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27/03/2023 Project brief Scaling up the Boma Health Initiative in South Sudan 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.
16/03/2023 Project report Strengthening the pneumonia response in Chad: Formative assessment 2022 This review identifies opportunities to improve pneumonia management in Chad. 16/03/2023 This review identifies opportunities to improve pneumonia management in Chad.
10/01/2023 Annual review Unlocking universal health coverage: Impact report 2022 This report highlights how Malaria Consortium is contributing towards universal health coverage. 10/01/2023 This report highlights how Malaria Consortium is contributing towards universal health coverage.
01/12/2022 Advocacy brief Strengthening the health system response to pneumonia and other childhood illnesses Early diagnosis and treatment at all levels of the health system could prevent more than two-thirds of pneumonia deaths. 01/12/2022 Early diagnosis and treatment at all levels of the health system could prevent more than two-thirds of pneumonia deaths.
03/11/2022 Presentation 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. 03/11/2022 In partnership with the Ministry of Health, we supported the development of an integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses action plan.
05/08/2022 Project brief Renforcement de la réponse à la pneumonie au Tchad: Élaboration d’une stratégie de lutte contre la pneumonie 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.
22/06/2022 Poster Global research priority setting for childhood pneumonia: Results from an e-Delphi study The Every Breath Counts Research Group conducted a study to establish a research priority agenda for childhood pneumonia. 22/06/2022 The Every Breath Counts Research Group conducted a study to establish a research priority agenda for childhood pneumonia.
21/06/2022 Project brief Strengthening the pneumonia response in Ethiopia: Developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses 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.
17/06/2022 Project brief 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. 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.
23/05/2022 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Asia 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.
26/03/2022 Project brief Optimising a digitised community health toolkit in Buikwe, Uganda 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.
03/02/2022 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Uganda In Uganda, we demonstrate pioneering work in integrated community case management, social behaviour change and community engagement. 03/02/2022 In Uganda, we demonstrate pioneering work in integrated community case management, social behaviour change and community engagement.
22/11/2021 Annual review Estratégia do Malaria Consortium 2021–2025 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.
09/11/2021 Annual review Malaria Consortium Strategy 2021–2025 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.
23/07/2021 Journal article Performance of five pulse oximeters to detect hypoxaemia as an indicator of severe illness in children under five by frontline health workers in low-resource settings 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.
13/06/2021 Journal article Evaluating the interrater agreement and acceptability of a new reference tool for assessing respiratory rate in children under five with cough and/or difficulty breathing 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.
28/05/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium South Sudan 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.
19/04/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Ethiopia 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.
01/03/2021 Journal article Does integrated community case management target health inequities and treatment delays? Evidence from an analysis of demographic and health surveys data from 21 countries in the period 2010 to 2018 This research compares the contribution community health workers are making to healthcare provision with other healthcare providers. 01/03/2021 This research compares the contribution community health workers are making to healthcare provision with other healthcare providers.
25/01/2021 Capacity statement Saúde digital 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.
14/01/2021 Capacity statement La santé numérique 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.
04/12/2020 Capacity statement Digital health 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.
11/11/2020 Project brief Using artificial intelligence on mobile devices to determine respiratory rate (AIRR) 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.
23/07/2020 Project brief Supporting frontline health workers in Uganda: Strengthening capacity during COVID-19 and beyond 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.
18/06/2020 Project brief Apoio aos agentes comunitários de saúde em Moçambique para responderem ao COVID-19: Adaptação da plataforma digital upSCALE 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.
29/05/2020 Project brief Supporting community health workers in Mozambique to respond to COVID-19: Adapting the upSCALE digital platform 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.
26/05/2020 Journal article Protecting children in low-income and middle-income countries from COVID-19 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.
02/04/2020 Journal article Determining the agreement between an automated respiratory rate counter and a reference standard for detecting symptoms of pneumonia in children Correctly counting breaths manually and classifying the respiratory rate is challenging, often leading to inappropriate treatment. 02/04/2020 Correctly counting breaths manually and classifying the respiratory rate is challenging, often leading to inappropriate treatment.
