SIERRA LEONE
Sierra Leone’s entire estimated population of 6.5 million is vulnerable to malaria. More than 2 million outpatient visits due to malaria are reported annually, of which half are children under five years of age. A 2016 household survey demonstrated parasitemia ranges from 6 percent in Western Urban to 58 percent in Koinadugu district, among children 6–59 months of age. PMI distributes insecticide-treated nets and supports intermittent preventive treatment of pregnant women. PMI also procures diagnostic tests, antimalarials, and injectable artesunate for severe disease. Finally, PMI supports health worker training and mentoring, entomological surveillance, social and behavioral change strategies, and routine health information systems at the chiefdom level.
Country Fact Sheet
SIERRA LEONE MALARIA OPERATIONAL PLANS (MOPs)
The Malaria Operational Plans below are detailed 1-year implementation plans for PMI partner countries. Each plan reviews the current status of malaria control and prevention policies and interventions, identifies challenges and unmet needs to achieve PMI goals, and provides a description of planned PMI-funded activities. Each Malaria Operational Plan has been endorsed by the U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator and reflects collaborative discussions with the national malaria control programs and partners in country. Changes to these plans are reflected in revised postings.
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