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20/09/2023 Capacity statement Integrated community case management With vast experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa and Asia, Malaria Consortium offers technical assistance to ministries of health to implement and improve their iCCM programmes. 20/09/2023 With vast experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa and Asia, Malaria Consortium offers technical assistance to ministries of health to implement and improve their iCCM programmes.
25/08/2023 Capacity statement Le développement des capacités Le développement des capacités est un processus collaboratif sur mesure qui renforce la capacité des personnes et des organisations à contribuer à l’amélioration des performances des systèmes de santé. 25/08/2023 Le développement des capacités est un processus collaboratif sur mesure qui renforce la capacité des personnes et des organisations à contribuer à l’amélioration des performances des systèmes de santé.
15/08/2023 Project brief Fortalecimento dos sistemas de vigilância da malária para melhorar a prevenção, diagnóstico e tratamento da malária em Moçambique O objectivo da Iniciativa do Presidente dos EUA contra a Malária (PMI), o Programa de Reforço da Capacidade de Resposta da Malária do PMI (MCAPS) é melhorar a prestação de… 15/08/2023 O objectivo da Iniciativa do Presidente dos EUA contra a Malária (PMI), o Programa de Reforço da Capacidade de Resposta da Malária do PMI (MCAPS) é melhorar a prestação de serviços de qualidade contra a malária.
14/07/2023 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Ethiopia In Ethiopia, we are providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to develop and strengthen evidence-based strategies for child survival. 14/07/2023 In Ethiopia, we are providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to develop and strengthen evidence-based strategies for child survival.
27/06/2023 Infographic Milestones towards a malaria-free Uganda The Supporting Uganda’s Malaria Reduction and Elimination Strategy project sets up integrated community case management to treat common childhood diseases. 27/06/2023 The Supporting Uganda’s Malaria Reduction and Elimination Strategy project sets up integrated community case management to treat common childhood diseases.
05/06/2023 Capacity statement Desenvolvimento de capacidades A capacitação é um processo colaborativo que reforça a capacidade dos indivíduos e das organizações de melhorar o desempenho dos sistemas de saúde. 05/06/2023 A capacitação é um processo colaborativo que reforça a capacidade dos indivíduos e das organizações de melhorar o desempenho dos sistemas de saúde.
01/06/2023 Project brief Strengthening malaria surveillance systems to improve malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment in Mozambique The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Malaria Capacity Strengthening Program aims to improve the provision of quality malaria services to reduce morbidity and mortality. 01/06/2023 The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Malaria Capacity Strengthening Program aims to improve the provision of quality malaria services to reduce morbidity and mortality.
11/05/2023 Project report Strengthening malaria surveillance for data-driven decision making in Mozambique: June 2019 to December 2022 This document summarises the results of three-and-a-half years of programme implementation to scale up malaria surveillance activities in Mozambique. 11/05/2023 This document summarises the results of three-and-a-half years of programme implementation to scale up malaria surveillance activities in Mozambique.
30/03/2023 Learning brief Implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in conflict-affected areas in Borno state Despite security challenges, SMC could safely be delivered to eligible children and hard-to-reach populations in Borno state, Nigeria, in 2021. 30/03/2023 Despite security challenges, SMC could safely be delivered to eligible children and hard-to-reach populations in Borno state, Nigeria, in 2021.
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.
20/03/2023 Project brief Implementing a subnational COVID-19 vaccination campaign in South Sudan We are conducting a seven-day vaccination campaign in Aweil South to promote vaccination efforts and encourage community uptake. 20/03/2023 We are conducting a seven-day vaccination campaign in Aweil South to promote vaccination efforts and encourage community uptake.
24/02/2023 Project report Strengthening community-based malaria prevention and surveillance interventions in Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia The project’s goal was to contribute to the sustained reduction of malaria morbidity and disease severity in two districts of Wolaita zone. 24/02/2023 The project’s goal was to contribute to the sustained reduction of malaria morbidity and disease severity in two districts of Wolaita zone.
23/02/2023 Infographic Providing essential healthcare services in South Sudan Through HPF3, a multi-donor fund focused on strengthening health services, we have supported increased access to integrated health services. 23/02/2023 Through HPF3, a multi-donor fund focused on strengthening health services, we have supported increased access to integrated health services.
30/01/2023 Project brief Happy Feet: Community-based podoconiosis prevention and control in Ethiopia The Happy Feet project aims to accelerate control of podoconiosis by creating access to better quality healthcare services. 30/01/2023 The Happy Feet project aims to accelerate control of podoconiosis by creating access to better quality healthcare services.
12/01/2023 Journal article Optimising the role of ‘lead mothers’ in seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns: Formative research in Kano state, northern Nigeria Lead mothers can and do influence caregivers to adopt healthy behaviours during SMC campaigns. But their recruitment, training and supervision can be improved. 12/01/2023 Lead mothers can and do influence caregivers to adopt healthy behaviours during SMC campaigns. But their recruitment, training and supervision can be improved.
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.
06/12/2022 Insight brief Implementação de vigilância reactiva da malária em áreas de baixa transmissão: Lições de Moçambique Avaliámos a viabilidade da inclusão de actividades de vigilância reactiva na programação da malária nos áreas de baixa transmissão e incidência de malária. 06/12/2022 Avaliámos a viabilidade da inclusão de actividades de vigilância reactiva na programação da malária nos áreas de baixa transmissão e incidência de malária.
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.
28/11/2022 Infographic Strengthening Community-based Malaria Prevention and Surveillance Interventions in Ethiopia, 2019–2022 We successfully strengthened the malaria response in two districts of the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia. 28/11/2022 We successfully strengthened the malaria response in two districts of the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia.
02/11/2022 Poster Assessing the quality of SMC delivery by village health teams in Uganda With sufficient training and stakeholder engagement, village health teams in Uganda can deliver high-quality SMC. 02/11/2022 With sufficient training and stakeholder engagement, village health teams in Uganda can deliver high-quality SMC.