30/03/2020 Journal article Automated respiratory rate counter to assess children for symptoms of pneumonia This is the first time the usability and acceptability of automated respiratory rate counters in low-resource settings have been evaluated. 30/03/2020 This is the first time the usability and acceptability of automated respiratory rate counters in low-resource settings have been evaluated.
05/03/2020 Capacity statement Investigação 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.
27/02/2020 Learning brief Training malaria volunteers to deliver integrated community case management 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.
10/02/2020 Capacity statement Recherche La recherche est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons au Malaria Consortium, cet énoncé de capacité décrit notre expertise en recherche. 10/02/2020 La recherche est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons au Malaria Consortium, cet énoncé de capacité décrit notre expertise en recherche.
12/01/2020 Journal article Usability and acceptability of an automated respiratory rate counter to assess childhood pneumonia in Nepal We evaluated the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter for female community health volunteers and caregivers in Nepal. 12/01/2020 We evaluated the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter for female community health volunteers and caregivers in Nepal.
17/12/2019 Journal article Usability and acceptability of an automated respiratory rate counter to assess children for symptoms of pneumonia: A cross-sectional study in Ethiopia This study aimed to determine the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers (HEWs), and its acceptability to HEWs, first-level health facility workers and caregivers… 17/12/2019 This study aimed to determine the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers (HEWs), and its acceptability to HEWs, first-level health facility workers and caregivers in Ethiopia.
05/12/2019 Journal article More work needs to be done to ensure that better pneumonia diagnostics aids are developed and launched to better support frontline health workers 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.
25/11/2019 Presentation What is a breath? Working towards an improved reference standard for counting respiratory rate to validate new automated pneumonia diagnostic aids for children under five This presentation was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 25/11/2019 This presentation was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
20/11/2019 Advocacy report The spread of superbugs: Why low- and middle-income countries must act now to tackle antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance causes at least 700,000 deaths globally each year. We need a coordinated, cross-sectoral and multi-pronged approach to respond effectively to this threat. 20/11/2019 Antimicrobial resistance causes at least 700,000 deaths globally each year. We need a coordinated, cross-sectoral and multi-pronged approach to respond effectively to this threat.
15/11/2019 Presentation Acute respiratory infection diagnostic aid: Learnings and next steps This presentation on pneumonia case management was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. It provides an overview of the Acute Respiratory… 15/11/2019 This presentation on pneumonia case management was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. It provides an overview of the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project's objectives and results, and suggests next…
07/11/2019 Journal article Institutionalisation of integrated community case management into national health systems in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review of the literature Background Integrated community case management (iCCM) for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea continues to be a recommended strategy to address child mortality in areas where access to health facilities is limited. Objective To identify… 07/11/2019 Background Integrated community case management (iCCM) for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea continues to be a recommended strategy to address child mortality in areas where access to health facilities is limited. Objective To identify models of, and gaps in, institutionalisation of benchmark components of…
14/10/2019 Infographic Studying the usability and acceptability of two pneumonia diagnostic aids Malaria Consortium frontline health workers in Ethiopia and Nepal to use two new aids for classifying fast breathing: a symptom of pneumonia. This infographic visualises our findings on the usability… 14/10/2019 Malaria Consortium frontline health workers in Ethiopia and Nepal to use two new aids for classifying fast breathing: a symptom of pneumonia. This infographic visualises our findings on the usability and acceptability of these devices.
03/10/2019 Research brief Usability and acceptability of two automated pneumonia diagnostic aids: Findings from Ethiopia and Nepal The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support frontline health workers to classify fast breathing: a symptom… 03/10/2019 The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support frontline health workers to classify fast breathing: a symptom of pneumonia.
