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12/04/2022 Capacity statement Social and behaviour change We implement evidence-based malaria SBC activities to promote community engagement, combat targeted diseases, improve public health outcomes and promote universal health coverage across Africa and Asia. 12/04/2022 We implement evidence-based malaria SBC activities to promote community engagement, combat targeted diseases, improve public health outcomes and promote universal health coverage across Africa and Asia.
03/03/2022 Learning brief Improving malaria surveillance through existing community structures: Lessons learnt from Ethiopia Existing community structures, such as health extension workers and the health development army, play a pivotal role in improving malaria detection and surveillance in Ethiopia. 03/03/2022 Existing community structures, such as health extension workers and the health development army, play a pivotal role in improving malaria detection and surveillance in Ethiopia.
08/02/2022 Annual review Malaria Consortium Strategy 2021–2025 (in Khmer) We are willing to work on complex issues, in complex places. We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no… 08/02/2022 We are willing to work on complex issues, in complex places. 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.
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 Estamos dispostos a trabalhar em temas complexos, em cenários complexos. Sabemos que é impossível aplicar umaabordagem única e adaptamo-nos às circunstâncias locais. Temos uma vontade permanente de investigar, melhorar, adaptar… 22/11/2021 Estamos dispostos a trabalhar em temas complexos, em cenários complexos. 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 Annual review Stratégie de Malaria Consortium 2021–2025 Nous sommes désireux de travailler sur des problèmes et dans des environnements complexes. Nous savons qu’il n’existe pas de réponse toute faite et nous nous adaptons aux circonstances locales. Nous… 22/11/2021 Nous sommes désireux de travailler sur des problèmes et dans des environnements complexes. Nous savons qu’il n’existe pas de réponse toute faite et nous nous adaptons aux circonstances locales. Nous sommes animés d’un désir constant de recherche, d’amélioration et d’adaptation.
21/11/2021 Presentation Results from a mixed-methods study in two states in Nigeria to assess the adherence to COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures during delivery of SMC This study aims to explore community distributors' adherence to infection prevention control practices for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19 in Nigeria. 21/11/2021 This study aims to explore community distributors' adherence to infection prevention control practices for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19 in Nigeria.
17/11/2021 Presentation Impact of current malaria infection and previous malaria exposure on clinical profiles and outcomes of COVID-19 in a high malaria transmission setting: A prospective cohort study This study was conducted to better characterise COVID-19 in a high malaria transmission setting and to determine the burden/describe the clinical impact of SARS-CoV-2 and malaria co-infection. 17/11/2021 This study was conducted to better characterise COVID-19 in a high malaria transmission setting and to determine the burden/describe the clinical impact of SARS-CoV-2 and malaria co-infection.
16/11/2021 Poster A rapid assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices related to COVID-19 among community-oriented resource persons in Nigeria Community-oriented resource persons demonstrated satisfactory knowledge, attitudes and practices for safe and effective delivery of iCCM services during COVID-19. 16/11/2021 Community-oriented resource persons demonstrated satisfactory knowledge, attitudes and practices for safe and effective delivery of iCCM services during COVID-19.
16/11/2021 Poster The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on essential malaria services in northern Uganda Supporting health facilities in Uganda to adhere to COVID-19 preventive measures was essential to deliver malaria services effectively. 16/11/2021 Supporting health facilities in Uganda to adhere to COVID-19 preventive measures was essential to deliver malaria services effectively.
09/11/2021 Annual review Malaria Consortium Strategy 2021–2025 We work on complex issues in complex places. We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no one has a… 09/11/2021 We work on complex issues in complex places. 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.
25/10/2021 Journal article Impact of current malaria infection and previous malaria exposure on the clinical profiles and outcome of COVID-19 in a high malaria transmission setting: A prospective cohort study Our COVID-19 and malaria co-infection study found that low previous malaria exposure was associated with severe or critical COVID-19 and adverse outcomes in a high burden malaria setting. 25/10/2021 Our COVID-19 and malaria co-infection study found that low previous malaria exposure was associated with severe or critical COVID-19 and adverse outcomes in a high burden malaria setting.
