Mozambique End of Spray Report 2020: Spray Campaign: October 20-November 30, 2020

The campaign aimed to control malaria transmission by spraying insecticides on the interior walls and ceilings of homes. The campaign was conducted in 12 districts across the country, with a total of 1,044,000 structures sprayed. The IRS campaign was implemented in collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), the Ministry of Health (MOH), and other stakeholders. The campaign involved training of over 2,500 seasonal personnel, including spray operators, supervisors, and team leaders. The training covered topics such as IRS procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and environmental compliance. The campaign used a range of insecticides, including SumiShield 50WG and Fludora Fusion, which were applied to the interior walls and ceilings of homes. The insecticides were procured through a tender process, and inventory management was conducted to ensure that the correct quantities were available at each operations site. The campaign also included Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities, which aimed to raise awareness among the community about the importance of IRS in controlling malaria transmission. The IEC activities included the distribution of flyers, posters, and other materials, as well as the use of social and behavior change (SBC) approaches to promote the adoption of IRS. The campaign was monitored and evaluated through a range of indicators, including the number of structures sprayed, the number of personnel trained, and the amount of insecticide used. The results of the campaign showed a significant increase in the number of structures sprayed compared to the previous year, with a total of 1,044,000 structures sprayed. The campaign also reported a number of challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the availability of personnel and the procurement of insecticides. Despite these challenges, the campaign was able to achieve its objectives, and the results showed a significant reduction in malaria transmission. The campaign also reported a number of lessons learned, including the importance of conducting thorough environmental compliance assessments before the start of the campaign. The campaign also highlighted the need for improved inventory management and the use of mobile soak pits to reduce the environmental impact of the campaign. The campaign recommended a number of key actions for future IRS campaigns, including the need for improved planning and coordination, the use of more effective insecticides, and the implementation of more effective IEC activities. The campaign also recommended the need for improved monitoring and evaluation, including the use of more robust indicators and the collection of more detailed data. The campaign was conducted in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for IRS, and the results showed a significant reduction in malaria transmission. The campaign was also conducted in accordance with the Best Management Practices (BMP) for IRS, and the results showed a significant reduction in the environmental impact of the campaign. The campaign was funded by the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) through the Abt Associates Inc. contract AID-OAA-I-17-00008, Task Order AID-OAA-TO-17-00027. The campaign was implemented in collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), the Ministry of Health (MOH), and other stakeholders.