01/07/2019 Journal article Performance of four respiratory rate counters to support community health workers to detect the symptoms of pneumonia in children in low resource settings: A prospective, multicentre, hospital-based, single-blinded, comparative trial Background Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under-five globally. The current diagnostic criteria for pneumonia are based on increased respiratory rate (RR) or chest in-drawing in… 01/07/2019 Background Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under-five globally. The current diagnostic criteria for pneumonia are based on increased respiratory rate (RR) or chest in-drawing in children with cough and/or difficulty breathing. Accurately counting RR is…
14/06/2019 Case study Dr Khin Maung Than's story As a township medical officer, Dr Khin Maung Than oversees all health initiatives in Wuntho township in the Sagaing region of Myanmar. 14/06/2019 As a township medical officer, Dr Khin Maung Than oversees all health initiatives in Wuntho township in the Sagaing region of Myanmar.
14/06/2019 Case study Daw Wint Wint Soe and Daw Mar Mar Aung's story Daw Wint Wint Soe (pictured left) and Daw Mar Mar Aung (right) are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar. Since April 2018, they have been… 14/06/2019 Daw Wint Wint Soe (pictured left) and Daw Mar Mar Aung (right) are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar. Since April 2018, they have been working as supervisors with Malaria Consortium’s project Expanding Rural Communities’…
14/06/2019 Case study Moe Ma Ma Aye's story Moe Ma Ma Aye is a malaria volunteer in Daj phan kon village in Kawlin township in northwest Myanmar’s Sagaing region. Thanks to the training and supervision delivered through Malaria… 14/06/2019 Moe Ma Ma Aye is a malaria volunteer in Daj phan kon village in Kawlin township in northwest Myanmar’s Sagaing region. Thanks to the training and supervision delivered through Malaria Consortium's integrated community case management project, she learnt how to…
07/05/2019 Capacity statement Research Research is central to everything we do at Malaria Consortium, this capacity statement outlines our research expertise. 07/05/2019 Research is central to everything we do at Malaria Consortium, this capacity statement outlines our research expertise.
25/04/2019 Project brief Expanding rural communities' access to health services in Myanmar Rural communities in western Myanmar are often poorly served by the country’s public health system. After training volunteers to diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses in children under five and… 25/04/2019 Rural communities in western Myanmar are often poorly served by the country’s public health system. After training volunteers to diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses in children under five and screen for malnutrition, Malaria Consortium is now scaling up the…
30/03/2019 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium's global capability statement Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading specialist non-profit organisations. Our mission is to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and… 30/03/2019 Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading specialist non-profit organisations. Our mission is to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health. Our uniqueness is in our…
06/02/2019 Newsletter Our February 2019 newsletter Our February newsletter marks the launch of several new publications, including learning from the ACCESS-SMC project and integrated community case management in Myanmar, plus the launch of a new video… 06/02/2019 Our February newsletter marks the launch of several new publications, including learning from the ACCESS-SMC project and integrated community case management in Myanmar, plus the launch of a new video on the community dialogue approach. If you would like to receive…
04/02/2019 Infographic Studying the acceptability of an automated pneumonia diagnostic device in Ethiopia This infographic about the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) programme visualises the results from the Children's Automated Respiration Monitor (ChARM) study in Ethiopia. 04/02/2019 This infographic about the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) programme visualises the results from the Children's Automated Respiration Monitor (ChARM) study in Ethiopia.
