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Effective program management: A cornerstone of malaria elimination

Gosling, Jonathan; Case, Peter; Tulloch, Jim; Chandramohan, Daniel; Wegbreit, Jennifer; Newby, Gretchen; Gueye, Cara Smith; Koita, Kadiatou; Gosling, Roly

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Authors

Jonathan Gosling

Jim Tulloch

Daniel Chandramohan

Jennifer Wegbreit

Gretchen Newby

Cara Smith Gueye

Kadiatou Koita

Roly Gosling



Abstract

Copyright © 2015 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Effective program management is essential for successful elimination of malaria. In this perspective article, evidence surrounding malaria program management is reviewed by management science and malaria experts through a literature search of published and unpublished gray documents and key informant interviews. Program management in a malaria elimination setting differs from that in a malaria control setting in a number of ways, although knowledge and understanding of these distinctions are lacking. Several core features of successful health program management are critical to achieve elimination, including effective leadership and supervision at all levels, sustained political and financial commitment, reliable supply and control of physical resources, effective management of data and information, appropriate incentives, and consistent accountability. Adding to the complexity, the requirements of an elimination program may conflict with those of a control regimen. Thus, an additional challenge is successfully managing program transitions along the continuum from control to elimination to prevention of reintroduction. This article identifies potential solutions to these challenges by exploring managerial approaches that are flexible, relevant, and sustainable in various cultural and health system contexts.

Citation

Gosling, J., Case, P., Tulloch, J., Chandramohan, D., Wegbreit, J., Newby, G., …Gosling, R. (2015). Effective program management: A cornerstone of malaria elimination. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 93(1), 135-138. https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.14-0255

Journal Article Type Review
Publication Date Jul 1, 2015
Deposit Date May 20, 2015
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Print ISSN 0002-9637
Publisher American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 93
Issue 1
Pages 135-138
DOI https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.14-0255
Keywords malaria, plasmodium, program management, infectious diseases, vectorborne
diseases
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/842105
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.14-0255

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