End of Spray Report 2012: Africa-wide Indoor Residual Spraying (AIRS) Project in Mozambique

The project's primary objective was to reduce malaria-associated morbidity and mortality in six districts in Zambézia province. The project also aimed to establish a model Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) program that would set national performance standards. The project was funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the President's Malaria Initiative. Abt Associates implemented the project in close collaboration with the Provincial Health Directorate in Zambézia province, the District Health Directorates in the six districts, the Ministry of Environmental Affairs (MICOA), and the Ministry of Agriculture (MINAG). The project's main achievements include the implementation of IRS in six districts in Zambézia province, with a total of 6,000 structures sprayed. The insecticide used was pyrethroid. The project also conducted enumeration exercises, which involved the identification and enumeration of households and individuals in the target areas. The project's logistics and supply chain management were critical components of its success. The project team procured necessary equipment and materials, including insecticides, sprayers, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The team also established a system for inventory control and management to ensure that all necessary supplies were available when needed. The project's monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities were designed to assess the effectiveness of the IRS program in reducing malaria incidence and prevalence. The project team collected data on malaria cases, mortality rates, and other relevant indicators. The data were analyzed to identify trends and patterns, and to inform program adjustments and improvements. The project's communication and education activities were also critical components of its success. The project team developed and disseminated information, education, and communication (IEC) materials to raise awareness about the importance of IRS and to promote community participation in the program. The team also conducted training sessions for community health workers and other stakeholders to ensure that they had the necessary knowledge and skills to implement the program effectively. The project's achievements were significant, with a total of 6,000 structures sprayed and a reduction in malaria incidence and prevalence in the target areas. The project also established a model IRS program that set national performance standards for Mozambique. The project's success was due in part to its strong collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders, as well as its effective logistics and supply chain management, M&E activities, and communication and education efforts.