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  • Neftaly To reduce the incidence of malaria to below 1 case per 1000 population in every district of Namibia by 2017.

    Neftaly To reduce the incidence of malaria to below 1 case per 1000 population in every district of Namibia by 2017.

    Neftaly: Reducing Malaria Incidence to Below 1 Case per 1,000 Population in Every District of Namibia by 2017

    Malaria remains one of the most pressing health challenges in Namibia, particularly in the northern and northeastern regions. Although progress has been made, malaria continues to threaten lives, economic productivity, and the resilience of health systems. Neftaly, in alignment with the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), set an ambitious but achievable target:

    To reduce the incidence of malaria to fewer than 1 case per 1,000 population in every district of Namibia by 2017.

    This target reflects a strategic shift from malaria control to malaria elimination, supporting Namibia’s vision to become one of the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate the disease.


    Strategic Approach

    Neftaly supported a comprehensive and data-driven approach to malaria elimination by focusing on five key pillars:

    1. Universal Access to Prevention

    • Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) were distributed to households in at-risk areas, targeting children and pregnant women
    • Indoor residual spraying (IRS) was expanded and maintained at high coverage levels across all endemic districts
    • Communities were mobilized through health education campaigns to promote net use and environmental vector control

    2. Timely and Accurate Diagnosis

    • Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) were scaled up to ensure malaria could be confirmed quickly and accurately at all primary health facilities
    • Health workers were trained to implement test-before-treat protocols, reducing unnecessary use of antimalarial drugs
    • Mobile outreach units brought testing services to remote and mobile populations

    3. Effective Case Management

    • Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) were made widely available and administered according to national treatment guidelines
    • Integrated community case management (iCCM) helped extend timely care into hard-to-reach areas
    • Follow-up systems were introduced to track treatment adherence and ensure complete recovery

    4. Surveillance for Action

    • A real-time, district-level malaria surveillance system was established to detect outbreaks and monitor progress
    • Case-based investigation and focal response interventions were implemented in low-incidence areas
    • Data was used to prioritize interventions and allocate resources efficiently

    5. Cross-Border and Regional Coordination

    • Neftaly supported cross-border collaboration with Angola and other neighbors through the Elimination 8 (E8) initiative
    • Border screening, joint IRS campaigns, and data sharing helped reduce imported cases and regional transmission

    Key Outcomes by 2017

    • Malaria incidence dropped below 1 case per 1,000 population in most districts
    • Malaria-related deaths decreased significantly, with near-zero mortality in several regions
    • Over 90% of households in endemic areas owned at least one insecticide-treated net
    • District-level health teams were empowered to lead surveillance, response, and prevention activities
    • Namibia strengthened its status as a front-runner in malaria elimination in sub-Saharan Africa

    Conclusion

    By combining prevention, innovation, and strong partnerships, Neftaly helped Namibia come closer to its goal of eliminating malaria as a public health threat. The milestone of reducing malaria incidence to below 1 case per 1,000 population by 2017 not only protected lives but also built a resilient foundation for sustainable health development.

  • Neftaly Accelerating Case Notification

    Neftaly Accelerating Case Notification

    Neftaly Accelerating Case Notification

    Overview

    Neftaly is revolutionizing how organizations manage and respond to cases with its Accelerating Case Notification system — a smart, efficient, and scalable solution designed to streamline communication, enhance response times, and ensure accountability at every stage of the case lifecycle.


    What is Accelerating Case Notification?

    Accelerating Case Notification is Neftaly’s intelligent alert and communication system that empowers teams to act faster, collaborate better, and resolve cases more efficiently. Whether it’s compliance issues, customer complaints, incident reports, or support cases — Neftaly ensures the right people are notified at the right time with the right information.


    Key Features

    • Real-Time Alerts: Immediate notifications via SMS, email, and in-app for urgent cases.
    • Custom Escalation Rules: Automatically route cases based on severity, location, or type.
    • Integrated Communication Channels: Unified platform for messaging, case updates, and audit trails.
    • Data-Driven Insights: Analytics dashboards that track response time, resolution rate, and notification history.
    • Secure & Compliant: End-to-end encryption and customizable access levels for sensitive information.

    Why It Matters

    Timely communication in case management is critical. Delayed responses can lead to increased risk, legal liability, customer dissatisfaction, and reputational damage. Neftaly’s Accelerating Case Notification ensures:

    • Faster decision-making and action
    • Reduced case backlog
    • Improved stakeholder confidence
    • Transparent audit trails for compliance and reporting

    Use Cases

    • Public Sector: Notify authorities and social services about urgent cases involving public safety or welfare.
    • Corporate HR: Escalate harassment or grievance cases quickly to the right managers.
    • Customer Service: Resolve complaints and escalations efficiently by alerting support teams in real time.
    • Healthcare: Accelerate notifications in cases of medical errors, patient incidents, or emergency protocols.
  • Neftaly To increase case notification rate of all forms of TB from 55.1/100,000 population in 2017 to 287 per 100,000 population in 2020.

    Neftaly To increase case notification rate of all forms of TB from 55.1/100,000 population in 2017 to 287 per 100,000 population in 2020.

    Neftaly Tuberculosis (TB) Case Notification Improvement Project

    Objective:
    To increase the case notification rate of all forms of tuberculosis (TB) in the target population from 55.1 per 100,000 population in 2017 to 287 per 100,000 population by 2020.

    Project Overview:
    The Neftaly TB project was designed to significantly enhance TB detection and reporting across program areas, addressing underdiagnosis and underreporting that hinder effective TB control. Through strategic interventions, the project aimed to identify and notify more TB cases promptly, thereby improving treatment outcomes and reducing transmission.

    Key Strategies:

    • Strengthening active case finding (ACF) through community outreach and targeted screening, especially in high-risk and underserved populations.
    • Enhancing diagnostic capacity by equipping health facilities with improved laboratory tools and training healthcare workers in TB identification and management.
    • Raising community awareness about TB symptoms and encouraging early health-seeking behavior.
    • Building robust reporting and surveillance systems to ensure timely and accurate case notification to national TB programs.
    • Collaborating closely with local health authorities, community organizations, and partners to streamline case referral and follow-up.

    Expected Outcomes:

    • A substantial increase in notified TB cases, reflecting improved detection and reporting.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment initiation, reducing disease severity and transmission risk.
    • Strengthened health system capacity for sustainable TB control efforts.
    • Contribution towards national and global targets for TB elimination.