Zimbabwe Assistance Program in Malaria: Quarterly Report April–June 2017

ZAPIM's efforts focused on implementing various activities aimed at reducing malaria cases in Zimbabwe. The program's quarterly report for April-June 2017 highlights several key achievements. Community Case Management (CCM) was a major focus area for ZAPIM during this quarter. The program trained over 2,500 community health workers in CCM, with a significant number of them being women. These health workers were equipped with the necessary skills to provide malaria treatment and care to their communities. The program also distributed over 100,000 Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets (LLINs) to vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and children under the age of five. Social and Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) was another critical component of ZAPIM's activities during this quarter. The program conducted various community dialogues, sensitization meetings, and training sessions to raise awareness about malaria prevention and control. The program also developed and distributed a Tonga Language Village Health Worker Tool Kit to facilitate communication with communities in the southern region of Zimbabwe. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) was a key aspect of ZAPIM's activities during this quarter. The program conducted training sessions for health workers on Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). The program also conducted a Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) in 2016, which is currently being reviewed by the NMCP. Despite the progress made, ZAPIM faced several challenges during this quarter. The program encountered difficulties in distributing LLINs to some areas due to logistical constraints. Additionally, the program faced challenges in training health workers in IDSR and M&E due to limited resources and capacity. The Zimbabwe Assistance Program in Malaria (ZAPIM) has made significant progress in reducing malaria cases in Zimbabwe. The program's efforts have been focused on strengthening the country's malaria control program, improving access to malaria treatment and care, and promoting social and behavioral change communication. While challenges remain, ZAPIM is committed to continuing its efforts to reduce malaria cases in Zimbabwe. ZAPIM's quarterly report highlights several key achievements, including the training of over 2,500 community health workers in CCM, the distribution of over 100,000 LLINs, and the conduct of various community dialogues and sensitization meetings. The program's efforts have been focused on improving access to malaria treatment and care, promoting social and behavioral change communication, and strengthening the country's malaria control program. The program's progress has been monitored and evaluated through various indicators, including the number of community health workers trained, the number of LLINs distributed, and the number of community dialogues conducted. The program's quarterly report provides a comprehensive overview of its activities and achievements during the period of April-June 2017. ZAPIM's efforts have been supported by various stakeholders, including the NMCP, the provinces, districts, wards, and village levels. The program's progress has been facilitated by the availability of resources, including funding and technical assistance. However, the program continues to face challenges, including logistical constraints and limited resources.