The PMI VectorLink Côte d’Ivoire 2020 End-of-Spray Report: August 10–September 12, 2020

The campaign aimed to control malaria transmission by spraying insecticides in targeted districts. The report highlights the importance of IRS in reducing malaria cases and deaths in Côte d'Ivoire. The country's National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) collaborated with the PMI VectorLink Project to implement the campaign. The project's goal was to spray 1.3 million houses in 15 districts, covering a population of approximately 2.5 million people. The report outlines the key activities and outcomes of the campaign, including training sessions for spray teams, insecticide quantification and use, and information, education, and communication (IEC) activities. The campaign also focused on environmental compliance, with assessments and incident reports submitted throughout the campaign. The report presents data on the number of training sessions and people trained, as well as the structure of spray teams and insecticide use per district. The data also highlights the importance of IEC activities, with radio broadcasts and community mobilization efforts conducted to raise awareness about the campaign. The report also discusses the challenges faced during the campaign, including COVID-19-related disruptions and equipment shortages. Despite these challenges, the campaign achieved its targets, with 1.3 million houses sprayed and a 27% increase in household income among program participants compared to the control group. The report concludes by highlighting the lessons learned and key recommendations for future campaigns. The recommendations include improving communication and coordination between stakeholders, enhancing environmental compliance, and increasing the use of technology to support campaign activities. The PMI VectorLink Côte d'Ivoire 2020 End-of-Spray Report provides valuable insights into the implementation and outcomes of the IRS campaign in Côte d'Ivoire. The report's findings and recommendations can inform future malaria control efforts in the country and beyond. The campaign's success was attributed to the collaboration between the NMCP, MOH, and the PMI VectorLink Project. The project's use of technology, including mobile health (mHealth) and open data kit (ODK), enabled efficient data collection and management. The campaign's IEC activities also played a crucial role in raising awareness about the importance of IRS and promoting community participation. The report highlights the importance of environmental compliance in IRS campaigns. The project's environmental mitigation and monitoring report provides detailed information on the measures taken to minimize the campaign's environmental impact. The report also discusses the challenges faced during the campaign, including equipment shortages and COVID-19-related disruptions. The PMI VectorLink Côte d'Ivoire 2020 End-of-Spray Report provides a comprehensive overview of the IRS campaign's activities and outcomes. The report's findings and recommendations can inform future malaria control efforts in Côte d'Ivoire and beyond.