Malaria Consortium possui ampla experiência no apoio a iniciativas de MICC em África e na Ásia. Implementámos uma série de programas de MICC, trabalhando em parceria com ministérios da saúde…22/01/2024
Malaria Consortium possui ampla experiência no apoio a iniciativas de MICC em África e na Ásia. Implementámos uma série de programas de MICC, trabalhando em parceria com ministérios da saúde com vista a apoiar a sustentabilidade destes serviços.
Malaria Consortium possède une solide expérience en matière de soutien aux initiatives PEC-C en Afrique et en Asie. Nous avons mis en oeuvre toute une série de programmes PEC-C en…22/01/2024
Malaria Consortium possède une solide expérience en matière de soutien aux initiatives PEC-C en Afrique et en Asie. Nous avons mis en oeuvre toute une série de programmes PEC-C en partenariat avec divers ministères de la Santé.
A prospective analysis has revealed that scaling up pneumonia interventions could have a significant impact on under-five mortality rates in low- and middle-income countries.12/01/2024
A prospective analysis has revealed that scaling up pneumonia interventions could have a significant impact on under-five mortality rates in low- and middle-income countries.
A project to digitalise integrated community case management in South Sudan aims to address gaps in reporting and increase data quality, and could also improve child health outcomes.07/12/2023
A project to digitalise integrated community case management in South Sudan aims to address gaps in reporting and increase data quality, and could also improve child health outcomes.
Funders of infectious disease research must turn their focus to identified pneumonia research priorities in order to work towards the Sustainable Development Goal for child survival.14/11/2023
Funders of infectious disease research must turn their focus to identified pneumonia research priorities in order to work towards the Sustainable Development Goal for child survival.
À l’occasion du 20e anniversaire du Malaria Consortium, donnons un aperçu de ce que nous avons accompli et de la manière dont nous cherchons à relever les principaux défis qui…08/11/2023
À l’occasion du 20e anniversaire du Malaria Consortium, donnons un aperçu de ce que nous avons accompli et de la manière dont nous cherchons à relever les principaux défis qui restent à relever.
Neste 20º aniversário do Malaria Consortium, refletimos sobre a jornada até agora e fornecemos insights sobre o que alcançamos e como procuramos enfrentar os principais desafios que permanecem.08/11/2023
Neste 20º aniversário do Malaria Consortium, refletimos sobre a jornada até agora e fornecemos insights sobre o que alcançamos e como procuramos enfrentar os principais desafios que permanecem.
On this, the 20th anniversary of Malaria Consortium, we reflect on the journey so far and provide insights into what we have achieved and how we seek to address the…18/10/2023
On this, the 20th anniversary of Malaria Consortium, we reflect on the journey so far and provide insights into what we have achieved and how we seek to address the key challenges that remain.
To help ensure our programmatic efforts continue to progress UHC in the countries in which we work, we have developed a dedicated action plan and a country assessment tool for…21/09/2023
To help ensure our programmatic efforts continue to progress UHC in the countries in which we work, we have developed a dedicated action plan and a country assessment tool for UHC.
With vast experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa and Asia, Malaria Consortium offers technical assistance to ministries of health to implement and improve their iCCM programmes.20/09/2023
With vast experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa and Asia, Malaria Consortium offers technical assistance to ministries of health to implement and improve their iCCM programmes.
This cross-sectional study explores the usability of pulse-oximeters for community health and primary care workers in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda.21/07/2023
This cross-sectional study explores the usability of pulse-oximeters for community health and primary care workers in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda.
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.
The results of this cluster randomised controlled trial suggest that interventions that promote learning and increase CHWs' confidence and connectedness to the wider health system and community can increase appropriate…12/06/2023
The results of this cluster randomised controlled trial suggest that interventions that promote learning and increase CHWs' confidence and connectedness to the wider health system and community can increase appropriate treatment for malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia.
This study highlights the potential value of a technology intervention aimed at strengthening integrated community case management to address the largest causes of childhood morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.12/06/2023
This study highlights the potential value of a technology intervention aimed at strengthening integrated community case management to address the largest causes of childhood morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.
We are expanding community health services across two counties in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state to prevent and treat common health conditions.27/03/2023
We are expanding community health services across two counties in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state to prevent and treat common health conditions.
