Implementation and evaluation of the P. vivax radical cure intervention

Project Title: Implementation and evaluation of the P. vivax radical cure intervention
Donor:
GF-RAI3E grant
Principal Recipient:
UNOPS
Implementing Sub-Recipient:
Health and Social Development (HSD) and Technical Assistance from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSTMH) (HSD)
Date:
01 January 2021 to 30 June 2021

Key Activities

1) G6PD testing at HF for male Pv cases from the existing case finding system (passive case detection through VMWs and HCs/hospitals)) 2) Development and implementation of treatment algorithm and communications materials for G6PD testing, anti-relapse treatment with Primaquine and monitoring of side effects 3) Ensure treatment with direct observed therapy for 7 days by providers (health facility staff, VMWs) 4) Close monitoring PQ side effects including referral mechanism to referral hospital for further management if severe side effect occurred 5) Conduct qualitative survey to understand community and health care provider perception and acceptance of Pv radical cure in the project target areas 6) Disseminate the results of the study to counterpart and partners for possible scaling up