IEC

Stratum 2: Low risk

1. Universal testing and treatment

2. IEC

Stratum 3: Moderate risk

1. Universal testing and treatment

2. Universal LLIN coverage

3. Targeted VMWs (villages with population at risk)

4. Outbreak or foci response (ACD, IRS, entomological surveillance, LLIN)

5. IEC

Stratum 4: High risk

1. Universal testing and treatment

2. Universal LLIN coverage

3. Targeted VMWs (including FTAT)

4. Outbreak or foci response (ACD, IRS, entomological surveillance, LLIN)

5. IEC

  1. ACD Active Case Detection, IRS Indoor Residual Spraying, LLIN Long-Lasting Insecticide-treated Net, IEC Information Education and Communication, HFCA Health Facility Catchment area