01/11/2022 Poster Impact assessment of SMC using routine health surveillance data in Kogi state, Nigeria Routine data can measure SMC impact if appropriate methods for selecting a comparison group are used. 01/11/2022 Routine data can measure SMC impact if appropriate methods for selecting a comparison group are used.
26/10/2022 Project brief Delivering a long-lasting insecticidal net campaign in South Sudan We are carrying out a mass long-lasting insecticidal net distribution campaign in the states of Central Equatoria and Northern Bahr El Ghazal to combat malaria. 26/10/2022 We are carrying out a mass long-lasting insecticidal net distribution campaign in the states of Central Equatoria and Northern Bahr El Ghazal to combat malaria.
25/10/2022 Case study Ethiopia: Supporting surveillance, outbreak detection and response Health centre heads in Ethiopia share how they use the malaria surveillance dashboard to facilitate outbreak detection and response at the community level. 25/10/2022 Health centre heads in Ethiopia share how they use the malaria surveillance dashboard to facilitate outbreak detection and response at the community level.
29/09/2022 Insight brief Implementing reactive malaria surveillance in low transmission areas: Insights from Mozambique We assessed the feasibility of including reactive surveillance activities in malaria programming in areas of low malaria transmission and incidence. 29/09/2022 We assessed the feasibility of including reactive surveillance activities in malaria programming in areas of low malaria transmission and incidence.
26/09/2022 Capacity statement Changement social et comportemental En tant que pionniers de programmes CSC inclusifs de lutte contre le paludisme, nos projets ont influencé les normes sociales, les connaissances et les comportements. 26/09/2022 En tant que pionniers de programmes CSC inclusifs de lutte contre le paludisme, nos projets ont influencé les normes sociales, les connaissances et les comportements.
26/09/2022 Capacity statement Mudança social e de comportamento Enquanto líder em programas de MSC inclusivos no âmbito da malária, os nossos projectos influenciaram normas sociais, conhecimentos, atitudes e comportamentos. 26/09/2022 Enquanto líder em programas de MSC inclusivos no âmbito da malária, os nossos projectos influenciaram normas sociais, conhecimentos, atitudes e comportamentos.
22/09/2022 Project brief Implementação de um sistema de recolha de amostras e dados genômicos de qualidade assegurada em Moçambique Os dados genômicos — ou seja, os dados de ADN dos organismos — constituem um importante complemento à vigilância de rotina. 22/09/2022 Os dados genômicos — ou seja, os dados de ADN dos organismos — constituem um importante complemento à vigilância de rotina.
02/09/2022 Learning brief Using the role model approach to improve malaria prevention and control: Lessons from Ethiopia To improve understanding of malaria interventions, we implemented the role model approach in selected districts in Ethiopia. 02/09/2022 To improve understanding of malaria interventions, we implemented the role model approach in selected districts in Ethiopia.
01/09/2022 Learning brief Desenvolver uma cultura de acções baseadas em dados em Moçambique: Lições do segundo ano de implementação de actividades de vigilância para o controlo da malária Para a sua eliminação, o país está a concentrar esforços para intensificar as suas actividades de controlo da malária. 01/09/2022 Para a sua eliminação, o país está a concentrar esforços para intensificar as suas actividades de controlo da malária.
15/08/2022 Project brief Implementing a quality-assured genomic data and sample collection system in Mozambique This project supports decision-making for malaria control and elimination by monitoring the genetic markers of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite.  15/08/2022 This project supports decision-making for malaria control and elimination by monitoring the genetic markers of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite. 
09/08/2022 Learning paper Implementação de uma plataforma de saúde digital comunitária em grande escala em Moçambique: Lições aprendidas com a upSCALE A plataforma de saúde digital upSCALE foi desenvolvida para melhorar a qualidade e a cobertura dos serviços de saúde comunitários. 09/08/2022 A plataforma de saúde digital upSCALE foi desenvolvida para melhorar a qualidade e a cobertura dos serviços de saúde comunitários.
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.
26/07/2022 Learning paper Implementing a large-scale community digital health platform in Mozambique: Lessons learnt from upSCALE The upSCALE digital health platform has been developed to improve quality and coverage of health services at the community level in Mozambique. 26/07/2022 The upSCALE digital health platform has been developed to improve quality and coverage of health services at the community level in Mozambique.
21/07/2022 Learning brief Developing a data-to-action culture in Mozambique: Lessons learnt from the second year of implementing surveillance activities for malaria control To reach elimination, Mozambique is making a concerted effort to scale up its malaria surveillance activities. 21/07/2022 To reach elimination, Mozambique is making a concerted effort to scale up its malaria surveillance activities.
13/07/2022 Project brief Health Pooled Fund lll: Provision of essential healthcare services in South Sudan With this project, we aim to reduce morbidity and mortality through increased access to integrated maternal, newborn and child health services. 13/07/2022 With this project, we aim to reduce morbidity and mortality through increased access to integrated maternal, newborn and child health services.
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.
06/06/2022 Journal article Surveillance as a core intervention to strengthen malaria control programmes in moderate to high transmission settings Recent improvements in malaria surveillance have opened the possibility of transforming surveillance into a core intervention. 06/06/2022 Recent improvements in malaria surveillance have opened the possibility of transforming surveillance into a core intervention.
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.
27/04/2022 Advocacy brief Maximising resources for healthcare: Integrating vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention Scaling up an integrated vitamin A supplementation and SMC campaign addresses coverage gaps and reduces under-five mortality in Nigeria. 27/04/2022 Scaling up an integrated vitamin A supplementation and SMC campaign addresses coverage gaps and reduces under-five mortality in Nigeria.
12/04/2022 Capacity statement Social and behaviour change We implement evidence-based malaria SBC activities to promote community engagement and promote universal health coverage across Africa and Asia. 12/04/2022 We implement evidence-based malaria SBC activities to promote community engagement and promote universal health coverage across Africa and Asia.
