153 items related to 'Chad'
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New report marks 10 years of transformational seasonal malaria chemoprevention scale up and innovation
A new report has been launched to mark 10 years of the successful implementation of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) in Africa. The report, entitled ‘From concept to scale – Celebrating 10…
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We must do more to increase equitable access to essential health services
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 400 million people still lack access to one or more essential health services. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a goal adopted by the…
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Advancing the conversation on SMC at ASTMH 2022
The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene’s (ASTMH) Annual Meeting is one of the world’s most important meetings of global health practitioners, researchers and funders. While the rainy…
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Photo story: Learning exchange shares institutional capacity to respond to rising arbovirus threat in Africa
From 31 October to 5 November 2022, as part of the Resistance Against Future Threats (RAFT) project through Vector Control, funded by UK aid, Malaria Consortium hosted a learning exchange with…
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Why we must increase access to lifesaving pneumonia interventions for children
As COP27 is underway this week in Sharm el-Sheikh, the world is reminded of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set by the United Nations, one of which is to catalyse action against climate…
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Strengthening the pneumonia response in Ethiopia and Chad
In partnership with the Ministry of Health, we supported the development of an integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses action plan.
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ASTMH 2022: Transforming health through innovation
In the third and final instalment of our ASTMH blog series, we explore the need to prioritise innovation in public health programming to optimise the impact of interventions and help ensure more…
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Feasibility and acceptability of extending delivery of SMC to children aged 5–10 years in Chad
Stakeholders support extending SMC to older children, but believe children 3–59 months should be reached first.
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ASTMH 2022: The power of partnerships to optimise health outcomes
In the first instalment of our American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene's Annual Meeting (ASTMH) series this year, we're highlighting the powerful role of partnerships in delivering…
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Exploring the role model approach to strengthen the administration of SMC medicines in Chad
The role model approach supports caregivers to administer SMC medicines more effectively.
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completedStrengthening the pneumonia response in Ethiopia and Chad
Despite the country’s progress in improving the health status of children under five over the last decade, the Every Breath Counts (EBC) Coalition has still identified Ethiopia as one of its top 10…
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Extending delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention to children aged 5–10 years in Chad: A mixed-methods study
This study was conducted in Massaguet health district in Hadjer Lamis province, where SMC has been implemented since 2015.
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Pneumonia project launched in N’Djamena, Chad
A new initiative to improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and referral of children with pneumonia in Chad was launched today at an event in N’Djamena. The event was attended by the Minister of…
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Strengthening the pneumonia response in Chad: Developing a pneumonia control strategy
We aim to improve pneumonia case management in Chad through understanding the methods used to manage cases at different levels of the health system.
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WHO issue new guidelines on seasonal malaria chemoprevention implementation – our response
On 3 June 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued new malaria chemoprevention guidelines. While previous WHO policy recommendations provided specific guidance on how chemoprevention…
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Malaria Consortium’s seasonal malaria chemoprevention program: Philanthropy report 2021
This report summarises achievements and challenges in areas where Malaria Consortium used philanthropic funding for SMC.
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Resources: Project report :
Coverage and quality of seasonal malaria chemoprevention supported by Malaria Consortium in 2021
This report outlines our methods for monitoring coverage of our SMC programme and the quality of its delivery in 2021.
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Scientific modelling for malaria policymaking
Researchers from the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), Uganda National Malaria Control Division (NMCD) and Malaria Consortium have co-authored an opinion piece on future malaria…
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Social and behaviour change
We implement evidence-based malaria SBC activities to promote community engagement and promote universal health coverage across Africa and Asia.
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Capacity development at Malaria Consortium