Despite progress in reducing malaria worldwide, the fight against this disease in the Peruvian Amazon remains a challenge. In the department of Loreto, cases of malaria and dengue remain worryingly high, with figures that demand urgent action.
In this context, World Vision, a leading organization in the field of community development, with the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has implemented an innovative strategy to combat malaria and dengue in the region. Through its Zero Malaria Plan (PMC), World Vision has achieved significant results in reducing malaria cases in the Loreto region since its implementation in 2018.
The PMC focuses on several fronts, including early identification of cases, training community agents and health workers, and promoting prevention measures such as the use of insecticide-treated bed nets. However, with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of these activities were interrupted, creating the need to adapt and reinforce existing strategies.
In collaboration with local communities and health authorities, World Vision, with the support of KOICA, has developed a residential environment improvement strategy as an integral part of its approach to reducing mosquito density within homes. This approach, implemented within the framework of the Multisectoral Strategic Plan for 2030 of the National Multisectoral Health Policy “Peru, a Healthy Country”, aims to reduce malaria by 90% in Peru by 2030.
One of the most notable initiatives of this approach is the housing improvement pilot to reduce malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases. This pilot has been carried out in close collaboration with local communities, pastoral agents and health workers, with the aim of improving housing conditions and reducing exposure to the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
The results of this pilot are promising. An 87% reduction in mosquito density has been observed within the improved housing, indicating a significant impact in preventing the transmission of malaria and other diseases. Additionally, project beneficiary families have reported a notable decrease in the presence of mosquitoes within their homes, demonstrating the effectiveness of these interventions.
“We are very happy to see the positive results of this pilot strategy,” said Cinthia Inti, macro region manager at World Vision. “It is a testament to the power of collaboration between communities, non-governmental organizations and health authorities to address complex public health challenges such as malaria. “We will continue to work closely with local communities to scale up these interventions and make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of people in the Loreto region and beyond.”
World Vision reaffirms its commitment to continue working in partnership with local communities and health authorities to combat malaria and improve the health of the most vulnerable populations in Peru and around the world.
To learn more about World Vision’s work fighting malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases, visit www.worldvision.pe
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