Costs of Early Detection Systems for Malaria in Kenya and Uganda
Author Information
Author(s): Dirk H. Mueller, Tarekegn A. Abeku, Michael Okia, Beth Rapuoda, Jonathan Cox
Primary Institution: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Hypothesis
What are the costs associated with establishing and running an early detection system for epidemic malaria in highland areas of Kenya and Uganda?
Conclusion
The study suggests that early detection systems for malaria are likely to be cost-effective.
Supporting Evidence
- The total costs of the early detection system per district per year ranged between US$ 14,439 and 15,512.
- Salaries were identified as major cost-drivers, accounting for a significant portion of overall costs.
- 96 DALYs in Uganda and 103 DALYs in Kenya would need to be averted annually for the system to be considered cost-effective.
Takeaway
This study looks at how much it costs to set up a system that helps detect malaria outbreaks early, which can save lives and money.
Methodology
An economic costing was carried out from the health service provider's perspective, assessing both capital and recurrent costs.
Limitations
The study did not include costs associated with response measures implemented based on epidemic alerts.
Participant Demographics
The study involved health service providers in four districts in highland areas of Kenya and Uganda.
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