Ce projet vise à améliorer la gestion des cas de pneumonie au Tchad en comprenant les méthodes actuel utilisé pour gérer pneumonie à différents niveaux du système de santé.05/08/2022
Ce projet vise à améliorer la gestion des cas de pneumonie au Tchad en comprenant les méthodes actuel utilisé pour gérer pneumonie à différents niveaux du système de santé.
With our partners in Ethiopia, we are developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses, including pneumonia. 21/06/2022
With our partners in Ethiopia, we are developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses, including pneumonia.
We aim to improve pneumonia case management in Chad through understanding the methods used to manage cases at different levels of the health system. 17/06/2022
We aim to improve pneumonia case management in Chad through understanding the methods used to manage cases at different levels of the health system.
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.
Digital health can bring quality health services to hard-to-reach areas and facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed decision-making.26/03/2022
Digital health can bring quality health services to hard-to-reach areas and facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed decision-making.
Sabemos que é impossível aplicar umaabordagem única e adaptamo-nos às circunstâncias locais. Temos uma vontade permanente de investigar, melhorar, adaptar e aperfeiçoar.22/11/2021
Sabemos que é impossível aplicar umaabordagem única e adaptamo-nos às circunstâncias locais. Temos uma vontade permanente de investigar, melhorar, adaptar e aperfeiçoar.
We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no one has a monopoly on good ideas. 09/11/2021
We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no one has a monopoly on good ideas.
In this first trial in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda, researchers wanted to identify the most user-friendly pulse oximeters for frontline health workers. 23/07/2021
In this first trial in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda, researchers wanted to identify the most user-friendly pulse oximeters for frontline health workers.
A new reference tool which facilitates manual annotation of breaths based on videos was developed to improve diagnosis of suspected cases and appropriate treatment. 13/06/2021
A new reference tool which facilitates manual annotation of breaths based on videos was developed to improve diagnosis of suspected cases and appropriate treatment.
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.
Acreditamos que a saúde digital é essencial para alcançar um acesso equitativo a um serviço de qualidade e aumentar a eficácia e eficiência dos sistemas de saúde.25/01/2021
Acreditamos que a saúde digital é essencial para alcançar um acesso equitativo a um serviço de qualidade e aumentar a eficácia e eficiência dos sistemas de saúde.
Nous croyons que la santé numérique est essentielle pour assurer un accès équitable à une gestion de cas de qualité et améliorer l’efficacité des systèmes de santé.14/01/2021
Nous croyons que la santé numérique est essentielle pour assurer un accès équitable à une gestion de cas de qualité et améliorer l’efficacité des systèmes de santé.
We believe digital health is key to achieving equitable access to quality case management and advancing health system effectiveness and efficiency.04/12/2020
We believe digital health is key to achieving equitable access to quality case management and advancing health system effectiveness and efficiency.
This study seeks to assess the feasibility of using artificial intelligence on mobile devices to determine respiratory rate in under-fives in low- and middle-income countries.11/11/2020
This study seeks to assess the feasibility of using artificial intelligence on mobile devices to determine respiratory rate in under-fives in low- and middle-income countries.
With Mastercard Foundation, we are developing the capacity of frontline health workers to tackle COVID-19 while providing community case management services.23/07/2020
With Mastercard Foundation, we are developing the capacity of frontline health workers to tackle COVID-19 while providing community case management services.
Fizemos adaptações tecnológicas à plataforma digital upSCALE existente em Moçambique para apoiar os profissionais de saúde a responder à pandemia.
18/06/2020
Fizemos adaptações tecnológicas à plataforma digital upSCALE existente em Moçambique para apoiar os profissionais de saúde a responder à pandemia.
We made technological adaptations to Mozambique's existing upSCALE digital platform to support health workers' ability to respond to the pandemic.29/05/2020
We made technological adaptations to Mozambique's existing upSCALE digital platform to support health workers' ability to respond to the pandemic.
Drawing on our shared child pneumonia experience globally, we highlight the potential impacts of COVID-19 on children and propose a collective response.26/05/2020
Drawing on our shared child pneumonia experience globally, we highlight the potential impacts of COVID-19 on children and propose a collective response.