21/01/2019 Case study ChARM data collection: Aslefech Demeke's story The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project aims to introduce automated respiratory rate counting aids to help frontline health workers in resource-limited community settings and health facilities diagnose pneumonia.… 21/01/2019 The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project aims to introduce automated respiratory rate counting aids to help frontline health workers in resource-limited community settings and health facilities diagnose pneumonia. Aslefech Demeke, from Shafina Health Post, took part in the…
29/11/2018 Learning brief iCCM in Myanmar: Lessons from Sagaing region 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…
29/10/2018 Poster Community engagement and mobilisation of local resources to support integrated community case management activities in Niger state, Nigeria Despite strong evidence that integrated community case management (iCCM) can reduce childhood illness related morbidity and mortality, the sustainability of iCCM projects remains a challenge. From 2014-2017, Malaria Consortium implemented… 29/10/2018 Despite strong evidence that integrated community case management (iCCM) can reduce childhood illness related morbidity and mortality, the sustainability of iCCM projects remains a challenge. From 2014-2017, Malaria Consortium implemented the Rapid Access Expansion (RAcE) iCCM programme in Niger state…
29/10/2018 Poster Can community health workers in Ethiopia correctly assess under-fives for symptoms of pneumonia using a new respiratory rate diagnostic aid? The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) acceptability study aims to understand if health extension workers in Ethiopia can correctly adhere to integrated community case management (iCCM) algorithms to assess… 29/10/2018 The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) acceptability study aims to understand if health extension workers in Ethiopia can correctly adhere to integrated community case management (iCCM) algorithms to assess and classify children under five using a new automated respiratory…
29/10/2018 Poster Community case management of chest indrawing pneumonia with oral amoxicillin in children in Nigeria Current recommendations advise community health workers to refer cases of chest indrawing pneumonia to health facilities for treatment, but many children die due to delays or non-compliance with referral advice.… 29/10/2018 Current recommendations advise community health workers to refer cases of chest indrawing pneumonia to health facilities for treatment, but many children die due to delays or non-compliance with referral advice. In Nigeria, a one-arm safety study was completed in 2018…
29/10/2018 Poster Diagnostic challenges in childhood pneumonia: Lessons learnt in selecting a reference standard for validating new respiratory rate counting aids In the absence of aetiology-based tools for diagnosing pneumonia, it is essential that community health workers (CHWs) correctly measure a child’s respiratory rate (RR) and classify fast breathing according to… 29/10/2018 In the absence of aetiology-based tools for diagnosing pneumonia, it is essential that community health workers (CHWs) correctly measure a child’s respiratory rate (RR) and classify fast breathing according to World Health Organization guidelines. When introducing new RR counting devices,…
25/10/2018 Journal article Performance, Acceptability, and Usability of Respiratory Rate Timers and Pulse Oximeters When Used by Frontline Health Workers to Detect Symptoms of Pneumonia in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia: Protocol for a Two-Phase, Multisite, Mixed-Methods Trial 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…
17/04/2018 Presentation A qualitative assessment of community health committees' participation, with and without community dialogues In an effort to reduce child mortality, countries are increasingly adopting the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy for childhood illnesses. For iCCM to be successful, community engagement is required.… 17/04/2018 In an effort to reduce child mortality, countries are increasingly adopting the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy for childhood illnesses. For iCCM to be successful, community engagement is required. This presentation assesses community health committees’ participation with and without…
12/04/2018 Journal article Universal versus conditional third day follow-up visit for children with nonsevere unclassified fever at the community level in Ethiopia: Protocol for a cluster randomized noninferiority trial 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…
29/03/2018 Project brief ARIDA field trial: acceptability study 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…
12/02/2018 Newsletter Our first publications newsletter: Highlights from our recent publications 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.
07/12/2017 Newsletter Catch up: Malaria Consortium at ASTMH 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… 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.
28/11/2017 Journal article Integrated community case management in a peri-urban setting: A qualitative evaluation in Wakiso District, Uganda 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…
14/11/2017 Newsletter Malaria Consortium marks World Pneumonia Day 2017 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.
