Epidemiological Component

To investigate and map the prevalence and distribution of malaria infection, and thereby present an overview of the magnitude of ongoing malaria transmission.

• Household and individual interviews were conducted at each village (50%-80% of households) using surveys developed with Open Data Kit (ODK). These interviews collected census and GPS data for each household, information on malaria intervention practices, ownership of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), history of febrile illness and treatment seeking for recent febrile illnesses. Finger prick blood samples were also collected and screened for malaria.

• In the Lemakot District, adult mosquito surveys were also conducted at twelve to sixteen households where larvae were found in preliminary studies.

• Clinical surveillance systems were established within health facilities at study sites in Mugil District, where febrile patients were screened and tested for malaria. This surveillance has been operating since August 2016. Demographic data and residence location were recorded for each patient and used to create prevalence maps.