In Ethiopia, we are providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to develop and strengthen evidence-based strategies for child survival.14/07/2023
In Ethiopia, we are providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to develop and strengthen evidence-based strategies for child survival.
With the Federal Ministry of Health neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) team, we designed an intervention that aligns with the latest national NTD Roadmap. 23/06/2022
With the Federal Ministry of Health neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) team, we designed an intervention that aligns with the latest national NTD Roadmap.
In Asia, we provide technical assistance and consulting services that shape and strengthen national and international health policies and develop local capacity.23/05/2022
In Asia, we provide technical assistance and consulting services that shape and strengthen national and international health policies and develop local capacity.
In South Sudan, we collaborate with government and partners to support community-centred, evidence-based interventions that respond to changing conditions. 28/05/2021
In South Sudan, we collaborate with government and partners to support community-centred, evidence-based interventions that respond to changing conditions.
In Ethiopia, we are tackling malaria, neglected tropical diseases and poor child health indicators through innovative approaches to health systems strengthening.19/04/2021
In Ethiopia, we are tackling malaria, neglected tropical diseases and poor child health indicators through innovative approaches to health systems strengthening.
With our project in Ethiopia, we seek to integrate prevention, diagnosis, management and reporting interventions of three NTDs into the healthcare system. 27/04/2020
With our project in Ethiopia, we seek to integrate prevention, diagnosis, management and reporting interventions of three NTDs into the healthcare system.
This study looks at community perceptions of biological controls to overcome insecticide resistance, for consideration in dengue control strategies.17/12/2019
This study looks at community perceptions of biological controls to overcome insecticide resistance, for consideration in dengue control strategies.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG) provides a forum for exploring issues pertaining to the fight against malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Keeping malaria…13/12/2018
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG) provides a forum for exploring issues pertaining to the fight against malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Keeping malaria and NTDs high on the political agenda is crucial to…
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than a billion people in tropical and subtropical conditions. NTDs are 20 diverse diseases of poverty and have historically received less global attention than…12/12/2018
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than a billion people in tropical and subtropical conditions. NTDs are 20 diverse diseases of poverty and have historically received less global attention than high-profile 'killer diseases' such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis or malaria. Nevertheless,…
This project aims to improve knowledge of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases and promote the uptake of effective prevention and control practices at the community level using a community…04/04/2018
This project aims to improve knowledge of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases and promote the uptake of effective prevention and control practices at the community level using a community dialogue approach.
Research is central to Malaria Consortium’s work and essential to improving health and health care delivery. We conduct research in a range of locations, transmission settings and health systems to…04/04/2018
Research is central to Malaria Consortium’s work and essential to improving health and health care delivery. We conduct research in a range of locations, transmission settings and health systems to develop and test new approaches and products, as well as…
BackgroundGlobally there are an estimated 390 million dengue infections per year, of which 96 million are clinically apparent. In Cambodia, estimates suggest as many as 185,850 cases annually. The World…16/02/2018
BackgroundGlobally there are an estimated 390 million dengue infections per year, of which 96 million are clinically apparent. In Cambodia, estimates suggest as many as 185,850 cases annually. The World Health Organization global strategy for dengue prevention aims to reduce…
This paper identifies two major priorities in the fight against NTDs: strengthening the capacity of the primary health care health system in correctly diagnosing and managing such diseases, and establishing an effective…09/10/2017
This paper identifies two major priorities in the fight against NTDs: strengthening the capacity of the primary health care health system in correctly diagnosing and managing such diseases, and establishing an effective disease surveillance process.
This pilot tests materials and processes designed to strengthen health workers' capacity to detect, manage and record neglected tropical diseases at the primary healthcare level in Ethiopia.29/09/2017
This pilot tests materials and processes designed to strengthen health workers' capacity to detect, manage and record neglected tropical diseases at the primary healthcare level in Ethiopia.
Nine of the 12 major diseases transmitted by vectors are classified as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Collectively, they account for nearly 300,000 deaths a year, yet vector control interventions for…27/09/2017
Nine of the 12 major diseases transmitted by vectors are classified as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Collectively, they account for nearly 300,000 deaths a year, yet vector control interventions for these diseases have often been overlooked and under-funded. To tackle…
Background
South Sudan has rolled out a neglected tropical disease programme, which envisaged deworming campaigns in states endemic for soil transmitted helminth infections and schistosomiasis.
Methods
In 2016, two deworming campaigns targeting school-age…06/07/2017
Background
South Sudan has rolled out a neglected tropical disease programme, which envisaged deworming campaigns in states endemic for soil transmitted helminth infections and schistosomiasis.
