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. 2010 Jan 28;5(1):e8937. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0008937

Table 1. Key Features of programme activities.

Characteristics Kwale-MoH programme Kisii-Merlin programme
Training Two-day participatory training of PMRs on use of amodiaquine. Recruitment based on selling anti-malarial medicines, stability of outlet and positioning in remote settings. Training covered malaria treatment and control, signs and symptoms of malaria, signs requiring referral to trained health workers and communications skills Three-day participatory training of PMRs on use of amoadiaquine. Recruitment based on selling antimalarial medicines, stability of outlet and positioning in remote settings, training covered malaria treatment an control, signs and symptoms of malaria, signs requiring referral to trained health workers, communication skills and record keeping
Demand creation Public information activities through schools, churches and community distribution of T-shirts with messages on fever management Not conducted
Accreditation Paper posters Wooden posters and award of certificates
Motivation Financial token to actors participating in workshops. Per diem allowances of $ 3.7 given to PMRs and $ 5.2 for Public health officers and District health management teams members participating in the workshops
Monitoring and evaluation Follow ups not conducted Visits to check records, administer quizzes and discuss ways of solving practical problems
Implementing agencies/funding Ministry of health-Global Fund NGO-Merlin in collaboration with ministry of health with funding from the government of Finland