2019 Burkina Faso End of Spray Report

The campaign aimed to control the spread of malaria by spraying insecticides in targeted districts. The campaign was implemented by the PMI VectorLink Project, in collaboration with the Government of Burkina Faso and other stakeholders. The campaign planning process began in 2019 with the development of a comprehensive plan, which included logistics planning, procurement of personal protective equipment and insecticides, and training of personnel. The plan was implemented in collaboration with local authorities and other stakeholders. The campaign was launched with a ceremony in the presence of government officials and other dignitaries. The implementation of the IRS activities involved the deployment of spray teams to targeted districts, where they conducted door-to-door spraying of insecticides in homes and other structures. The teams were supervised by experienced personnel, who ensured that the spraying was done in accordance with established protocols. The campaign also involved the distribution of insecticides and other materials to operations sites, as well as the management of stock levels during the campaign. Entomology played a crucial role in the campaign, with quality assays conducted to ensure that the insecticides used were effective against malaria-carrying mosquitoes. The results of the assays showed that the insecticides used were effective, and the campaign was able to achieve its objectives. Monitoring and evaluation were critical components of the campaign, with data collected and analyzed to assess the effectiveness of the campaign. The data showed that the campaign was able to achieve significant reductions in malaria cases, with the number of cases declining by 27% compared to the previous year. The campaign also achieved high levels of coverage, with 95% of targeted structures sprayed. The campaign also involved the implementation of environmental compliance measures, including the use of environmentally friendly insecticides and the proper disposal of waste materials. The campaign also included IEC activities, which aimed to educate the public about the importance of malaria control and the benefits of the IRS campaign. The campaign also involved gender mainstreaming, with efforts made to ensure that women and other marginalized groups were involved in the campaign. The campaign also included capacity building activities, which aimed to build the skills and knowledge of personnel involved in the campaign. Post-season activities included the demobilization of commodities, inventory assessment, and the evaluation of the campaign's effectiveness. The campaign also identified several challenges and lessons learned, which will inform future campaigns. The campaign's success was attributed to the strong collaboration between stakeholders, the effective planning and implementation of the campaign, and the commitment of personnel involved in the campaign. The campaign's results showed that the IRS campaign was effective in controlling the spread of malaria in Burkina Faso. The campaign achieved high levels of coverage, and the number of malaria cases declined significantly. The campaign also demonstrated the importance of collaboration and coordination between stakeholders in achieving public health goals.