Table 1 Classification of county types and strategy implemented according to NMEAP
Type | Classification | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
I | Local infections are detected in 3 consecutive years, and the incident rate is equal to or greater than 1 in 10,000. | The integrated interventions of case management and vector control will be scaled up to reduce disease incidence because annual parasite incidence (API) < 1 compared to 2010. |
II | Local infections are detected in 3 consecutive years, and the incident rate is lower than 1 in 10,000 in at least one of those 3 years. | Response to any possible malaria cases and active foci is the main strategy to interrupt local transmissions. |
III | No local infections reported for 3 years. | Enhance monitoring and surveillance of imported cases to prevent secondary transmission. |
IV | Areas without malaria epidemic. | Sensitively detect and promptly respond to imported cases. |