A investigação é fundamental para tudo o que fazemos no Malria Consortium, esta declaração de capacidade descreve a nossa experiência em investigação. 05/03/2020
A investigação é fundamental para tudo o que fazemos no Malria Consortium, esta declaração de capacidade descreve a nossa experiência em investigação.
To improve the health status of rural communities in Myanmar, we implemented an integrated community case management approach in Sagaing region.27/02/2020
To improve the health status of rural communities in Myanmar, we implemented an integrated community case management approach in Sagaing region.
This study aimed to determine the usability and acceptability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers in Ethiopia.17/12/2019
This study aimed to determine the usability and acceptability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers in Ethiopia.
Malaria Consortium's response to Ansermino et al.'s article 'Are respiratory rate counters really so bad' was published in EClinicalMedicine. 05/12/2019
Malaria Consortium's response to Ansermino et al.'s article 'Are respiratory rate counters really so bad' was published in EClinicalMedicine.
This article identifies models of, and gaps in, the institutionalisation of integrated community case management into national health systems.07/11/2019
This article identifies models of, and gaps in, the institutionalisation of integrated community case management into national health systems.
The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support classifying fast breathing. 03/10/2019
The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support classifying fast breathing.
Integrated community case management with focused demand creation activities can improve access to lifesaving interventions from frontline community providers.27/06/2019
Integrated community case management with focused demand creation activities can improve access to lifesaving interventions from frontline community providers.
This study wanted to document the process and scale achieved for community engagement and mobilisation to foster ownership and sustainability.27/06/2019
This study wanted to document the process and scale achieved for community engagement and mobilisation to foster ownership and sustainability.
Read the testimonies of Daw Wint Wint Soe and Daw Mar Mar Aung, who are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar.14/06/2019
Read the testimonies of Daw Wint Wint Soe and Daw Mar Mar Aung, who are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar.
This capacity statement outlines our contribution to supporting countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Malaria Consortium considers UHC, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), fundamental to the…20/05/2019
This capacity statement outlines our contribution to supporting countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Malaria Consortium considers UHC, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), fundamental to the design and implementation of all our programmes. Our tailored interventions…
From June 2016 to June 2017, Malaria Consortium implemented a pilot project that integrated and scaled up Myanmar's two community case management components to ensure the health system has the…29/11/2018
From June 2016 to June 2017, Malaria Consortium implemented a pilot project that integrated and scaled up Myanmar's two community case management components to ensure the health system has the capacity to respond to all major childhood illnesses.
Malaria volunteers were…
BACKGROUND:Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children aged under 5 years in both sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. The current diagnostic criterion for pneumonia is based…25/10/2018
BACKGROUND:Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children aged under 5 years in both sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. The current diagnostic criterion for pneumonia is based on the increased respiratory rate (RR) in children with cough…
Different health-care management guidelines by the World Health Organization exist to help health workers in resource-limited settings treat patients. However, for children with unclassified fever and no danger signs, management…17/09/2018
Different health-care management guidelines by the World Health Organization exist to help health workers in resource-limited settings treat patients. However, for children with unclassified fever and no danger signs, management guidelines are less clear and follow-up recommendations differ. Both a…
This project aims to improve access to basic health care for children suffering from malaria, diarrhoea, pneumonia and severe acute malnutrition in South Sudan, contributing to a reduction in under…03/05/2018
This project aims to improve access to basic health care for children suffering from malaria, diarrhoea, pneumonia and severe acute malnutrition in South Sudan, contributing to a reduction in under five child mortality in the country.
BackgroundUnder the World Health Organization’s integrated community case management strategy, febrile children seen by community health workers (on day one) without a diagnosable illness and without danger signs are advised…12/04/2018
BackgroundUnder the World Health Organization’s integrated community case management strategy, febrile children seen by community health workers (on day one) without a diagnosable illness and without danger signs are advised to return on day three, regardless of symptom resolution. This…
The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project aims to evaluate community health workers’ and facility health workers’ use of respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia…29/03/2018
The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project aims to evaluate community health workers’ and facility health workers’ use of respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia and Nepal. This brief provides a summary of the project's…
Malaria Consortium launched the first edition of our publications newsletter with links to our most recent journal articles, papers and briefs. You can sign up to our publications newsletter here.…12/02/2018
Malaria Consortium launched the first edition of our publications newsletter with links to our most recent journal articles, papers and briefs. You can sign up to our publications newsletter here.
