TABLE 1-4The Abuja Summit Targets, April 2002

RBM strategyAbuja target (by 2005)
Prompt access to effective treatment
  • 60% of those suffering with malaria should have access to and be able to use correct, affordable, and appropriate treatment within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms
Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs)
  • 60% of those at risk for malaria, particularly children under 5 years of age and pregnant women, will benefit from a suitable combination of personal and community protective measures, such as ITNs
Prevention and control of malaria in pregnant women
  • 60% of pregnant women at risk of malaria will be covered with suitable combinations of personal and community protective measures, such as ITNs
  • 60% of pregnant women at risk of malaria will have access to intermittent preventive treatment
Malaria epidemic and emergency response
  • 60% of epidemics are detected within 2 weeks of onset
  • 60% of epidemics are responded to within 2 weeks of detection

Note: The original Abuja declaration included the recommendation for chemoprophylaxis as well, but current WHO and RBM policy strongly recommends IPT—and not chemoprophylaxis—for prevention of malaria during pregnancy.

SOURCE: WHO/UNICEF (2003)

From: 1, Malaria Today

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