03/11/2017 Poster Selecting a reference standard for evaluating respiratory rate devices to detect symptoms of pneumonia in children under five This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a study which found low levels of respiratory rate agreement between different reference… 03/11/2017 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a study which found low levels of respiratory rate agreement between different reference standards in resource-poor settings in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
03/11/2017 Poster Effect of a community-based intervention on improving care-seeking behaviour for sick children under five in hard-to-reach communities in Niger state, Nigeria This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses ways to increase access to diagnosis, treatment and referrals for malaria, pneumonia and… 03/11/2017 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses ways to increase access to diagnosis, treatment and referrals for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea at the community level, as well as stimulate policy…
17/10/2017 Annual review Highlights of the year 2016–2017 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… 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. View interactive version
08/08/2017 Newsletter Community-based primary healthcare newsletter It has been a busy time for Malaria Consortium's community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) projects. Over the past few weeks, our experts hosted an end of project meeting for our integrated… 08/08/2017 It has been a busy time for Malaria Consortium's community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) projects. Over the past few weeks, our experts hosted an end of project meeting for our integrated community case management (iCCM) project in Myanmar, we launched our…
02/08/2017 Advocacy report Community-based primary healthcare: The key to unlocking health for all Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality… 02/08/2017 Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality and Sustainable Development Goal three can be achieved. Through CBPHC,…
12/07/2017 Project brief upSCALE: A digital health platform for effective health systems This brochure outlines the upSCALE platform, a digital strategy created to strengthen health systems and community health delivery, currently being implemented in the Mozambique provinces of Inhambane, Cabo Delgado and… 12/07/2017 This brochure outlines the upSCALE platform, a digital strategy created to strengthen health systems and community health delivery, currently being implemented in the Mozambique provinces of Inhambane, Cabo Delgado and soon in Zambezia. The platform collects real-time data entered by…
07/06/2017 Journal article Community dialogues for child health: Results from a qualitative process evaluation in three countries 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…
09/05/2017 Journal article Childhood pneumonia diagnostics: Community health workers’ and national stakeholders’ differing perspectives of new and existing aids 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…
03/02/2017 Annual review Malaria Consortium strategy 2015–2019 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…
17/01/2017 Newsletter Newsletter: Top moments of 2016 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…
09/12/2016 Project brief Acute respiratory infection diagnostic aids field trial: Controlled accuracy study 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.
17/11/2016 Learning paper Evaluating pneumonia diagnostic aids 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…
16/11/2016 Poster Performance of selected respiratory rate timers for the detection of symptoms of pneumonia in children at the community level This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses the pneumonia diagnostics, which aimed to identify the most accurate and acceptable tools… 16/11/2016 This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses the pneumonia diagnostics, which aimed to identify the most accurate and acceptable tools to support pneumonia diagnosis in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and…
16/11/2016 Presentation Community health worker rational use of antibiotics in iCCM, rural Zambia This presentation from the Health Systems Global conference in Vancouver shows how community-based health services, such as integrated community case management (iCCM), can increase access to effective healthcare. It looks… 16/11/2016 This presentation from the Health Systems Global conference in Vancouver shows how community-based health services, such as integrated community case management (iCCM), can increase access to effective healthcare. It looks at the quality of pneumonia care in iCCM and the…
14/11/2016 Presentation Progress towards universal access to pneumonia treatment This presentation was given at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It analyses how early identification and treatment of pneumonia saves lives, as well as how… 14/11/2016 This presentation was given at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It analyses how early identification and treatment of pneumonia saves lives, as well as how severe and mild cases of pneumonia can be better managed.
14/11/2016 Newsletter World Pneumonia Day to be marked Saturday 12 November 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.
09/11/2016 Journal article Pneumococcal carriage in children under five years in Uganda: Will present pneumococcal conjugate vaccines be appropriate? 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…
25/10/2016 Project brief Community case management of chest indrawing pneumonia in children This project aims to determine the safety of community health worker management of chest indrawing pneumonia in African children. 25/10/2016 This project aims to determine the safety of community health worker management of chest indrawing pneumonia in African children.
27/08/2016 Journal article Rational use of antibiotics by community health workers and caregivers for children with suspected pneumonia in Zambia: A cross-sectional mixed methods study 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…
22/07/2016 Learning brief Evaluating access and coverage of community-based management of acute malnutrition in South Sudan 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.