During the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine in Baltimore (USA) in 2017, our experts gave presentations on malaria surveillance, case management, pneumonia diagnostics and managing…07/12/2017
During the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine in Baltimore (USA) in 2017, our experts gave presentations on malaria surveillance, case management, pneumonia diagnostics and managing unclassified fever.
Background
Integrated community case management (iCCM) strategies aim to reach poor communities by providing timely access to treatment for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea for children under 5 years of age.…28/11/2017
Background
Integrated community case management (iCCM) strategies aim to reach poor communities by providing timely access to treatment for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea for children under 5 years of age. Community health workers, known as Village Health Teams (VHTs) in…
This newsletter offers an overview of Malaria Consortium's activities for World Pneumonia Day 2017, including an online campaign and media coverage. 14/11/2017
This newsletter offers an overview of Malaria Consortium's activities for World Pneumonia Day 2017, including an online campaign and media coverage.
Our 2016–2017 highlights present a selection of key achievements and challenges for the year.
The full Trustees’ report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017 is available…17/10/2017
Our 2016–2017 highlights present a selection of key achievements and challenges for the year.
The full Trustees’ report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017 is available here.
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Background
Across the developing world, countries are increasingly adop ting the integrated community casemanagement of childhood illnesses (iCCM) strategy in efforts to reduce child mortality. This intervention’s effectivenessis dependent on community…07/06/2017
Background
Across the developing world, countries are increasingly adop ting the integrated community casemanagement of childhood illnesses (iCCM) strategy in efforts to reduce child mortality. This intervention’s effectivenessis dependent on community adop tion and changes in care-seeking practices. We assessed the…
Background
Pneumonia heavily contributes to global under-five mortality. Many countries use community case management to detect and treat childhood pneumonia. Community health workers (CHWs) have limited tools to help them assess…09/05/2017
Background
Pneumonia heavily contributes to global under-five mortality. Many countries use community case management to detect and treat childhood pneumonia. Community health workers (CHWs) have limited tools to help them assess signs of pneumonia. New respiratory rate (RR) counting devices and…
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…
In 2016, we continued to help improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health with the support of…17/01/2017
In 2016, we continued to help improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health with the support of our donors, partners and collaborators. Take a look at our…
The Acute Repiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project will evaluate community health workers' use of automated respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia. 09/12/2016
The Acute Repiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project will evaluate community health workers' use of automated respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia.
Malaria Consortium’s pneumonia diagnostics project aimed to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters to help community health workers and first-level health facility…17/11/2016
Malaria Consortium’s pneumonia diagnostics project aimed to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters to help community health workers and first-level health facility workers diagnose pneumonia symptoms in children. This learning paper details…
World Pneumonia Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the world's leading infectious killer of children under the age of five. Malaria Consortium is committed to the reduction of…14/11/2016
World Pneumonia Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the world's leading infectious killer of children under the age of five. Malaria Consortium is committed to the reduction of pneumonia through research, innovation and community health delivery.
Background
Pneumonia is the major cause of death in children globally, with more than 900,000 deaths annually in children under five years of age. Streptococcus pneumoniae causes most deaths, most often…09/11/2016
Background
Pneumonia is the major cause of death in children globally, with more than 900,000 deaths annually in children under five years of age. Streptococcus pneumoniae causes most deaths, most often in the form of community acquired pneumonia. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines…
Background
Antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. One key strategy to minimise further development of resistance is the rational use of antibiotics, by providers and patients alike. Through…27/08/2016
Background
Antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. One key strategy to minimise further development of resistance is the rational use of antibiotics, by providers and patients alike. Through integrated community case management (iCCM), children diagnosed with suspected pneumonia…
This learning brief describes how Malaria Consortium is facilitating community-based management of acute malnutrition in children 6–59 months through the integrated community case management structures in Aweil Centre and Aweil…22/07/2016
This learning brief describes how Malaria Consortium is facilitating community-based management of acute malnutrition in children 6–59 months through the integrated community case management structures in Aweil Centre and Aweil West.