Methods
In 2016, two deworming campaigns targeting school-age children were performed in Central Equatoria. Distribution sites were set…
To achieve our mission, Malaria Consortium will work with partners — including all levels of government — to improve the lives of all in Africa and Asia, especially the poorest…03/02/2017
To achieve our mission, Malaria Consortium will work with partners — including all levels of government — to improve the lives of all in Africa and Asia, especially the poorest and most marginalised. We will target key health burdens, including…
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over 1.4 billion people worldwide and cause half a million deaths each year. They also cause chronic disability, stigma and ill health, disproportionally affecting poor…01/11/2016
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over 1.4 billion people worldwide and cause half a million deaths each year. They also cause chronic disability, stigma and ill health, disproportionally affecting poor and marginalised people. Malaria Consortium aims to ensure access to…
Background
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease which affects almost 300 million people worldwide each year. It is highly endemic in Mozambique. Prevention and control of schistosomiasis relies mainly on mass drug…31/03/2016
Background
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease which affects almost 300 million people worldwide each year. It is highly endemic in Mozambique. Prevention and control of schistosomiasis relies mainly on mass drug administration (MDA), as well as adoption of basic sanitation practices.…
In 2014–2015, we continued our work to reduce malaria deaths and incidence by helping governments tailor, innovate, adopt and apply interventions best suited to their needs. We also supported the…15/12/2015
In 2014–2015, we continued our work to reduce malaria deaths and incidence by helping governments tailor, innovate, adopt and apply interventions best suited to their needs. We also supported the delivery of integrated community case management programmes, extended our engagement…
Universal health coverage (UHC) is central to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 and realising “healthy lives for all”. This advocacy brief outlines how UHC can be achieved and what is…09/12/2015
Universal health coverage (UHC) is central to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 and realising “healthy lives for all”. This advocacy brief outlines how UHC can be achieved and what is needed to make health services made available to everyone, patricularly…
This report highlights the impressive progress that has been achieved in combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) over the last parliamentary term. This progress has largely been made possible due to…24/02/2015
This report highlights the impressive progress that has been achieved in combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) over the last parliamentary term. This progress has largely been made possible due to substantial increases in funding from donors, led by the UK…
This report contains excerpts from Malaria Consortium's full trustees’ report and financial statements 2013–2014. It reviews our key successes and shows the continued expansion of our programmes to improve access…10/12/2014
This report contains excerpts from Malaria Consortium's full trustees’ report and financial statements 2013–2014. It reviews our key successes and shows the continued expansion of our programmes to improve access to effective prevention and treatment of malaria, neglected tropical diseases…
Published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG), this report outlines the leading role the UK has played in achieving solid progress in the fight…14/10/2014
Published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG), this report outlines the leading role the UK has played in achieving solid progress in the fight against malaria.
As final negotiations take place over a successor framework…
This Project Brief describes a study that aims to assess the effectiveness of the community dialogues approach in enhancing community participation and improving knowledge and practices for the prevention and…20/05/2014
This Project Brief describes a study that aims to assess the effectiveness of the community dialogues approach in enhancing community participation and improving knowledge and practices for the prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) at the community level.
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Malaria Consortium was founded in 2003 by a small team of people with a vision - to build the capacity of malaria-endemic countries worldwide to deal with a common and…24/02/2014
Malaria Consortium was founded in 2003 by a small team of people with a vision - to build the capacity of malaria-endemic countries worldwide to deal with a common and treatable disease that was devastating the lives of poor and…
This is a brief project report for Malaria Consortium's Rapid NTD Mapping work, which determined the areas of South Sudan that required mass drug administration (MDA) of preventive chemotherapy for…22/03/2012
This is a brief project report for Malaria Consortium's Rapid NTD Mapping work, which determined the areas of South Sudan that required mass drug administration (MDA) of preventive chemotherapy for neglected tropical diseases, including lymphatic filariasis (LF), onchocerciasis, intestinal worms,…
To inform budgeting to scale up control of trachoma and other NTDs relying on large-scale mass drug administration, this study set out to determine the cost per person treated when…11/10/2011
To inform budgeting to scale up control of trachoma and other NTDs relying on large-scale mass drug administration, this study set out to determine the cost per person treated when antibiotics were delivered via a campaign in South Sudan.
Programmes aiming to control or eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are being scaled up in many parts of the world. As part of this ongoing effort, many countries still need…01/09/2011
Programmes aiming to control or eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are being scaled up in many parts of the world. As part of this ongoing effort, many countries still need to complete mapping of their NTD endemic areas. This study…
Abstract
Control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is suggested to be more cost-effective when drugs are co-administered through a single integrated delivery system rather than separate systems. An essential prerequisite for…13/07/2010
Abstract
Control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is suggested to be more cost-effective when drugs are co-administered through a single integrated delivery system rather than separate systems. An essential prerequisite for such efficiency gains is sufficient geographical overlap of the targeted…
Abstract
Combining the delivery of multiple health interventions has the potential to minimize costs and expand intervention coverage. Integration of mass drug administration is therefore being encouraged for delivery of preventive…29/06/2010
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Combining the delivery of multiple health interventions has the potential to minimize costs and expand intervention coverage. Integration of mass drug administration is therefore being encouraged for delivery of preventive chemotherapy (PCT) to control onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminthiasis,…