31/03/2016 Journal article Assessing the quality of care for pneumonia in integrated community case management: A cross-sectional mixed methods study 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,…
15/12/2015 Annual review Annual review: Highlights of the year 2014–2015 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… 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…
09/12/2015 Advocacy brief Universal health coverage and malaria, neglected tropical diseases and child health 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…
01/12/2015 Training materials Pneumonia diagnostics: Device selection report 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…
23/11/2015 Journal article Early identification and treatment of pneumonia: A call to action 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
30/10/2015 Project brief Integrated community case management in Kebbi and Niger states 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.
28/10/2015 Learning paper Establishing Village Health Clubs to improve community health worker motivation and performance 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…
28/10/2015 Poster Acceptability of selected respiratory rate counters and pulse oximeters for use by frontline health workers in the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children in sub-Saharan Africa and southeast Asia This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses Malaria Consortium’s evaluation to identify the most accurate and acceptable respiratory rate counters… 28/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses Malaria Consortium’s evaluation to identify the most accurate and acceptable respiratory rate counters and pulse oximeters to help community health workers detect pneumonia…
26/10/2015 Project brief Improved tools for the measurement of respiratory rate and oxygen saturation for the detection of signs of pneumonia 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.…
04/09/2015 Journal article Impact of an integrated community case management programme on uptake of appropriate diarrhoea and pneumonia treatments in Uganda: A propensity score matching and equity analysis study 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…
28/08/2015 Journal article Estimating the cost of referral and willingness to pay for referral to higher-level health facilities: a case series study from an integrated community case management programme in Uganda 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…
25/08/2015 Journal article Evaluation of integrated community case management in eight districts of central Uganda Objective Evidence is limited on whether Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) improves treatment coverage of the top causes of childhood mortality (acute respiratory illnesses (ARI), diarrhoea and malaria). The coverage impact… 25/08/2015 Objective Evidence is limited on whether Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) improves treatment coverage of the top causes of childhood mortality (acute respiratory illnesses (ARI), diarrhoea and malaria). The coverage impact of iCCM in Central Uganda was evaluated. Methods Between July 2010 and…
25/08/2015 Journal article High prevalence of antibiotic resistance in nasopharyngeal bacterial isolates from healthy children in rural Uganda: A cross-sectional study 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…
01/07/2015 Journal article Potential roles of mhealth for community health workers: Formative research with end users in Uganda and Mozambique Background Community health workers are reemerging as an essential component of health systems in low-income countries. However, there are concerns that unless they are adequately supported, their motivation and performance will… 01/07/2015 Background Community health workers are reemerging as an essential component of health systems in low-income countries. However, there are concerns that unless they are adequately supported, their motivation and performance will be suboptimal. mHealth presents an opportunity to improve support for…
22/05/2015 Project brief Integrated community-based interventions for malaria services The Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project aims to bridge the gaps in community-level health service delivery in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia. 22/05/2015 The Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project aims to bridge the gaps in community-level health service delivery in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia.
22/05/2015 Journal article Valuing the work of unpaid community health workers and exploring the incentives to volunteering in rural Africa Abstract Community health worker (CHW) programmes are currently being scaled-up in sub-Saharan Africa to improve access to healthcare. CHWs are often volunteers; from an economic perspective, this raises considerations whether reliance… 22/05/2015 Abstract Community health worker (CHW) programmes are currently being scaled-up in sub-Saharan Africa to improve access to healthcare. CHWs are often volunteers; from an economic perspective, this raises considerations whether reliance on an unpaid workforce is sustainable and how to appropriately…
17/11/2014 Presentation Evaluating the accuracy and acceptability of pneumonia diagnostic tools for community health workers in low and middle income countries This presentation was given at a Malaria Consortium symposium on improving pneumonia diagnosis in children during the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November… 17/11/2014 This presentation was given at a Malaria Consortium symposium on improving pneumonia diagnosis in children during the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It includes best practice methodologies to test the accuracy…
10/11/2014 Project brief A study of community management of pneumonia in Zambia 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.