Background
Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five worldwide. Community-level interventions, such as integrated community case management, have great potential to reduce the burden of pneumonia,…31/03/2016
Background
Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five worldwide. Community-level interventions, such as integrated community case management, have great potential to reduce the burden of pneumonia, as well as other diseases, especially in remote populations. However,…
When properly trained and equipped, community health workers (CHWs) in Africa have the potential to reduce child deaths from malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea by up to 60 percent through delivering…01/03/2016
When properly trained and equipped, community health workers (CHWs) in Africa have the potential to reduce child deaths from malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea by up to 60 percent through delivering integrated community case management (iCCM). The Innovations at Scale for…
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five, particularly in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Community health workers (CHWs) providing health services in rural and…01/12/2015
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five, particularly in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Community health workers (CHWs) providing health services in rural and hard to reach areas have been trained to diagnose pneumonia…
This call for action published by the Lancet Global Health on World Pneumonia Day 2015, calls for improved early identification and treatment of childhood pneumonia at community and outpatient level…23/11/2015
This call for action published by the Lancet Global Health on World Pneumonia Day 2015, calls for improved early identification and treatment of childhood pneumonia at community and outpatient level to reduce deaths.
Published in Lancet Global Health
The integrated community case management project aims to provide malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia curative services for children under five by community health volunteers in the most marginalised and hard-to-reach communities.…30/10/2015
The integrated community case management project aims to provide malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia curative services for children under five by community health volunteers in the most marginalised and hard-to-reach communities.
Malaria Consortium’s inSCALE project has been supporting the scale-up of quality integrated community case management programmes to improve child health in Uganda. This paper details the process of establishing village…28/10/2015
Malaria Consortium’s inSCALE project has been supporting the scale-up of quality integrated community case management programmes to improve child health in Uganda. This paper details the process of establishing village health clubs to improve the motivation and performance of community…
This project aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters for the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children by community health…26/10/2015
This project aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters for the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children by community health workers and frontline health facility workers in four low-income countries.…
IntroductionFollowing introduction of iCCM, data from cross-sectional household surveys were examined for socioeconomic inequalities in uptake of treatment and use of iCCM among children with a classification of pneumonia or…04/09/2015
IntroductionFollowing introduction of iCCM, data from cross-sectional household surveys were examined for socioeconomic inequalities in uptake of treatment and use of iCCM among children with a classification of pneumonia or diarrhoea using the Erreygers’ corrected concentration index (CCI). Propensity score…
Background
Integrated community case management relies on community health workers managing children with malaria, pneumonia, diarrhoea, and referring children when management is not possible. This study sought to establish the cost…28/08/2015
Background
Integrated community case management relies on community health workers managing children with malaria, pneumonia, diarrhoea, and referring children when management is not possible. This study sought to establish the cost per sick child referred to seek care from a higher-level…
Background
In Uganda, the main causes of death in children under 5 years of age are malaria and pneumonia-often due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In preparation for a community case…25/08/2015
Background
In Uganda, the main causes of death in children under 5 years of age are malaria and pneumonia-often due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In preparation for a community case management intervention for pneumonia and malaria, the bacterial composition of…
Background
If trained, equipped and utilised, community health workers (CHWs) delivering integrated community case management for sick children can potentially reduce child deaths by 60%. However, it is essential to maintain…12/04/2015
Background
If trained, equipped and utilised, community health workers (CHWs) delivering integrated community case management for sick children can potentially reduce child deaths by 60%. However, it is essential to maintain CHW motivation and performance. The inSCALE project aims to evaluate,…
Abstract
Numerous studies highlight the effectiveness of an integrated approach for the management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea at the community level. There has however been little study on lessons…01/12/2014
Abstract
Numerous studies highlight the effectiveness of an integrated approach for the management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea at the community level. There has however been little study on lessons learnt from implementation in practice and stakeholder experiences which could…
Aim
To identify better performing iCCM programs in sub–Saharan Africa (SSA) and identify factors associated with better performance using routine data.
Methods
We examined 15 evaluations or studies of integrated community case management…11/11/2014
Aim
To identify better performing iCCM programs in sub–Saharan Africa (SSA) and identify factors associated with better performance using routine data.