15/10/2021 Project report A mixed-methods study to assess the quality of infection prevention and control measures during delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Sokoto and Kano states, northern Nigeria The purpose of this study is to determine adherence to, and perceptions of, infection prevention and control measures which need to be adhered to when delivering SMC during the COVID-19… 15/10/2021 The purpose of this study is to determine adherence to, and perceptions of, infection prevention and control measures which need to be adhered to when delivering SMC during the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/10/2021 Synopsis Utiliser l’approche du modèle de comportement afin d’améliorer l’administration de médicaments pour la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier au Burkina Faso, au Tchad et au Togo Depuis 2013, Malaria Consortium est l’un des principaux acteurs de la mise en œuvre de la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier. Nous avons aidé des programmes nationaux de lutte contre le… 11/10/2021 Depuis 2013, Malaria Consortium est l’un des principaux acteurs de la mise en œuvre de la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier. Nous avons aidé des programmes nationaux de lutte contre le paludisme dans tout le Sahel.
27/09/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Moçambique Malaria Consortium está empenhada em reduzir o fardo da malária e de outras doenças transmissíveis em Moçambique, especialmente aquelas que afectam as crianças com menos de cinco anos. 27/09/2021 Malaria Consortium está empenhada em reduzir o fardo da malária e de outras doenças transmissíveis em Moçambique, especialmente aquelas que afectam as crianças com menos de cinco anos.
09/09/2021 Synopsis Using the role model approach to improve administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention drugs in Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo To adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers administered three doses of the antimalarial drug SPAQ to minimise physical contact between community distributors and children. This synopsis looks at why this… 09/09/2021 To adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers administered three doses of the antimalarial drug SPAQ to minimise physical contact between community distributors and children. This synopsis looks at why this approach was challenging for many caregivers.
06/07/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Mozambique In Mozambique, we support the government’s efforts to develop functional malaria surveillance systems and provide decision-makers with the necessary evidence to effectively target malaria interventions. 06/07/2021 In Mozambique, we support the government’s efforts to develop functional malaria surveillance systems and provide decision-makers with the necessary evidence to effectively target malaria interventions.
01/07/2021 Learning brief Facilitando uma planificação baseada em evidências em Moçambique Para acelerar a eliminação da malária em Moçambique, um sistema de vigilância da malária funcional e responsivo é necessário para fornecer a inteligência necessária para alocar recursos e direcionar intervenções… 01/07/2021 Para acelerar a eliminação da malária em Moçambique, um sistema de vigilância da malária funcional e responsivo é necessário para fornecer a inteligência necessária para alocar recursos e direcionar intervenções de forma eficaz em todos os estratos de transmissão.
18/06/2021 Learning brief Reforço da vigilância para actividades de controlo da malária baseadas em dados: Lições do primeiro ano de implementação em Moçambique As soluções de saúde digital ajudaram a superar os desafios logísticos, como aqueles decorrentes da pandemia, das condições meteorológicas adversas e da instabilidade política. 18/06/2021 As soluções de saúde digital ajudaram a superar os desafios logísticos, como aqueles decorrentes da pandemia, das condições meteorológicas adversas e da instabilidade política.
10/06/2021 Learning paper Mettre en œuvre des campagnes de masse pendant une pandémie: Enseignements tirés du soutien à la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier pendant la COVID-19 Malaria Consortium a soutenu des programmes de chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier au Burkina Faso, au Tchad, au Nigeria, au Togo et au Mozambique. 10/06/2021 Malaria Consortium a soutenu des programmes de chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier au Burkina Faso, au Tchad, au Nigeria, au Togo et au Mozambique.
10/06/2021 Learning paper Implementação de campanhas em massa durante uma pandemia: Lições do apoio à quimioprevenção sazonal da malária durante a COVID-19 Malaria Consortium apoiou a quimioprevenção sazonal da malária no Burquina Faso, Chade, Nigéria, Togo e Moçambique, beneficiando a mais de 12 milhões de crianças 3–59 meses. 10/06/2021 Malaria Consortium apoiou a quimioprevenção sazonal da malária no Burquina Faso, Chade, Nigéria, Togo e Moçambique, beneficiando a mais de 12 milhões de crianças 3–59 meses.
