Evaluating a Community Engagement Model for Malaria Elimination in Haiti: Lessons from the Community Health Council Project (2019–2021)

Bio Med Central, Part of Springer Nature

By 
Kevin Bardosh, 
Luccene Desir, 
Lorence Jean, 
Sarah Yoss, 
Brianna Poovey, 
Andrew Nute, 
Madsen Valerie Beau de Rochars, 
Marc-Aurèle Telfort, 
Fabiola Benoit, 
Ginette Chery, 
Marie Carmelle Charlotin, 
and Gregory S. Noland

Abstract

Background

Community engagement (CE) plays a critical role in malaria control and elimination. CE approaches vary substantially, with more participatory programmes requiring higher levels of adaptive management. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a volunteer-based CE programme developed in Haiti in 2018. The approach was based on local leaders organizing and implementing monthly anti-malaria activities in their communities, and was implemented as part of Malaria Zero Consortium activities.

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