Table 1 List of interventions for increased access to ACTs in Uganda
Years | Intervention |
|---|---|
2005 | National policy on malaria treatment recommends ACTs as first line treatment for malaria case management following emergence of parasite resistance to the medicines such as chloroquine and sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine [23] |
2010 | WHO introduces Test and Treat policy for malaria. With universal access to parasitological diagnosis of malaria possible using rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), WHO recommended that all cases of suspected malaria should have a test to confirm diagnosis [24] |
2011 | GF introduces AMFm programme in Uganda: 80% subsidy for anti-malarials Monitoring of anti-malarial availability and prices |
2015 | GF introduces CPM programme in Uganda: 70% subsidy for anti-malarials Monitoring of anti-malarial availability and prices Training of health workers Behaviour change communication programme for community |