Table 1.
Recommended timing of IPTp initiation and harmonization between NMCP and RHP
| Country | Recommended timing of initiation of IPTp per NMCP guidance | Harmonization between NMCP and RHP guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | 13 weeks | Yes |
| Benin | 16 weeks | Yes |
| DRC | After first trimester | No; RHP guidance pending IPTp update |
| Ghana | Second trimester | No; RHP says 14 weeks |
| Guinea | 13 weeks | Yes |
| Kenya | 13–16 weeks | No; RHP promotes 16 weeks |
| Liberia | 13 weeks | Yes |
| Madagascar | Early as possible in second trimester | No; RHP guidance pending IPTp update |
| Malawi | 16 weeks | Yes |
| Mali | 13 weeks | No; RHP guidance pending IPTp update |
| Mozambique | 13 weeks | Yes |
| Nigeria | Early as possible after first trimester | No; RHP does not mention IPTp |
| Senegal | Second trimester | Yes |
| Tanzania | After 12th week of gestational age | Yes |
| Uganda | Second trimester | Yes |
| Zambia | 16 weeks | Yes |
| Zimbabwe | Beginning of second trimester | No; RHP says first dose should be given after quickening |
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