30/03/2022 Capacity statement Capacity development Capacity development is a collaborative process that strengthens the ability of individuals and organisations to improve performance of health systems. 30/03/2022 Capacity development is a collaborative process that strengthens the ability of individuals and organisations to improve performance of health systems.
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.
14/03/2022 Insight brief Insights from implementing the first seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Mozambique Between November 2020 and February 2021, we implemented four monthly SMC cycles in Nampula province. 14/03/2022 Between November 2020 and February 2021, we implemented four monthly SMC cycles in Nampula province.
03/03/2022 Learning brief Improving malaria surveillance through existing community structures: Lessons learnt from Ethiopia Existing community structures, such as health extension workers, play a pivotal role in improving malaria detection and surveillance in Ethiopia. 03/03/2022 Existing community structures, such as health extension workers, 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 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. 08/02/2022 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.
02/02/2022 Project brief upSCALE: Reforçar a saúde móvel em Moçambique Desde 2016, Malaria Consortium tem sido o principal parceiro de implementação de um sistema digital de informação de saúde comunitária designado upSCALE. 02/02/2022 Desde 2016, Malaria Consortium tem sido o principal parceiro de implementação de um sistema digital de informação de saúde comunitária designado upSCALE.
26/01/2022 Project brief Supporting Uganda’s Malaria Reduction and Elimination Strategy (SUMRES): Working towards malaria-free districts in Uganda The SUMRES project aims to implement integrated community case management and other vector control measures. 26/01/2022 The SUMRES project aims to implement integrated community case management and other vector control measures.
25/01/2022 Learning brief Edutainment as a vehicle for malaria-related behavior change: Lessons learnt from Uganda This malaria-related social behavior change intervention project in Uganda successfully applies strategies that focus on gender norms and perceptions. 25/01/2022 This malaria-related social behavior change intervention project in Uganda successfully applies strategies that focus on gender norms and perceptions.
10/01/2022 Project brief upSCALE: Strengthening mobile health in Mozambique We have been the key implementing partner of a scaled digital community health information system called upSCALE. 10/01/2022 We have been the key implementing partner of a scaled digital community health information system called upSCALE.
10/12/2021 Project brief Améliorer l’accès à la prise en charge des cas de paludisme pour les populations touchées par le conflit au Cameroun Le project se concentrera sur une intervention côté demande pour améliorer le comportement de recours aux soins et l’adoption des services et la qualité du diagnostic. 10/12/2021 Le project se concentrera sur une intervention côté demande pour améliorer le comportement de recours aux soins et l’adoption des services et la qualité du diagnostic.
09/12/2021 Synopsis Optimising the role of lead mothers during the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Kano state, Nigeria This study focuses on optimising the role of lead mothers, women who promote health activities in their communities, during the SMC campaign in Kano, Nigeria. 09/12/2021 This study focuses on optimising the role of lead mothers, women who promote health activities in their communities, during the SMC campaign in Kano, Nigeria.
04/12/2021 Journal article Determinants of malaria testing at health facilities: The case of Uganda These findings underscore the need for malaria control programmes to provide regular supportive supervision to health facilities and training in rapid diagnostic testing. 04/12/2021 These findings underscore the need for malaria control programmes to provide regular supportive supervision to health facilities and training in rapid diagnostic testing.
22/11/2021 Journal article Health management information system data quality and associated factors in Massaguet district, Chad For quality assessment, data on children under 15 years were obtained from the health management information system and the external patient register. 22/11/2021 For quality assessment, data on children under 15 years were obtained from the health management information system and the external patient register.
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.
22/11/2021 Annual review Stratégie de Malaria Consortium 2021–2025 Nous nous adaptons aux circonstances locales et nous sommes animés d’un désir constant de recherche, d’amélioration et d’adaptation. 22/11/2021 Nous nous adaptons aux circonstances locales et nous sommes animés d’un désir constant de recherche, d’amélioration et d’adaptation.
19/11/2021 Learning brief Assessing the effect of the ‘zooming-in’ approach to improve malaria-related indicators: Lessons learnt from Uganda The innovative ‘zooming-in’ communication approach can generate exceptional results when applied with sufficient time, follow-up visits, mentorship and coaching. 19/11/2021 The innovative ‘zooming-in’ communication approach can generate exceptional results when applied with sufficient time, follow-up visits, mentorship and coaching.
16/11/2021 Poster Integrating podoconiosis healthcare services into primary healthcare in Ethiopia Integrating detection, management, recording and reporting of podoconiosis into primary healthcare is considered feasible and acceptable. 16/11/2021 Integrating detection, management, recording and reporting of podoconiosis into primary healthcare is considered feasible and acceptable.
16/11/2021 Poster Fighting against malaria: The case of the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Malaria Action Program for Districts Malaria health service delivery and mortality and morbidity indicators improved in MAPD-supported implementation districts. 16/11/2021 Malaria health service delivery and mortality and morbidity indicators improved in MAPD-supported implementation districts.
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.
15/10/2021 Project brief Improving access to malaria case management for conflict-affected populations in Cameroon To improve the quality of malaria diagnosis and treatment that community health workers provide, we will focus on an intervention to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour. 15/10/2021 To improve the quality of malaria diagnosis and treatment that community health workers provide, we will focus on an intervention to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour.
15/10/2021 Journal article A feasibility study to assess non-clinical community health workers’ capacity to use simplified protocols and tools to treat severe acute malnutrition in Niger state, Nigeria With training and supportive supervision, community-oriented resource persons can treat severe acute malnutrition in under-fives and refer complicated cases. 15/10/2021 With training and supportive supervision, community-oriented resource persons can treat severe acute malnutrition in under-fives and refer complicated cases.
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 This study determines adherence to, and perceptions of, infection prevention and control measures when delivering SMC during the COVID-19 pandemic. 15/10/2021 This study determines adherence to, and perceptions of, infection prevention and control measures when delivering SMC during the COVID-19 pandemic.
