National Malaria Strategic Plan (NMSP) of Papua New Guinea: 2014 – 2018

Note: A more recent NMSP is available. View it here (link). 

This National Malaria Control Strategic Plan 2014-2018 shows how far the NMCP has come in the struggle against Malaria and provides a strategic direction on the way forward for the NMCP. It is now going to be a collective effort as a country to collectively act with urgency and determination to maintain this tremendous progress and further improve on these achievements gained.

Vision: The vision of the national strategic plan is a substantial and sustained reduction in the burden of malaria in the near term (2014 – 2018) and mid-term (2019-2024), and the elimination of malaria in the long term (from 2025 onward), when existing and new tools in combination with strengthening of health systems will make national elimination feasible.

Goal: To achieve a substantial and sustained reduction in the malaria burden in PNG (reduce Annual Parasite Incidence to 84/1,000 by 2015 and to 72/1,000 by 2018).

Objectives:

1. Objective 1. Maintain high coverage of long-lasting insecticide treated bednets (LLINs) and increase the utilization of appropriate malaria prevention measures.
2. Objective 2. Maximize access to and utilization of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment for malaria (EDAT).
3. Objective 3. Strengthen malaria epidemic preparedness and response capacities at all levels.
4. Objective 4. Maintain malaria monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems and continue to develop the national capacity for surveillance.
5. Objective 5. Expand Public Private Partnerships (PPP) for key malaria interventions.
6. Objective 6. Strengthen malaria advocacy, communication and social mobilization (ACSM).
7. Objective 7. Further strengthen malaria program management at all levels with district level as the priority.