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The 'STRICT' framework for promoting effective malaria control in Ghana
Irene G Ampomah1, Susan Devine2, Genevieve A Ampomah3
1Department of Population and Health, University of Cape Coast, UC 182, Cape Coast, Ghana. irene.ampomah@my.jcu.edu.au.
Background:
Malaria remains a significant public health burden, necessitating evidence-based strategies to reduce prevalence and associated morbidity. This study explores the potential of integrated healthcare, encompassing both modern and traditional herbal medicine (THM), for malaria control in Ghana.
Methods:
Employing a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with medical doctors, pharmacists, and THM providers. Thematic analysis approach was utilized to inductively analyse interview data and integrate participants' lived experiences and suggestions.
Results:
Six themes emerged: Standardization of THM practice; Training on THM broadened; Research on THM expanded; Increasing awareness of THM integration hospitals and inclusion of THM in national health insurance scheme; Constant supply of certified herbal medications; and Tax relief provision. These recommendations form the 'STRICT' framework for developing functional health system for promoting an effective malaria control through integrated healthcare in Ghana.
Conclusion:
It was evident that the 'STRICT' framework can potentially transform healthcare delivery and improve service quality for malaria patients. Policymakers, healthcare providers, and managers can utilize these insights to advocate for and implement integrated healthcare strategies, ultimately enhancing service delivery for all Ghanaians, particularly those suffering from malaria.
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