28/09/2021 Newsletter Septembro 2021 — Newsletter de vigilância da malária Moçambique Este boletim informativo atualiza uma iniciativa que visa reforçar o sistema de vigilância da malária em Moçambique. 28/09/2021 Este boletim informativo atualiza uma iniciativa que visa reforçar o sistema de vigilância da malária em Moçambique.
28/09/2021 Newsletter September 2021 — Surveillance malaria newsletter Mozambique This newsletter provides an update on an initiative aimed at strengthening the malaria surveillance system in Mozambique. 28/09/2021 This newsletter provides an update on an initiative aimed at strengthening the malaria surveillance system in Mozambique.
27/09/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Moçambique Estamos empenhados em reduzir os casos de malária e outras doenças transmissíveis em Moçambique. 27/09/2021 Estamos empenhados em reduzir os casos de malária e outras doenças transmissíveis em Moçambique.
24/09/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Cambodia Malaria Consortium has established itself as a leading technical research and implementing organisation in Cambodia, with a presence in the country since 2003. 24/09/2021 Malaria Consortium has established itself as a leading technical research and implementing organisation in Cambodia, with a presence in the country since 2003.
31/08/2021 Project report Monitoring and improving inpatient malaria case management and health systems readiness in hospitals in Nigeria Malaria Consortium supported the implementation of new guidelines for the management of severe malaria cases in Nigeria through health systems strengthening activities. 31/08/2021 Malaria Consortium supported the implementation of new guidelines for the management of severe malaria cases in Nigeria through health systems strengthening activities.
31/08/2021 Project report SuNMaP 2’s approach to domestic resource mobilisation The SuNMaP 2 programme strengthened efforts to mobilise sustainable domestic resources for malaria interventions in Nigeria. 31/08/2021 The SuNMaP 2 programme strengthened efforts to mobilise sustainable domestic resources for malaria interventions in Nigeria.
27/08/2021 Research brief Faisabilité et acceptabilité de l’extension de la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier aux enfants de 5–10 ans Cette étude vise à comprendre les obstacles à la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier dans le district de Massaguet, au Tchad. 27/08/2021 Cette étude vise à comprendre les obstacles à la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier dans le district de Massaguet, au Tchad.
17/08/2021 Presentation USAID MAPD end of project sustainability and transition This presentation outlines the key messages from the closure of the MAPD project in Uganda. 17/08/2021 This presentation outlines the key messages from the closure of the MAPD project in Uganda.
17/08/2021 Presentation MAPD cross-cutting strategies This presentation outlines cross-cutting issues from the MAPD project in Uganda and highlights the successes from the project. 17/08/2021 This presentation outlines cross-cutting issues from the MAPD project in Uganda and highlights the successes from the project.
17/08/2021 Presentation Effective malaria diagnosis and treatment activities implemented in support of the national malaria strategy This presentation outlines the approaches used within the USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts project in Uganda. 17/08/2021 This presentation outlines the approaches used within the USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts project in Uganda.
17/08/2021 Presentation Effective malaria prevention programs implemented in support of the national malaria control strategy This presentation highlights effective malaria prevention programs implemented as part of the USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts. 17/08/2021 This presentation highlights effective malaria prevention programs implemented as part of the USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts.
10/08/2021 Project brief Reducing the malaria burden in Nigeria We support Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to deliver interventions that are designed to develop capacity around reporting and case management. 10/08/2021 We support Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to deliver interventions that are designed to develop capacity around reporting and case management.
05/08/2021 Journal article Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of a community dialogue intervention in the prevention and control of schistosomiasis in Nampula province, Mozambique This study aimed to test the community dialogue approach to improve schistosomiasis prevention and control in Nampula province. 05/08/2021 This study aimed to test the community dialogue approach to improve schistosomiasis prevention and control in Nampula province.
15/07/2021 Research brief Feasibility and acceptability of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to children aged 5–10 years This study aimed to understand the barriers to delivering SMC in Massaguet district, Chad, to children above 59 months. 15/07/2021 This study aimed to understand the barriers to delivering SMC in Massaguet district, Chad, to children above 59 months.
06/07/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Mozambique In Mozambique, we support the government’s efforts to develop functional malaria surveillance systems. 06/07/2021 In Mozambique, we support the government’s efforts to develop functional malaria surveillance systems.
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. 01/07/2021 Para acelerar a eliminação da malária em Moçambique, um sistema de vigilância da malária funcional e responsivo é necessário.
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 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 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 CPS au Burkina Faso, au Tchad, au Nigeria, au Togo et au Mozambique. 10/06/2021 Malaria Consortium a soutenu des programmes de CPS au Burkina Faso, au Tchad, au Nigeria, au Togo et au Mozambique.
09/06/2021 Brochure Malaria Consortium Burkina Faso We are carrying out SMC programmes across Burkina Faso and are exploring the potential of digital solutions to strengthen health systems in the country. 09/06/2021 We are carrying out SMC programmes across Burkina Faso and are exploring the potential of digital solutions to strengthen health systems in the country.
09/06/2021 Brochure Malaria Consortium Burkina Faso Nous menons des programmes de CPS à travers le Burkina Faso et explorons le potentiel des solutions numériques pour renforcer les systèmes de santé dans le pays. 09/06/2021 Nous menons des programmes de CPS à travers le Burkina Faso et explorons le potentiel des solutions numériques pour renforcer les systèmes de santé dans le pays.
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.
28/05/2021 Newsletter May 2021 — Surveillance malaria newsletter Mozambique This newsletter gives an update on an initiative that aims to strengthen the malaria surveillance system in Mozambique. 28/05/2021 This newsletter gives an update on an initiative that aims to strengthen the malaria surveillance system in Mozambique.
28/05/2021 Newsletter Maio 2021 — Newsletter de vigilância da malária Moçambique Esta newsletter atualiza uma iniciativa implementada com o objetivo de reforçar o sistema de vigilância da malária em Moçambique. 28/05/2021 Esta newsletter atualiza uma iniciativa implementada com o objetivo de reforçar o sistema de vigilância da malária em Moçambique.
