Microfinance against malaria: impact of Freedom from Hunger's malaria education when delivered by rural banks in Ghana

Natalie De La Cruz, Benjamin T. Crookston, Bobbi Gray, Steve Alder, Kirk A. Dearden · 2009 · Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Summary. A malaria education program delivered through rural microfinance banks in Ghana significantly improved clients' malaria knowledge and prevention behaviors compared to control groups. Participants who received malaria education were more likely to identify vulnerable populations, recognize insecticide-treated nets as protective, and actually own and use bed nets. The program achieved the largest increases in net ownership and use, demonstrating that microfinance institutions can effectively support national malaria control efforts.

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DOI

10.1016/j.trstmh.2009.03.018

Countries

Ghana

Regions

Africa

Categories

rural-healthcare, funding

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2026-04-28