20/05/2021 Learning brief Facilitating evidence-informed programming in Mozambique Our project to design and deploy a malaria information storage system in Mozambique supports the acceleration of malaria elimination. We worked with our partners to develop and provide the needed… 20/05/2021 Our project to design and deploy a malaria information storage system in Mozambique supports the acceleration of malaria elimination. We worked with our partners to develop and provide the needed intelligence to allocate resources and target interventions effectively.
13/05/2021 Journal article Navigating the COVID-19 crisis to sustain community-based malaria interventions in Cambodia Malaria Consortium was able to provide continued care and support for mobile malaria workers and communities in Cambodia by conducting a COVID-19 rapid risk assessment and mitigation plan. 13/05/2021 Malaria Consortium was able to provide continued care and support for mobile malaria workers and communities in Cambodia by conducting a COVID-19 rapid risk assessment and mitigation plan.
29/04/2021 Learning paper Implementing mass campaigns during a pandemic: What we learnt from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19 Key learnings from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention implementation during the pandemic while following strict infection prevention and control guidelines, give invaluable insights that can inform future SMC implementation. 29/04/2021 Key learnings from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention implementation during the pandemic while following strict infection prevention and control guidelines, give invaluable insights that can inform future SMC implementation.
26/03/2021 Journal article Health and demographic surveillance system: A potential tool for solving challenges associated with epidemic surveillance and social protection scheme for COVID-19 pandemic response in Nigeria This paper aims to highlight the importance of a health and demographic surveillance system and its potential to strengthen the coping strategies of citizens in the face of the COVID-19… 26/03/2021 This paper aims to highlight the importance of a health and demographic surveillance system and its potential to strengthen the coping strategies of citizens in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/03/2021 Learning brief Strengthening surveillance for data-informed malaria control activities This learning brief explores the general surveillance strengthening activities carried out during the first year of implementation of our three-year project Strengthening Malaria Surveillance for Data-driven Decision-making in Mozambique. 11/03/2021 This learning brief explores the general surveillance strengthening activities carried out during the first year of implementation of our three-year project Strengthening Malaria Surveillance for Data-driven Decision-making in Mozambique.
04/03/2021 Learning brief Mass distribution of long lasting insecticidal nets during COVID-19 We implemented a range of timely and context-specific adaptions to ensure communities in Warrap state, South Sudan, continued to receive LLINs during the pandemic in 2020. 04/03/2021 We implemented a range of timely and context-specific adaptions to ensure communities in Warrap state, South Sudan, continued to receive LLINs during the pandemic in 2020.
15/02/2021 Case study Educating communities on malaria and COVID-19 prevention through radio messages Zenebech lives in a village in Boloso Sore district with her husband and three children. Zenebech and her family are Wolaita, an ethnic group in southern Ethiopia that make up… 15/02/2021 Zenebech lives in a village in Boloso Sore district with her husband and three children. Zenebech and her family are Wolaita, an ethnic group in southern Ethiopia that make up less than three percent of the population...
10/02/2021 Journal article Community health worker knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19: Learnings from an online cross-sectional survey using a digital health platform, UpSCALE, in Mozambique Adapting the existing upSCALE platform enabled a better understanding, in real time, of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of community health workers in Mozambique around COVID-19 management. 10/02/2021 Adapting the existing upSCALE platform enabled a better understanding, in real time, of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of community health workers in Mozambique around COVID-19 management.
19/01/2021 Journal article Assessment of COVID-19 information overload among the general public During COVID-19, false news and conspiracy theories were shared with the general public, which may lead to increased anxiety. This assessment sought to measure the level of COVID-19 information overload… 19/01/2021 During COVID-19, false news and conspiracy theories were shared with the general public, which may lead to increased anxiety. This assessment sought to measure the level of COVID-19 information overload and assess the sociodemographic characteristics among the public.