20/05/2021 Learning brief Facilitating evidence-informed programming in Mozambique With our partners, we worked to develop and provide the needed intelligence to allocate resources and target interventions effectively. 20/05/2021 With our partners, we worked 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 We were able to provide continued support to mobile malaria workers and communities by conducting a COVID-19 rapid risk assessment and mitigation plan. 13/05/2021 We were able to provide continued support to mobile malaria workers and communities by conducting a COVID-19 rapid risk assessment and mitigation plan.
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.
31/03/2021 Project brief Reducing malaria morbidity in infants through intermittent preventive treatment in Nigeria This study will assess the clinical effectiveness and operational feasibility of intermittent preventive treatment in infants in Nigeria. 31/03/2021 This study will assess the clinical effectiveness and operational feasibility of intermittent preventive treatment in infants in Nigeria.
11/03/2021 Learning brief Strengthening surveillance for data-informed malaria control activities During the first year of implementing our three-year project in Mozambique, we carried out general activities to accelerate malaria case reduction. 11/03/2021 During the first year of implementing our three-year project in Mozambique, we carried out general activities to accelerate malaria case reduction.
26/02/2021 Learning brief Implementing a community-based approach to indoor residual spraying to improve acceptance, cost-effectiveness and efficiency With support from the James Percy Foundation, we helped to implement a community-based indoor residual spraying campaign in two districts in Ethiopia. 26/02/2021 With support from the James Percy Foundation, we helped to implement a community-based indoor residual spraying campaign in two districts in Ethiopia.
25/02/2021 Case study Strengthen community-based malaria services through improved planning and engagement across the health system Hear from stakeholders how the project is strengthening the delivery and management of malaria control interventions at the primary healthcare unit in Ethiopia. 25/02/2021 Hear from stakeholders how the project is strengthening the delivery and management of malaria control interventions at the primary healthcare unit in Ethiopia.
24/02/2021 Project brief Engaging teachers and students to control dengue in Myanmar The My School project in Myanmar aims to assess the impact of integrated vector control and community-based participatory interventions in schools. 24/02/2021 The My School project in Myanmar aims to assess the impact of integrated vector control and community-based participatory interventions in schools.
22/02/2021 Journal article Eliminating Plasmodium falciparum malaria: Results from tailoring active case detection approaches to remote populations in forested border areas in north-eastern Cambodia This case study presents a successful approach to implementing tailored active case detection strategies in forested border areas in north-eastern Cambodia. 22/02/2021 This case study presents a successful approach to implementing tailored active case detection strategies in forested border areas in north-eastern Cambodia.
09/01/2021 Journal article New assessment of Anopheles vector species identification using MALDI-TOF MS To determine the body part of Anopheles mosquitoes best suited for the identification of field specimens, a mass spectral library was generated. 09/01/2021 To determine the body part of Anopheles mosquitoes best suited for the identification of field specimens, a mass spectral library was generated.
23/12/2020 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Myanmar In Myanmar, we have forged strong relationships with in-country and regional partners and government bodies, and offer a wealth of technical expertise. 23/12/2020 In Myanmar, we have forged strong relationships with in-country and regional partners and government bodies, and offer a wealth of technical expertise.
19/11/2020 Presentation Piloting Reveal for use in seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria This presentation gives an overview of a new pilot study that explores the possibility of digitising the management of SMC via the Reveal platform. 19/11/2020 This presentation gives an overview of a new pilot study that explores the possibility of digitising the management of SMC via the Reveal platform.
17/11/2020 Poster Pharmacovigilance in seasonal malaria chemoprevention in northern Nigeria Pharmacovigilance is well integrated in SMC, yet reporting of suspected adverse medicine reactions is low. 17/11/2020 Pharmacovigilance is well integrated in SMC, yet reporting of suspected adverse medicine reactions is low.
17/11/2020 Poster Health workers’ malaria case management practices in south-central Uganda, 2017–2019 Capacity development interventions supported Ugandan health workers to improve their management of malaria, even during upsurges. 17/11/2020 Capacity development interventions supported Ugandan health workers to improve their management of malaria, even during upsurges.
17/11/2020 Poster Quality of care for children with malaria at private health facilities in Uganda: A cross-sectional study Sub-optimal knowledge, practices and healthcare system support in private health facilities impact on the provision of quality malaria case management in Uganda. 17/11/2020 Sub-optimal knowledge, practices and healthcare system support in private health facilities impact on the provision of quality malaria case management in Uganda.
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.
16/11/2020 Presentation Health workers’ malaria case management practices in south-central Uganda, 2017–2019 This study sought to compare health workers' practices in project and non-project districts. 16/11/2020 This study sought to compare health workers' practices in project and non-project districts.
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 SMC in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria during COVID-19. 02/11/2020 This study will explore community distributors’ adherence to infection prevention and control practices for SMC in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria during COVID-19.
30/10/2020 Learning brief Mainstreaming gender and youth in malaria programming in Uganda Malaria Consortium's USAID MAPD project explored the gender- and youth-related norms that might be hindering effective malaria control in Uganda. 30/10/2020 Malaria Consortium's USAID MAPD project explored the gender- and youth-related norms that might be hindering effective malaria control in Uganda.
30/10/2020 Project report USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 4 report During its fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building and health system strengthening despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. 30/10/2020 During its fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building and health system strengthening despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
29/09/2020 Presentation Adapting SMC in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic: Enhancing safety and minimising risk Our adaptations to our 2020 SMC campaign in Nigeria ensured the continued safe delivery of SMC during the COVID-19 pandemic. 29/09/2020 Our adaptations to our 2020 SMC campaign in Nigeria ensured the continued safe delivery of SMC during the COVID-19 pandemic.
26/08/2020 Capacity statement Paludisme : Surveillance et réponse Cette déclaration de capacité détaille notre expertise substantielle en matière de surveillance et de riposte, en mettant en évidence des projets en Afrique et en Asie. 26/08/2020 Cette déclaration de capacité détaille notre expertise substantielle en matière de surveillance et de riposte, en mettant en évidence des projets en Afrique et en Asie.