09/11/2014 Technical brief Mobile health approaches to improve motivation and performance of community health workers in Mozambique 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…
02/10/2014 Poster Impact of an integrated community case management programme on uptake of appropriate diarrhoea and pneumonia treatments in Uganda: A propensity score matching and equity analysis study This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and assesses how integrated community case management as the first point of care improves… 02/10/2014 This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and assesses how integrated community case management as the first point of care improves equity and uptake of appropriate treatments for pneumonia and diarrhoea…
02/10/2014 Poster Pneumonia diagnostics: Searching for new tools for frontline health workers in resource-poor settings This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses the formative research findings of the Pneumonia Diagnostics Project. The project aimed… 02/10/2014 This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses the formative research findings of the Pneumonia Diagnostics Project. The project aimed to to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly…
12/09/2014 Project report Pneumonia Diagnostics Scientific Advisory Committee meeting report June 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… 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…
20/08/2014 Project report Making connections: The Mbale malaria control project strengthens links between communities and health systems to reduce child deaths 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…
21/07/2014 Presentation Pneumonia Diagnostics project activity update This presentation was prepared for the Pneumonia Diagnostics project meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee in Geneva in June 2014. It highlights Malaria Consortium’s role in the multi-country project, which… 21/07/2014 This presentation was prepared for the Pneumonia Diagnostics project meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee in Geneva in June 2014. It highlights Malaria Consortium’s role in the multi-country project, which aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly…
21/07/2014 Presentation Pneumonia Diagnostics project introduction for the Technical Consultation meeting This presentation was prepared for the Pneumonia Diagnostics project Technical Consultation meeting in Geneva in June 2014. It highlights Malaria Consortium’s role in community case management and continued commitment through… 21/07/2014 This presentation was prepared for the Pneumonia Diagnostics project Technical Consultation meeting in Geneva in June 2014. It highlights Malaria Consortium’s role in community case management and continued commitment through the Pneumonia Diagnostics project.
09/07/2014 Poster Rational use of antibiotics by community health workers and caregivers in Zambia This poster provides evidence on the rational use of antibiotics to treat pneumonia, with the aim to inform future implementation of integrated community case management and safeguard the effectiveness of… 09/07/2014 This poster provides evidence on the rational use of antibiotics to treat pneumonia, with the aim to inform future implementation of integrated community case management and safeguard the effectiveness of current treatments.
07/07/2014 Journal article The use of counting beads to improve the classification of fast breathing in low-resource settings: a multi-country review 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.
26/06/2014 Project report Technical pneumonia device landscape review 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…
10/06/2014 Learning brief Community dialogues for child health: Results from a process evaluation in three countries Community dialogues are a powerful approach to make health promotion activities more participatory and effective in addressing social norms around childcare practices. This brief discusses community responses to the approach… 10/06/2014 Community dialogues are a powerful approach to make health promotion activities more participatory and effective in addressing social norms around childcare practices. This brief discusses community responses to the approach in Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
19/05/2014 Learning brief Diálogos Comunitários para crianças saudáveis 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…
20/03/2014 Technical brief Improving access to quality care in Uganda 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…
28/02/2014 Learning paper Implementing integrated community case management: stakeholder experiences and lessons learned in three African countries 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;…
26/02/2014 Training materials Initial pneumonia device short listing exercise Pneumonia is currently the leading cause of death in children worldwide. 26/02/2014 Pneumonia is currently the leading cause of death in children worldwide.
24/02/2014 Annual review Malaria Consortium 2003-2013: a decade in communicable disease control and child health 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…
01/12/2013 Technical brief inSCALE CommCare Application: Improving quality of care at all levels 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.
18/11/2013 Project brief iCCM guidelines and implementation framework 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.
18/11/2013 Project brief Rapid Access Expansion 2015 (RAcE 2015) 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…
05/09/2013 Project brief Mozambique: Strengthening and improving a national ICCM programme This project brief describes efforts to work with the Mozambique government to reduce child mortality and halve the malaria burden in Inhambane province through Integrated Community Case Management. 05/09/2013 This project brief describes efforts to work with the Mozambique government to reduce child mortality and halve the malaria burden in Inhambane province through Integrated Community Case Management.