07/01/2021 Journal article Challenges and strategies for conducting clinical research during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences from resource-limited settings Malaria Consortium recently initiated an observational case series study to assess the magnitude and clinical consequences of coinfection of COVID-19, malaria and other common infections. This study is being conducted… 07/01/2021 Malaria Consortium recently initiated an observational case series study to assess the magnitude and clinical consequences of coinfection of COVID-19, malaria and other common infections. This study is being conducted in eight COVID-19 treatment centres in Uganda.
14/12/2020 Journal article COVID-19 knowledge, beliefs, prevention behaviours and misinformation in the context of an adapted seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in six northern Nigerian states In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted our seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) delivery model to ensure safety of distributors, data collectors and communities. Our SMC programme was a… 14/12/2020 In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted our seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) delivery model to ensure safety of distributors, data collectors and communities. Our SMC programme was a conduit for high-quality public health messages.
07/12/2020 Presentation Rapid support of the COVID-19 response at community level in Mozambique through adapting the existing upSCALE digital health platform and telemedicine We supported Mozambique's Ministry of Health in making adaptations to the upSCALE digital platform, which allowed for the rapid gathering of essential insight into community health workers' knowledge gaps and… 07/12/2020 We supported Mozambique's Ministry of Health in making adaptations to the upSCALE digital platform, which allowed for the rapid gathering of essential insight into community health workers' knowledge gaps and misconceptions around COVID-19.
17/11/2020 Poster Identifying Mozambican community health workers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices around COVID-19 Successful adaptation of a Mozambican digital health platform provided real-time data that is informing community health workers’ COVID-19 practices. 17/11/2020 Successful adaptation of a Mozambican digital health platform provided real-time data that is informing community health workers’ COVID-19 practices.
03/11/2020 Case study Empowering Youth to Mobilize their Communities in the Fight Against Malaria: Swale’s Story In March 2020, Iyosiga Swale, a youth champion from Odrupi village, Aruguyi parish was appointed as a new Village Health Team Member (VHT). He tells his story about continuing to… 03/11/2020 In March 2020, Iyosiga Swale, a youth champion from Odrupi village, Aruguyi parish was appointed as a new Village Health Team Member (VHT). He tells his story about continuing to serve his community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
02/11/2020 Synopsis Assessing adherence to infection prevention and control measures for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19 This study will explore community distributors’ adherence to infection prevention and control practices for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during the COVID-19 pandemic in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria. 02/11/2020 This study will explore community distributors’ adherence to infection prevention and control practices for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during the COVID-19 pandemic in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria.
30/10/2020 Project report USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 4 report During MAPD's fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building, health system strengthening and activity implementation in all districts despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the Year… 30/10/2020 During MAPD's fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building, health system strengthening and activity implementation in all districts despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the Year 4 report in full...
29/09/2020 Presentation Adapting SMC in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic: Enhancing safety and minimising risk Malaria Consortium's adaptations to our 2020 seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Nigeria not only provided a platform to enhance the COVID-19 response, but also ensured the continued safe delivery of… 29/09/2020 Malaria Consortium's adaptations to our 2020 seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Nigeria not only provided a platform to enhance the COVID-19 response, but also ensured the continued safe delivery of SMC during the pandemic.
22/09/2020 Synopsis Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Mozambique Our new pilot study will assess the feasibility, acceptability and protective effect of SMC in Nampula province, Mozambique, where malaria transmission is highly seasonal. 22/09/2020 Our new pilot study will assess the feasibility, acceptability and protective effect of SMC in Nampula province, Mozambique, where malaria transmission is highly seasonal.
22/09/2020 Synopsis Avaliação da viabilidade, aceitabilidade e impacto da quimioprevenção sazonal da malária em Moçambique Este estudo piloto pretende avaliar a viabilidade, a aceitabilidade e o efeito protetor da quimioprevenção sazonal da maláriana província de Nampula, em Moçambique, onde a transmissão da malária é altamente… 22/09/2020 Este estudo piloto pretende avaliar a viabilidade, a aceitabilidade e o efeito protetor da quimioprevenção sazonal da maláriana província de Nampula, em Moçambique, onde a transmissão da malária é altamente sazonal.  
