Table 1.
Location of sample collection | Surveillance method | Samples anticipated* | Samples tested (% of anticipated) | Samples positive (% of tested) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hospital laboratories | Nocturnal thick blood smear | 9,840 | 6,509 (66) | 1 (0.02) |
Dispensaries | Filter paper blood spot (ELISA) | 2,880 | 2,183 (76) | 0 (0.00) |
Total | 12,720 | 8,692 (68) | 1 (0.01) |
The number of samples expected if all participating surveillance locations had submitted 100% of requested samples.