ต้นทุนรายกิจกรรมการควบคุมโรคไข้มาลาเรีย กรณีศึกษา 2 ตำบล ในจังหวัดสระบุรี

Abstract

The Office of Disease Prevention and Control 4 in Saraburi Province reported a total of 23 malaria cases, with 18 males and 5 females, across 7 villages in Cha-om and Tha Maprang sub-districts of Kaeng Khoi district, Saraburi Province. Key measures to control mosquito vectors in high transmission areas were implemented, each with varying costs and effectiveness. This study aims to analyze the costs of different malaria vector control measures. Objectives :To study the total costs incurred by relevant agencies in malaria control,To analyze the total costs of various activities,To determine the unit cost of each activity. Methodology:This descriptive study utilizes a retrospective review of data collected from October 2022 to April 2023. Results:The agency with the highest total operational cost was the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 4, Saraburi Province, with a total cost of 1,856,570 Baht.The activity with the highest total operational cost was Ultra Low Volume (ULV) fogging, amounting to 1,219,278.20 Baht.The highest unit cost was for residual chemical spraying, at 1,679.98 Baht per household. Conclusion: The activity with the highest total cost was ULV fogging. The activity with the lowest total cost was insecticide-treated bed nets. The highest unit cost was for residual chemical spraying, and the lowest unit cost was for disease investigation. Recommendations:The findings from this research can guide resource allocation planning to improve efficiency. Additionally, this information can serve as a fundamental reference for other related agencies in developing strategies and planning further disease prevention and control activities