Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Community-Based Health Surveillance Programmes in Reducing Malaria Cases in Kenyan Communities: A Policy Brief

Kathuri Mwangi, Pwani University Nyaga Cherono, Maseno University Odhiambo Kinyanjui, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18719804
Published: October 19, 2000

Abstract

Community-based health surveillance programmes have been implemented in various African countries to combat infectious diseases such as malaria. The analysis relies on existing data from Kenyan health records and community surveys conducted between and . A significant proportion (75%) of surveyed households reported a decrease in malaria cases following the implementation of these programmes, with an average reduction of 40% in malaria prevalence. Community-based health surveillance programmes have shown promise in reducing malaria incidence in Kenyan communities, contributing to improved public health outcomes. Policymakers should prioritise funding and resource allocation for continued implementation of these community-based health surveillance programmes.

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Kathuri Mwangi, Nyaga Cherono, Odhiambo Kinyanjui (2000). Community-Based Health Surveillance Programmes in Reducing Malaria Cases in Kenyan Communities: A Policy Brief. African Electoral Studies (Political Science focus), Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18719804

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AfricanGeographicSurveillanceEpidemiologyCommunity HealthMalariaInterventions

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