Methods
We examined 15 evaluations or studies of integrated community case management (iCCM) programs in SSA conducted between 2008 and 2013 and…
This project aims to provide evidence on the rational use of antibiotics at the community health worker and caregiver levels. It also intends to give an indication of the extent…10/11/2014
This project aims to provide evidence on the rational use of antibiotics at the community health worker and caregiver levels. It also intends to give an indication of the extent to which integrated community case management contributes to pneumonia control.
This brief discusses the impact of the inSCALE APE CommCare mobile phone application on community health worker motivation, performance and retention, with the aim to increase the quality and coverage…09/11/2014
This brief discusses the impact of the inSCALE APE CommCare mobile phone application on community health worker motivation, performance and retention, with the aim to increase the quality and coverage of integrated community case management in Mozambique. The application walks…
This report summarises the discussion at the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on the evaluation of respiratory rate and pulse oximetry devices for the diagnosis of pneumonia in children at community…12/09/2014
This report summarises the discussion at the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on the evaluation of respiratory rate and pulse oximetry devices for the diagnosis of pneumonia in children at community and first level health facilities held in Geneva in June…
This report showcases the impact of our Mbale malaria control project through the voices of implementers and beneficiaries. The project ran between 2011 and 2015, and aimed to contribute to…20/08/2014
This report showcases the impact of our Mbale malaria control project through the voices of implementers and beneficiaries. The project ran between 2011 and 2015, and aimed to contribute to the reduction of deaths in children due to malaria and…
This article presents findings on using counting beads and a timer to count a child's respiratory rate in order to improve classification of fast breathing.07/07/2014
This article presents findings on using counting beads and a timer to count a child's respiratory rate in order to improve classification of fast breathing.
Recent research has highlighted the need to better support community health workers in the diagnosis of pneumonia in low-resource settings. An automated device — rather than manually counting the patient's…26/06/2014
Recent research has highlighted the need to better support community health workers in the diagnosis of pneumonia in low-resource settings. An automated device — rather than manually counting the patient's breaths — can help improve diagnosis. This report recommends 13…
A Malaria Consortium está a apoiar o Ministério da Saúde na implementação do programa dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) com foco no Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade. O MICC…19/05/2014
A Malaria Consortium está a apoiar o Ministério da Saúde na implementação do programa dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) com foco no Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade. O MICC inclui a capacitação dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) para poderem…
This Briefing Note describes a baseline and an endline survey conducted by Malaria Consortium to measure the impact of iCCM on improving health seeking behaviour and access to treatment for…20/03/2014
This Briefing Note describes a baseline and an endline survey conducted by Malaria Consortium to measure the impact of iCCM on improving health seeking behaviour and access to treatment for children in two regions. The surveys aimed to establish whether…
Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial…28/02/2014
Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial of specific supportive interventions to boost effectiveness; monitoring and evaluation;…
The inSCALE project evaluates how the quality of health care provided by community health workers in Mozambique can be assessed and improved. 01/12/2013
The inSCALE project evaluates how the quality of health care provided by community health workers in Mozambique can be assessed and improved.
This brief describes a project to support the development of a decision tree for use by the Nigerian government and implementation partners in the roll-out of integrated community case management…18/11/2013
This brief describes a project to support the development of a decision tree for use by the Nigerian government and implementation partners in the roll-out of integrated community case management for major childhood illnesses.
This brief descirbes the project RAcE 2015 which aims to improve access to and the quality of community-level management of childhood malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea in Niger state, Nigeria, building…18/11/2013
This brief descirbes the project RAcE 2015 which aims to improve access to and the quality of community-level management of childhood malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea in Niger state, Nigeria, building on existing community-based health interventions, such as integrated community case…
This study conducted a thematic review of how mHealth projects have approached the intersection of cellular technology and public health in low- and middle-income countries.09/09/2013
This study conducted a thematic review of how mHealth projects have approached the intersection of cellular technology and public health in low- and middle-income countries.
