Table 1 MDA Activities and other cost categories
From: Defining the cost of the Egyptian lymphatic filariasis elimination programme
Activity | Definition |
|---|---|
Training | Instruction of MOH personnel to carry out the administrative and functional activities of the MDA and instruction of volunteers to develop skills required for the MDA. |
Mapping | Testing to establish microfilaria prevalence in communities. |
Mobilization and Education | Media campaigns and community activities to increase MDA participation. |
Drug Distribution | Logistic aspects of management of the drugs as well as administration of the drugs to the population. |
Adverse Reaction Monitoring | Observation and treatment of persons suffering adverse reactions due to the MDA. |
Surveillance and Laboratory | Tracking of community members in MDA area, laboratory work for testing, case identification, etc. |
Administration | Supervisory work and paperwork to support the MDA. |
LF Non-MDA Costs | Costs related to LF, but not the MDA (excluded from cost calculations). |
Other Non-LF, Non-MDA Costs | MOH costs not at all related to the MDA or to LF (excluded from cost calculations). |