A Timor-based study by Almeida et al. published after the approval of the MTP subsequently confirmed high rates of resistance of SP to P. falcifarum (82.3%) [ 35], underpinning the Minister's belief at the time in the case for policy change.
The results also demonstrated a large variability of CaCc expression in leaves of the two studied Timor hybrids.
In Timor-Leste, the study uses existing quantitative evidence from a recent World Bank health equity and financial protection study 30 to explore the factors that influence the pro-rich distribution of healthcare benefits.
Most of these prescriptions were as part of the Army Malaria Institute studies in Timor-Leste from 2000-2002 (a total of 1,319 soldiers).
In the last 10 years, clinical researchers and non-governmental organizations (NGO) have undertaken studies in Timor-Leste.
In our study, all Timor Hybrid introgressed varieties were derived from HT832/2.
17 A relatively small proportion (79/270, 29%) of patients had positive results on sputum smear tests; this was similar in both groups and consistent with previous studies in Timor-Leste.
Using data from 495 households across 15 communities on Atauro Island, Timor-Leste, this study evaluates the importance of fisheries within a suite of livelihoods; the correlation of livelihoods structure with wellbeing; and the spatial and temporal variation of those livelihoods.
This finding is consistent with studies from Ethiopia and Timor-Leste which showed that use of family planning was associated with lower odds of having anaemia.
Case studies from the Arafura and Timor Seas region are introduced to illustrate some of these trends.
Authors would also like to thank AusAID, the Australian Agency for International Development, for funding the Timor-Leste HealtheSector Resilience Study and the MoH Timor-Leste for allowing this study to be undertaken.