26/08/2020 Capacity statement Vigilância e resposta à malária Esta declaração de capacidade detalha nossa experiência substancial em vigilância e resposta à malária, destacando projetos na África e na Ásia. 26/08/2020 Esta declaração de capacidade detalha nossa experiência substancial em vigilância e resposta à malária, destacando projetos na África e na Ásia.
03/08/2020 Presentation Impact of socio-ecological systems and resilience (SESR)-based strategies on dengue vector control in schools and neighbouring household communities in Cambodia This presentation was given at a dissemination workshop on the project 'Controlling vectors and engaging communities to prevent dengue in Cambodia'. 03/08/2020 This presentation was given at a dissemination workshop on the project 'Controlling vectors and engaging communities to prevent dengue in Cambodia'.
29/07/2020 Capacity statement Malaria surveillance and response This capacity statement details our substantial expertise in malaria surveillance and response, highlighting projects in Africa and Asia. 29/07/2020 This capacity statement details our substantial expertise in malaria surveillance and response, highlighting projects in Africa and Asia.
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.
16/07/2020 Position statement S’adapter pour réduire l’impact du changement climatique sur la santé Nous pensons qu’il est essentiel de continuer à intégrer les réponses aux risques liés au climat dans nos programmes. 16/07/2020 Nous pensons qu’il est essentiel de continuer à intégrer les réponses aux risques liés au climat dans nos programmes.
16/07/2020 Position statement Adaptação para minimizar os impactos das alterações climáticas na saúde Consideramos essencial continuar a incorporar respostas aos riscos relacionados com o clima nos nossos programas. 16/07/2020 Consideramos essencial continuar a incorporar respostas aos riscos relacionados com o clima nos nossos programas.
18/06/2020 Project brief Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on malaria and other infectious diseases in Uganda: Understanding comorbidities This project seeks to understand the burden of malaria, but also of TB and HIV/AIDS, among patients with COVID-19 to assess the potential interactions. 18/06/2020 This project seeks to understand the burden of malaria, but also of TB and HIV/AIDS, among patients with COVID-19 to assess the potential interactions.
17/06/2020 Journal article A process for developing a sustainable and scalable approach to community engagement: Community dialogue approach for addressing the drivers of antibiotic resistance in Bangladesh Taking the global challenge of antibiotic resistance as an example, this study explores the process of developing an embedded approach to community engagement. 17/06/2020 Taking the global challenge of antibiotic resistance as an example, this study explores the process of developing an embedded approach to community engagement.
05/06/2020 Position statement Adapting to minimise the health impacts of climatic changes We believe it is essential to continue to incorporate responses to climate-related risks into our programmes. 05/06/2020 We believe it is essential to continue to incorporate responses to climate-related risks into our programmes.
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.
30/04/2020 Project brief Prevention, diagnosis and management of podoconiosis: Developing resilient health systems in Ethiopia Our research project in Ethiopia aims to improve the prevention and management of podoconiosis which disproportionally affects marginalised communities. 30/04/2020 Our research project in Ethiopia aims to improve the prevention and management of podoconiosis which disproportionally affects marginalised communities.
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 in areas where COVID-19 transmission is reported. 29/04/2020 This document provides operational guidance for countries to safely implement SMC in areas where COVID-19 transmission is reported.
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 dans les zones où la transmission de la COVID-19 est signalée. 29/04/2020 Ce document fournit des orientations opérationnelles aux pays pour mettre en œuvre en toute sécurité la CPS dans les zones où la transmission de la COVID-19 est signalée.
27/04/2020 Project brief Improving neglected tropical disease (NTD) services and integrating into primary healthcare With our project in Ethiopia, we seek to integrate prevention, diagnosis, management and reporting interventions of three NTDs into the healthcare system. 27/04/2020 With our project in Ethiopia, we seek to integrate prevention, diagnosis, management and reporting interventions of three NTDs into the healthcare system.
23/03/2020 Case study Training health extension workers in Ethiopia to provide community-based malaria prevention Read the stories of Elfinesh Goa and Mebrat Haile, health extension workers in Wolaita zone, Ethiopia.  23/03/2020 Read the stories of Elfinesh Goa and Mebrat Haile, health extension workers in Wolaita zone, Ethiopia. 
23/03/2020 Case study Working with communities in Ethiopia to prevent the spread of malaria In Ethiopia, health extension workers and the Health Development Army are working with communities to prevent malaria. 23/03/2020 In Ethiopia, health extension workers and the Health Development Army are working with communities to prevent malaria.
05/03/2020 Brochure Estabelecimento de parcerias com os governos para melhoria da saúde materno-infantil Esta brochura apresenta exemplos da assistência técnica que temos prestado a vários governos. 05/03/2020 Esta brochura apresenta exemplos da assistência técnica que temos prestado a vários governos.
27/02/2020 Journal article Evaluation of a capacity building intervention on malaria treatment for under‑fives in rural health facilities in Niger state, Nigeria This study assessed the effect on malaria diagnosis and prescription practices among febrile under-fives in rural health facilities. 27/02/2020 This study assessed the effect on malaria diagnosis and prescription practices among febrile under-fives in rural health facilities.
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 Brochure Collaboration avec les gouvernements afin d’améliorer la santé maternelle et infantile Cette brochure offre des exemples de l’assistance technique que nous avons fournie à divers gouvernements. 10/02/2020 Cette brochure offre des exemples de l’assistance technique que nous avons fournie à divers gouvernements.
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 Brochure Partnering with governments to improve maternal and child health This brochure offers examples of the technical assistance we have provided to various governments. 17/12/2019 This brochure offers examples of the technical assistance we have provided to various governments.
17/12/2019 Journal article Usability and acceptability of an automated respiratory rate counter to assess children for symptoms of pneumonia This study aimed to determine the usability and acceptability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers in Ethiopia. 17/12/2019 This study aimed to determine the usability and acceptability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers in Ethiopia.
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.
