537 items related to 'Uganda'
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World Health Organization scoping review calls for urgent action to tackle the impact of climate change on malaria and neglected tropical diseases
The World Health Organization Task Team on Climate Change, in partnership with Reaching the Last Mile, has launched a critical review exploring the effects of climate change on malaria and 20…
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Photo story :
Photo story: Global efforts to end malaria boosted on World Malaria Day
In April 2024, Malaria Consortium collaborated with stakeholders around the world to mark World Malaria Day, reinforcing the urgent need to eliminate this deadly disease. Malaria continues to pose a…
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Resources: Advocacy brief :
Strengthening national preparedness against arboviruses in Uganda: Advancing health sector resilience to tackle future public health threats
A holistic strategy that combines enhanced surveillance and community engagement can yield measurable improvements in arboviral disease prevention and treatment.
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Resources: Project brief :
FORECAST: Forecasting outbreak risks from extreme climate with active surveillance technology
We are developing an early warning system to prepare for and control outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases caused by extreme weather in Uganda.
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Critical conversation with Health Minister to reduce burden of malaria on citizens of Uganda
This week, Malaria Consortium’s team in Uganda and Chief Executive, Dr James Tibenderana, engaged in key discussions with Uganda’s Ministry of Health on partnership approaches to accelerate progress…
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Resources: Presentation :
Cluster randomised controlled trial and quasi-experimental studies to assess the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine in Karamoja region, Uganda
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention was highly effective at preventing clinical malaria episodes during the peak malaria transmission season.
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Resources: Presentation :
Harnessing the power of routine data for decision-making and programme improvement: Lessons from delivering seasonal malaria chemoprevention
To ensure efficient and effective use of data for decision-making, it is crucial to bridge the gap between producers of data and users of data.
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Resources: Presentation :
A cluster randomised controlled trial to compare sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine with dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine for seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Karamoja region, Uganda
Both sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine plus amodiaquine and dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine are highly effective in preventing clinical malaria in eligible children during the high transmission season.
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Resources: Presentation :
Evaluation of seasonal malaria chemoprevention implementation in predominantly nomadic pastoralist communities in Karamoja region, Uganda
Coverage and quality of SMC implementation in nomadic pastoralist communities exceeded programme targets and the incidence of malaria was subsequently reduced among under-fives.
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Resources: Presentation :
Evaluating the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on markers associated with drug resistance in Karamoja region, Uganda
While the prevalence of mutations associated with moderate sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance was high in the Karamoja region, seasonal malaria chemoprevention did not lead to an increase in…
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Resources: Poster :
Impact of mass drug administration of dihydroartemisinin piperaquine during the Ebola virus disease outbreak on malaria morbidity and mortality in Uganda
Mass drug administration successfully contributed to malaria containment in Mubende and Kassanda districts when health services were disrupted during Ebola virus disease outbreaks.
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Resources: Project brief :
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention
Malaria Consortium is a leading implementer of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) and carries out pioneering research to strengthen the quality and effectiveness of this life-saving intervention.
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Resources: Poster :
Adverse events and reporting mechanisms for seasonal malaria chemoprevention: Insights from a survey in Karamoja region, Uganda
Reporting mechanisms for adverse events were well known by caregivers and adverse events were adequately reported.
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Malaria Consortium honoured by Ugandan government for contribution to combat malaria
Malaria Consortium has been honoured for its groundbreaking efforts in malaria prevention, both within Uganda and internationally, at the annual World Malaria Day Scientific Colloquium 2024.
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Resources: Capacity statement :
Global capacity statement
Our global capacity statement describes our approach and expertise and provides an overview of the key areas of our work.
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Resources: Poster :
A cross-sectional survey to assess the feasibility and acceptability of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Karamoja region, Uganda
SMC was feasible and acceptable among all included stakeholders at the national, district and community level, including the nomadic pastoralist communities.
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Resources: Poster :
Assessing the acceptability and feasibility of digitalising community health workers in Uganda
The Electronic Community Health Information System showcases significant improvements in child health outcomes and paves the way for the expansion of digital health initiatives in resource-limited…
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Resources: Project report :
Coverage and quality of seasonal malaria chemoprevention supported by Malaria Consortium in 2023
This report outlines our methods for monitoring coverage of our SMC programme and the quality of its delivery in 2023.
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Resources: Project report :
Malaria Consortium’s seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme: Philanthropy report 2023
This report summarises achievements and challenges in areas where Malaria Consortium used philanthropic funding for SMC in 2023.
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Resources: Project brief :
Strengthening Uganda’s preparedness against arboviral threats
We are establishing a robust arboviral surveillance system as well as running training programmes and public awareness campaigns to bolster Uganda's defences against mosquito-borne viruses.