| PSM Area - Policy | |
| Tool name | Shrinking the Malaria Map: A Guide on Malaria Elimination for Policy Makers |
|---|---|
| Sub-categories | Malaria |
| Commodities | Laboratory, Medicines |
| Latest update | 2009 |
| Version | None |
| Developed by | Malaria Elimination Group |
| When to use | To provide guidance and technical insight for leaders in governments considering or having embarked on malaria elimination. |
| Languages | Chinese, English, French, Portuguese |
| Level of use | Central |
| Form | PDF document, 4 MB |
| Amount of training / ta required | No specific skills, except some knowledge of malaria epidemiology and of the impact of malaria interventions. |
| Inputs & Outputs | Output: National strategic plan for eliminating malaria |
| Cost | Free |
| Advantages | Although primarily directed at the programs who have embarked on malaria elimination (either nationally or sub-nationally), this guide will also be useful to countries currently engaged in sustained malaria control with a view on elimination. |
| Limitations | None |
| Availability | English version: http://www.malariaeliminatio...liminationforPolicyMakers.pdf Chinese version: http://www.malariaeliminatio...ination_for_Policy_Makers.pdf French version: http://www.malariaeliminatio...ination_for_Policy_Makers.pdf Portuguese version: http://www.malariaeliminatio...ination_for_Policy_Makers.pdf |
| Remarks | Hard copies (English only) can be ordered from the Malaria Elimination Group (MEG). Contact: Allison Philips |
| Contact | PhillipsAA@globalhealth.ucsf.edu |