27/11/2019 Project brief upSCALE: Fortalecimento do sistema digital de saúde Temos sido o principal parceiro de implementação de um sistema digital de informação de saúde comunitária em escala chamado upSCALE. 27/11/2019 Temos sido o principal parceiro de implementação de um sistema digital de informação de saúde comunitária em escala chamado upSCALE.
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 Video annotation has potential as a reliable reference standard, if marking of breaths in the distorted period can be improved. 25/11/2019 Video annotation has potential as a reliable reference standard, if marking of breaths in the distorted period can be improved.
22/11/2019 Poster Malaria morbidity and mortality trends in central Uganda In the last quarter of 2016, the MAPD project instituted several interventions to prevent and control malaria in nine high-burden districts in Uganda. 22/11/2019 In the last quarter of 2016, the MAPD project instituted several interventions to prevent and control malaria in nine high-burden districts in Uganda.
22/11/2019 Presentation Examining the feasibility of community health worker delivery of severe acute malnutrition treatment using an innovative simplified low-literacy protocol: Results from Nigeria This presentation was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 22/11/2019 This presentation was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
21/11/2019 Poster Assessing the quality of SMC delivery by low-literate community health workers in Nigeria In 2018, Malaria Consortium trained 20,969 low-literate community health workers in Nigeria to administer SMC to approximately 3.2 million children under five. 21/11/2019 In 2018, Malaria Consortium trained 20,969 low-literate community health workers in Nigeria to administer SMC to approximately 3.2 million children under five.
15/11/2019 Presentation Acute respiratory infection diagnostic aid: Learnings and next steps This presentation gives an overview of the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project's objectives and results, and suggests next steps. 15/11/2019 This presentation gives an overview of the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project's objectives and results, and suggests next steps.
12/11/2019 Project brief upSCALE: Strengthening mobile health in Mozambique We provided technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to improve disease surveillance and community-based maternal and child healthcare. 12/11/2019 We provided technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to improve disease surveillance and community-based maternal and child healthcare.
30/10/2019 Project report USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 3 report During MAPD's third year, the project overcame a number of additional challenges including prolonged upsurges of malaria in some districts. Read the Year 3 report in full... 30/10/2019 During MAPD's third year, the project overcame a number of additional challenges including prolonged upsurges of malaria in some districts. Read the Year 3 report in full...
24/10/2019 Project brief Expanding integrated community case management for maternal and child survival We supported the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen referral systems for under-fives with danger signs, and to deliver integrated community-level services. 24/10/2019 We supported the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen referral systems for under-fives with danger signs, and to deliver integrated community-level services.
14/10/2019 Infographic Studying the usability and acceptability of two pneumonia diagnostic aids This infographic visualises our findings on the usability and acceptability of devices that classify fast breathing. 14/10/2019 This infographic visualises our findings on the usability and acceptability of devices that classify fast breathing.
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 project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support classifying fast breathing. 03/10/2019 The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support classifying fast breathing.
27/09/2019 Project brief Improving community-based primary healthcare in Nigeria With a focus on maternal, newborn and child health, this project aims to revitalise primary healthcare and secure universal health coverage in Niger state. 27/09/2019 With a focus on maternal, newborn and child health, this project aims to revitalise primary healthcare and secure universal health coverage in Niger state.
23/09/2019 Project brief Regional health integration to enhance services in eastern Uganda Our project supports the delivery of malaria prevention and treatment interventions, as well as maternal, newborn and child care activities in Uganda. 23/09/2019 Our project supports the delivery of malaria prevention and treatment interventions, as well as maternal, newborn and child care activities in Uganda.
10/09/2019 Project brief Building capacity for malaria elimination in southern Cambodia The RAI2E project will improve existing technical and programme management skills of health centre staff in southern Cambodia. 10/09/2019 The RAI2E project will improve existing technical and programme management skills of health centre staff in southern Cambodia.
02/09/2019 Learning brief Integrating birth notification into community health programmes Strong community engagement and awareness-raising interventions are needed to improve birth registration and notification rates in South Sudan. 02/09/2019 Strong community engagement and awareness-raising interventions are needed to improve birth registration and notification rates in South Sudan.
30/08/2019 Learning brief Pioneering the Boma Health Initiative In 2016, the government launched its flagship strategy, the Boma Health Initiative, to tackle childhood illnesses and achieve universal health coverage. 30/08/2019 In 2016, the government launched its flagship strategy, the Boma Health Initiative, to tackle childhood illnesses and achieve universal health coverage.
07/08/2019 Infographic Surveillance This fact sheet explains what surveillance is and why it is important. 07/08/2019 This fact sheet explains what surveillance is and why it is important.
29/07/2019 Project brief Strengthening malaria surveillance for data-driven decision making in Mozambique The aim of this project is to strengthen data quality and establish a data-use and data-to-action culture in Mozambique. 29/07/2019 The aim of this project is to strengthen data quality and establish a data-use and data-to-action culture in Mozambique.
20/06/2019 Project brief Strengthening community-based malaria prevention and surveillance interventions This project will strengthen the management and technical capacity of the primary health care unit to continue implementing impactful malaria control interventions. 20/06/2019 This project will strengthen the management and technical capacity of the primary health care unit to continue implementing impactful malaria control interventions.
20/06/2019 Project brief PMI VectorLink: Integrated malaria vector control Malaria Consortium provides technical assistance to help governments develop integrated vector control strategies and insecticide resistance management plans. 20/06/2019 Malaria Consortium provides technical assistance to help governments develop integrated vector control strategies and insecticide resistance management plans.
17/05/2019 Project brief Controlling vectors and engaging communities to prevent dengue in Cambodia We trialed a socio-ecological vector control strategy using guppy fish distribution for larval source control and low-cost mosquito traps. 17/05/2019 We trialed a socio-ecological vector control strategy using guppy fish distribution for larval source control and low-cost mosquito traps.
05/04/2019 Research brief Improving access to treatment for severe acute malnutrition in Nigeria With training and supportive supervision, low-literate community health workers were mostly able to identify and treat cases of acute malnutrition in under-fives. 05/04/2019 With training and supportive supervision, low-literate community health workers were mostly able to identify and treat cases of acute malnutrition in under-fives.