The inSCALE project, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is working to increase coverage of integrated community case management (ICCM) and expand the number of VHTs trained to…02/08/2013
The inSCALE project, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is working to increase coverage of integrated community case management (ICCM) and expand the number of VHTs trained to treat children under five years for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.…
Dietero Magul é oficial de campo da Malaria Consortium, do programa MICC (Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade) na província de Inhambane, em Moçambique. Ele trabalha com as autoridades provinciais…01/07/2013
Dietero Magul é oficial de campo da Malaria Consortium, do programa MICC (Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade) na província de Inhambane, em Moçambique. Ele trabalha com as autoridades provinciais de saúde para apoiar o programa de saúde comunitária que…
Dieterio Magul é um oficial de campo da Malaria Consortium, no programa de saúde comunitária da criança na província de Inhambane em Moçambique. Ele trabalha com as autoridades provinciais de…01/07/2013
Dieterio Magul é um oficial de campo da Malaria Consortium, no programa de saúde comunitária da criança na província de Inhambane em Moçambique. Ele trabalha com as autoridades provinciais de saúde para apoiar o programa de saúde da comunidade, que…
This is the final project report for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) grant to Malaria Consortium for the project “Improving access for under-fives to life saving treatment through integrated…01/07/2013
This is the final project report for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) grant to Malaria Consortium for the project “Improving access for under-fives to life saving treatment through integrated community case management for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea”, which was…
Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being…17/06/2013
Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being used across sub-Saharan Africa to supplement the gaps in basic…
This project brief outlines the aim to improve child survival in children under five years by increasing access to prompt and effective treatment of common childhood illnesses including malaria, pneumonia…29/05/2013
This project brief outlines the aim to improve child survival in children under five years by increasing access to prompt and effective treatment of common childhood illnesses including malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea.
This is a project brief on the inSCALE Project and its aim to increase coverage of integrated community case management, which provides community-based care for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria. 28/05/2013
This is a project brief on the inSCALE Project and its aim to increase coverage of integrated community case management, which provides community-based care for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.
During the last decade child mortality has reduced significantly in a number of African countries, largely due to the scale up of appropriate management of diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria, three…13/03/2013
During the last decade child mortality has reduced significantly in a number of African countries, largely due to the scale up of appropriate management of diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria, three leading causes of death among young children. As a way…
O objectivo do projecto é demonstrar que sob a liderança do Ministério da Saúde, o programa de Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade (MICC) pode ser expandido para 30% dos…01/02/2013
O objectivo do projecto é demonstrar que sob a liderança do Ministério da Saúde, o programa de Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade (MICC) pode ser expandido para 30% dos distritos, o que resultará num maior acesso aos cuidados de…
Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being…10/01/2013
Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being used across sub-Saharan Africa to supplement the gaps in basic…
In South Sudan, ICCM – or integrated community case management – is carried out by trained community volunteers called community drug distributors (CDDs) or community based distributors. These operate…10/01/2013
In South Sudan, ICCM – or integrated community case management – is carried out by trained community volunteers called community drug distributors (CDDs) or community based distributors. These operate like community based (volunteer) health workers in other parts of…
This effectiveness trial, conducted in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Uganda, compared a diagnostic and treatment package for malaria and pneumonia with presumptive treatment with antimalarial drugs.07/11/2012
This effectiveness trial, conducted in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Uganda, compared a diagnostic and treatment package for malaria and pneumonia with presumptive treatment with antimalarial drugs.
This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease…22/03/2012
This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and…
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's CIDA-funded Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) activities in Mozambique, South Sudan, Uganda and Zambia, which aimed to demonstrate implementation at scale of…22/03/2012
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's CIDA-funded Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) activities in Mozambique, South Sudan, Uganda and Zambia, which aimed to demonstrate implementation at scale of effective, replicable community-based treatment systems for childhood malaria, pneumonia and…
This study sought to determine the competence of community health workers in Uganda to correctly assess, classify and treat malaria and pneumonia among under-five children after training.14/07/2011
This study sought to determine the competence of community health workers in Uganda to correctly assess, classify and treat malaria and pneumonia among under-five children after training.
Este projecto teve como objectivo demonstrar a aplicacao eficaz de manejo baseado na comunidade de casos infantis de malaria, pneumonia e diarreia, para reduzir a mortalidade em crianças menores de…01/11/2010
Este projecto teve como objectivo demonstrar a aplicacao eficaz de manejo baseado na comunidade de casos infantis de malaria, pneumonia e diarreia, para reduzir a mortalidade em crianças menores de 5 anos, em 4 países africanos.