Integrated Development Initiative UgandaIntegrated Development
Initiative Uganda

Completed programme

Malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases and Child Health

VHT training on rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) distribution, and schistosomiasis MDA

IDI’s implementation role

Regional implementation lead for integrated community case management (iCCM) and mass drug administration (MDA)

Activities

VHT training on rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) distribution, and schistosomiasis MDA

Reach and results

People reached

210,000

Households and institutions supported

650 Village Health Teams (VHTs), 110 primary schools

Decreased under-five malaria mortality in supported districts by 38%

Programme statistics

iCCM Fever Assessment Accuracy

94.1% of community health workers correctly treated based on mRDT results

MDA Coverage Rate

87.6% therapeutic coverage achieved for schistosomiasis in school-aged children

LLIN Distribution & Utilization

180,000 long-lasting insecticidal nets distributed with an 81.3% household use rate

Severe Malaria Referrals

91% of red-flagged cases successfully transferred to health facilities within 6 hours

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Detailed programme framework

The sections below retain the programme’s activity explanations, monitoring guidance and planning considerations. Suggested measures and design guidance are distinct from the archive-reported activities and results above.

Programme purpose

Support prevention, early recognition, appropriate referral and disease-control learning at community and facility level.

Community participation, inclusion and reliable evidence would guide programme design and review.

Activity framework

Programme priorities

01

Community prevention and health education

02

Community-to-facility referral monitoring

03

Routine malaria and NTD surveillance data review

04

Approved implementation research on service delivery

Monitoring and learning

Prevention coverage, referral completion, reporting quality and delays in access to care.

Final indicator definitions and targets would follow programme design and baseline assessment.

Programme development

Planning would establish appropriate expertise, service-provider agreements, safeguarding and data protection. Research and clinical activities would require relevant approvals and qualified providers.

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