05/09/2013 Project brief Uganda: ICCM Central This project in Uganda's Central region aims to reduce under five child mortality and improve maternal and newborn health through the provision of integrated community case management. 05/09/2013 This project in Uganda's Central region aims to reduce under five child mortality and improve maternal and newborn health through the provision of integrated community case management.
01/07/2013 Project report Improving access for under-fives to life saving treatment through integrated community case management for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea 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…
17/06/2013 Learning paper Community dialogues for healthy children: encouraging communities to talk (Portuguese) 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…
29/05/2013 Project brief South Sudan: Integrated Community Case Management 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.
28/05/2013 Project brief Comparing iCCM in Rural and Peri-Urban Villages in Uganda This is a project brief outlining aims to inform decision making on whether or not the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy should be tailored differently in rural and peri-urban… 28/05/2013 This is a project brief outlining aims to inform decision making on whether or not the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy should be tailored differently in rural and peri-urban settings and make recommendations for how ICCM can be improved.
28/05/2013 Project brief inSCALE Project Brief 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.
13/03/2013 Learning paper Developing Intervention Strategies: innovations to improve community health worker motivation and performance 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…
01/02/2013 Project brief Projecto inSCALE 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…
10/01/2013 Learning paper Community dialogues for healthy children: encouraging communities to talk 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…
10/01/2013 Learning paper Developing and implementing training materials for integrated community case management in South Sudan 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…
12/11/2012 Project report The Clover Project Report Malaria Consortium's Clover programme 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,… 12/11/2012 Malaria Consortium's Clover programme 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 Zambia.
12/11/2012 Project report Clover Country Report: Ethiopia 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… 12/11/2012 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 Zambia.
12/11/2012 Project report Clover Country Report: Mozambique 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… 12/11/2012 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 Zambia.
12/11/2012 Project report Clover Country Report: Uganda 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… 12/11/2012 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 Zambia.
12/11/2012 Project report Clover Country Report: Zambia 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… 12/11/2012 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 Zambia.
07/11/2012 Journal article Integrated community case management of fever in children under five using rapid diagnostic tests and respiratory rate counting: A multi-country cluster randomized trial 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.
22/03/2012 Project brief Community Health Worker Capacity Building This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's Community Health Worker (CHW) Capacity Building activities in Inhambane Province, Mozambique, which trained 100 CHWs to provide care to over 2,000 people… 22/03/2012 This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's Community Health Worker (CHW) Capacity Building activities in Inhambane Province, Mozambique, which trained 100 CHWs to provide care to over 2,000 people for malaria and other diseases.
22/03/2012 Project brief Clover Project 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…
22/03/2012 Project brief Integrated Community Case Management 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…
10/01/2012 Training materials A guide for trainers of VHTs: participatory approach to improve child health through village health clubs Village health teams (VHTs) can play an important role in reducing the number of child deaths in Ugandan communities. In order to achieve this, they need to be properly trained,… 10/01/2012 Village health teams (VHTs) can play an important role in reducing the number of child deaths in Ugandan communities. In order to achieve this, they need to be properly trained, supported and motivated. VHT performance and motivation is influenced by…
01/01/2012 Project report InScale reports and documentation This database offers reports, analysis and research outcomes along with other related documentation on the inSCALE project. 01/01/2012 This database offers reports, analysis and research outcomes along with other related documentation on the inSCALE project.
02/12/2011 Case study Uganda Using Mobile Phones for ICCM Malaria Consortium is piloting the use of mobile phone reporting systems to help beat childhood diseases in rural Uganda. 02/12/2011 Malaria Consortium is piloting the use of mobile phone reporting systems to help beat childhood diseases in rural Uganda.
01/11/2010 Project brief Projecto MICC 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.
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