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Digitalized Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets Mass Distribution Campaign in the Context of Covid-19 Pandemic in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of Congo: Challenges and Lessons Learned.

Article scientifique 2021 Anglais

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Abstract Background: The DRC organized a first mass distribution campaign of LLINs with digitalized data management with coordinated support from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and SANRU Asbl, in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic in Kongo Central province. This article describes the planning and implementation process of this campaign as well as the challenges and lessons learned.Methods: The planning and implementation process was performed in line with the standard guidance issued by the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) following the start of Covid-19. The changes and adaptations put in place as well as the challenges encountered are described.Results: A total of 5,629,211 people were registered (7.7% above projection) in 1,065,537 households (6.2% below projection) giving an average of 5.3 people per household. Of a total of 3,062,850 LLINs ordered, 2,886,096 were distributed to households (94%). Out of 11,070 villages and 3,947 teams planned, 91.7% of villages were reached and 93% of teams were established.Conclusion: The revision of standards of campaign implementation during Covid-19, as well as effective coordination supported by real-time decision-making through digital data management, have been factors in the success of this campaign. Maintaining this momentum is essential to ensure the continuity of malaria prevention services for the population.

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Likwela, J., Ngwala, P., Austin, J., Ntale, D., Sompwe, É., Mpiana, G., Tshula, J., Likwela, T., Kanku-Ka-Munabe, P., Kumbi, A., Ndahambara, G., Ntale, H., Kiamenga, M., Njila, J., Yav, G., Baneti, D., Ntumba, A. (2021). Digitalized Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets Mass Distribution Campaign in the Context of Covid-19 Pandemic in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of Congo: Challenges and Lessons Learned.. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-520664/v1

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Joris Losimba Likwela Phillipe Lukanu Ngwala Julian Austin Deogratias Cibinda Ntale Éric Mukomena Sompwe Godé Kanyeba Mpiana Joseph Kalonji Tshula Tathy Kalonda Likwela Patrick Kanku-Ka-Munabe Adrien N’siala Kumbi Gilbert Kulimushi Ndahambara Helen Cibinda Ntale Michèle Luntadila Kiamenga Jules Kabongo Njila Ghislain Makhan Yav Didier Gasigwa Baneti Albert Kalonji Ntumba

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