Malaria elimination in Iran, importance and challenges

Rezaei Hemami, M., Sari, A. A., Raeisi, A., Vatandoost, H. and Majdzadeh, R. (2013) Malaria elimination in Iran, importance and challenges. International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 4(1), pp. 88-94. (PMID:23413116) (PMCID:PMC3570917)

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Abstract

Background: The aim of study is to assess the importance and challenges of Malaria elimination (ME) in Iran's health system. Material: Opinion of experts from Ministry of Health and Medical Education and the chancellors of medical universities affected by malaria were gathered using Focus Group Discussions and in­depth interviews. We asked them about the importance and main challenges of ME in Iran. Results: Main factors on importance of ME were: it's a struggle to reach to equity in the poorest regions of county, prevention of emerging disease in susceptible regions, lowering the cost of control and its effects on the region's socioeconomic condition. Main challenges were Iran's long border with malaria­endemic countries Pakistan and Afghanistan and illegal immigrants, underdevelopment in rural areas, system's insensitivity and diagnosis problem due to reduction of cases. Conclusion: Quantitative and holistic researches are needed for assessing the consequences of ME.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Rezaeihemami, Dr Mohsen
Authors: Rezaei Hemami, M., Sari, A. A., Raeisi, A., Vatandoost, H., and Majdzadeh, R.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment
Journal Name:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
Publisher:Medknow Publications
ISSN:2008-7802
ISSN (Online):2008-8213
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2012 International Journal of Preventive Medicine
First Published:First published in International Journal of Preventive Medicine 4(1): 88-94
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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