Cost-effectiveness

Economic evaluation of SCORE projects with priority given to elimination studies

•What is the influence of social and behavioural incentives on the increase in cost-effective demand for deworming medication among adult population?

•What is the impact of social incentives on take-up and cost-effectiveness of deworming treatment?

•What is the impact of consumption incentives on take-up and cost-effectiveness deworming treatment?

•Can any increase in takeup be attributed to signaling effect wherein individuals are motivated to access treatment in order to demonstrate that they have engaged in pro-social behavior?

To compare the feasibility and programmatic implications of employing the Supervisor's Coverage Tool in schools vs. communities to monitor a school-based MDA.

To determine the feasibility and best practices of using the Supervisor's Coverage Tool to monitor community and school-based distribution and integrated MDA.

The demonstration study of the SD BIOLINE Onchocerciasis IgG4 rapid test aims to provide operational research data on the use and implementation of the test. The performance of the SD BIOLINE Onchocerciasis IgG4 rapid test has been verified in both reference laboratories as well as in controlled field settings. PATH and partners will explore the feasibility of incorporating the test into multiple sites in sub-Saharan Africa, with Senegal as a pilot country.

 We aim to demonstrate the acceptability and feasibility of the SD BIOLINE Onchocerciasis IgG4 test in the Senegal Onchocerciasis Control Programme surveillance activities relative to the diagnostic and collection tools currently used. 

Compare coverage evaluation methods to identify a method that is statistically rigorous and feasible for programs. This study will focus on assessing MDA coverage for lymphatic filariasis by comparing the cost, time and feasibility of 3 different methods: the EPI approach (n=1768), LQAS design (n=95) and probability sampling alternatives (n=1768).

Compare coverage evaluation methods to identify a method that is statistically rigorous and feasible for programs. This study will focus on assessing MDA coverage for lymphatic filariasis by comparing the cost, time and feasibility of 3 different methods: the EPI approach (n=1768), LQAS design (n=95) and probability sampling alternatives (n=1768).

Compare coverage evaluation methods to identify a method that is statistically rigorous and feasible for programs. This study will focus on assessing MDA coverage for lymphatic filariasis by comparing the cost, time and feasibility of the EPI approach (n=1768), LQAS design (n=95) and probability sampling alternatives (n=1768).

Develop a program evaluation tool to permit program managers to effectively assess coverage and compliance. This study will focus on assessing MDA coverage for lymphatic filariasis by comparing the cost, time and feasibility of the EPI approach (n=480), LQAS design (n=95) and probability sampling alternatives (n=480).

Preliminary study findings:

• All three survey methods were feasible for the teams to implement and cost <$5,000.
• Preschool deworming coverage, provided through the community-based MDA, was <60%.
• The main reason for refusing the medication was that the child had recently been dewormed.
• Approximately 80% of preschool children surveyed received at least one dose of unprogrammed deworming in the past 12 months.
• The main sources of unprogrammed deworming were health centers, local pharmacies, and bodegas.

Test STH-TAS,Understand the age prevalence of LF Antibody in different setting.