23/07/2020 Project brief Supporting frontline health workers in Uganda: Strengthening capacity during COVID-19 and beyond Together with Mastercard Foundation, we are developing the capacity of frontline health workers to tackle COVID-19 while continuing to provide community case management services. 23/07/2020 Together with Mastercard Foundation, we are developing the capacity of frontline health workers to tackle COVID-19 while continuing to provide community case management services.
02/07/2020 Newsletter June 2020 upSCALE newsletter Mozambique This newsletter provides an update from our upSCALE project in Mozambique. We are rapidly adapting the upSCALE platform to better support health workers’ ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.… 02/07/2020 This newsletter provides an update from our upSCALE project in Mozambique. We are rapidly adapting the upSCALE platform to better support health workers’ ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The upSCALE platform supports a smartphone and tablet app that…
18/06/2020 Project brief Apoio aos agentes comunitários de saúde em Moçambique para responderem ao COVID-19: Adaptação da plataforma digital upSCALE Este projecto tem como objectivo fazer as adaptações tecnológicas à plataforma digital upSCALE existente para apoiar a capacidade dos APEs de responder à pandemia. 18/06/2020 Este projecto tem como objectivo fazer as adaptações tecnológicas à plataforma digital upSCALE existente para apoiar a capacidade dos APEs de responder à pandemia.
18/06/2020 Project brief Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on malaria and other infectious diseases in Uganda: Understanding comorbidities Countries in sub-Saharan Africa carry a disproportionately higher share of the global burden of malaria and other infectious diseases. The potential impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment… 18/06/2020 Countries in sub-Saharan Africa carry a disproportionately higher share of the global burden of malaria and other infectious diseases. The potential impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of endemic diseases is, therefore, of critical concern. Uganda is…
10/06/2020 Advocacy brief Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: An essential health service for Nigeria We echo the World Health Organization’s call for SMC to be delivered alongside countries’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that SMC is an essential service that we can… 10/06/2020 We echo the World Health Organization’s call for SMC to be delivered alongside countries’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that SMC is an essential service that we can deliver in line with government strategies. In Nigeria, where 97…
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 Abstract A saving grace of the COVID-19 pandemic in high-income and upper middle-income countries has been the relative sparing of children. As the disease spreads across low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs),… 26/05/2020 Abstract A saving grace of the COVID-19 pandemic in high-income and upper middle-income countries has been the relative sparing of children. As the disease spreads across low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), long-standing system vulnerabilities may tragically manifest, and we worry that…
22/05/2020 Case study Malaria prevention during challenging times of COVID-19 Health fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic, financial pressures and restricted access to health facilities are resulting in fewer people following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown... 22/05/2020 Health fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic, financial pressures and restricted access to health facilities are resulting in fewer people following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown...
22/05/2020 Case study Malaria prevention during challenging times of COVID-19 Health fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic, financial pressures and restricted access to health facilities are resulting in fewer people following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown... 22/05/2020 Health fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic, financial pressures and restricted access to health facilities are resulting in fewer people following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown...
29/04/2020 Guidance Adapting seasonal malaria chemoprevention in the context of COVID-19: operational guidance This document provides operational guidance for countries to safely implement SMC, considering the importance of both lowering malaria-related morbidity and mortality, and ensuring the safety of communities and health workers.… 29/04/2020 This document provides operational guidance for countries to safely implement SMC, considering the importance of both lowering malaria-related morbidity and mortality, and ensuring the safety of communities and health workers. The adaptations below are suggested for SMC implementation in areas…
29/04/2020 Guidance Adapter la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier dans un contexte de transmission du COVID-19: guide de mise en œuvre Ce document fournit des orientations opérationnelles aux pays pour mettre en œuvre en toute sécurité la CPS, compte tenu de l'importance de la réduction dela mortalité et de la mortalité… 29/04/2020 Ce document fournit des orientations opérationnelles aux pays pour mettre en œuvre en toute sécurité la CPS, compte tenu de l'importance de la réduction dela mortalité et de la mortalité liéesau paludisme tout en assurant la sécurité des communautés et…
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