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The IPTi Consortium: research for policy and action
David Schellenberg1, Badara Cisse, Clara Menendez
1Department of Infectious Diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT, UK. DMSchellenberg@aol.com
Trends in Parasitology
|May 23, 2006
Summary
Intermittent preventive treatment in infants (IPTi) shows promise for malaria control in endemic areas. Further evaluation by a global consortium aims to confirm its policy value.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Public Health Interventions
Background:
- Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in endemic regions.
- Existing malaria control strategies require continuous evaluation and potential augmentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evidence for intermittent preventive treatment in infants (IPTi) as a malaria control strategy.
- To outline the approach of an international consortium evaluating IPTi in diverse settings.
- To inform policy decisions regarding the integration of IPTi into national malaria control programs.
Main Methods:
- The study is a review summarizing available information on IPTi.
- It details the methodology of an international consortium evaluating IPTi.
- The evaluation involves assessing IPTi in various geographical and programmatic contexts.
Main Results:
- A randomized controlled trial in Tanzania indicated IPTi's potential effectiveness.
- IPTi, delivered via the Expanded Program on Immunization, may reduce malaria burden in infants.
Conclusions:
- IPTi presents a potentially valuable addition to existing malaria control strategies.
- Robust evidence generation is crucial for guiding the policy adoption of IPTi.
- International collaboration is key to evaluating and potentially implementing IPTi globally.