30/03/2019 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium's global capability statement Our global capability statement describes our approach and expertise, and details the way we work.  30/03/2019 Our global capability statement describes our approach and expertise, and details the way we work. 
11/02/2019 Project brief Support to the National Malaria Programme in Nigeria 2 The SuNMap project aims to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable malaria programmes across 165 local government areas in six states of Nigeria. 11/02/2019 The SuNMap project aims to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable malaria programmes across 165 local government areas in six states of Nigeria.
04/02/2019 Project brief Supporting government to control malaria in Uganda The USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts aims to strengthen the government’s capacity to design, plan and monitor malaria control activities.  04/02/2019 The USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts aims to strengthen the government’s capacity to design, plan and monitor malaria control activities. 
22/01/2019 Project brief Transform: Primary Health Care In Ethiopia, through the Transform: Primary Health Care project, we supported government efforts to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths. 22/01/2019 In Ethiopia, through the Transform: Primary Health Care project, we supported government efforts to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths.
12/12/2018 Research brief Strengthening primary healthcare for neglected tropical diseases in Ethiopia Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than a billion people in tropical and subtropical conditions. NTDs are 20 diverse diseases of poverty and have historically received less global attention than… 12/12/2018 Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than a billion people in tropical and subtropical conditions. NTDs are 20 diverse diseases of poverty and have historically received less global attention than high-profile 'killer diseases' such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis or malaria. Nevertheless,…
06/11/2018 Journal article Immediate assessment of performance of medical laboratory scientists following a 10-day malaria microscopy training programme in Nigeria Background Rapid and precise diagnosis of malaria is an essential element in effective case management and control of malaria. Malaria microscopy is used as the gold standard for malaria diagnosis, however… 06/11/2018 Background Rapid and precise diagnosis of malaria is an essential element in effective case management and control of malaria. Malaria microscopy is used as the gold standard for malaria diagnosis, however results remain poor as positivity rate in Nigeria is consistently…
30/10/2018 Project report USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 2 report During its second year, the project contributed to reducing new malaria infections, increased access to treatment and reduced death. Read the Year 2 report in full... 30/10/2018 During its second year, the project contributed to reducing new malaria infections, increased access to treatment and reduced death. Read the Year 2 report in full...
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…
10/10/2018 Journal article Digital Technologies for Health Workforce Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review The collection of journal articles, systematic reviews, and reports published over the last decade that attest to the potential of digital technologies to achieve health workforce improvements across all aspects… 10/10/2018 The collection of journal articles, systematic reviews, and reports published over the last decade that attest to the potential of digital technologies to achieve health workforce improvements across all aspects of the health system is vast. As a capacity-building mechanism,…
24/09/2018 Project brief Strengthening Uganda's response to malaria The Strengthening Uganda’s Response to Malaria (SURMa) project aims to improve access to and uptake of high-quality malaria prevention and control services. Malaria Consortium, in partnership with Unicef, is supporting… 24/09/2018 The Strengthening Uganda’s Response to Malaria (SURMa) project aims to improve access to and uptake of high-quality malaria prevention and control services. Malaria Consortium, in partnership with Unicef, is supporting the Ministry of Health to implement the project, funded by…
15/09/2018 Case study Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine on essential drugs list for preventing malaria in pregnancy USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts influences the Government of Uganda, via the Ministry of Health, to take important steps in improving provision of SP (sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine) – an essential drug… 15/09/2018 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts influences the Government of Uganda, via the Ministry of Health, to take important steps in improving provision of SP (sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine) – an essential drug needed for the prevention of malaria in pregnancy...
12/09/2018 Case study Malaria drops to no. 2 in terms of outpatient attendance in Masaka region, Uganda All districts in Masaka region, central Uganda are, for the first time reporting that malaria has fallen to become the second highest contributor to its outpatient department health issues, rather… 12/09/2018 All districts in Masaka region, central Uganda are, for the first time reporting that malaria has fallen to become the second highest contributor to its outpatient department health issues, rather than the highest...
05/09/2018 Case study MAPD supports improvement of malaria diagnostics capacity, outcomes and leadership USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts has built the technical and leadership capacity of Uganda to ensure accurate and appropriate malaria diagnostics... 05/09/2018 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts has built the technical and leadership capacity of Uganda to ensure accurate and appropriate malaria diagnostics...
20/07/2018 Research brief Supporting roll-out of revised dengue prevention and control guidelines in Myanmar While clear and concise dengue prevention and control guidelines are necessary, it is also crucial that implementers are trained on how these affect their roles and responsibilities. This study compares… 20/07/2018 While clear and concise dengue prevention and control guidelines are necessary, it is also crucial that implementers are trained on how these affect their roles and responsibilities. This study compares two approaches used to train health workers in Myanmar: basic…
24/04/2018 Presentation upSCALE: A digital health system strengthening approach for improved quality of care at community level and for passive case reporting for malaria surveillance To improve the quality of care community health workers (CHWs) in Mozambique provide, Malaria Consortium developed the upSCALE platform in 2013, together with the Ministry of Health and Unicef. The… 24/04/2018 To improve the quality of care community health workers (CHWs) in Mozambique provide, Malaria Consortium developed the upSCALE platform in 2013, together with the Ministry of Health and Unicef. The smartphone app supports CHWs’ decision making and enables them to…
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…
24/02/2018 Newsletter Dr Sylvia Meek scholarship in entomology enrolments are complete The Dr Sylvia Meek scholarship has seen Malaria Consortium partner with three universities to fund a new generation of entomologists in studying the subject at a graduate level. This newsletter… 24/02/2018 The Dr Sylvia Meek scholarship has seen Malaria Consortium partner with three universities to fund a new generation of entomologists in studying the subject at a graduate level. This newsletter introduces the successful applicants.
07/02/2018 Learning brief Integrating malaria education into primary school activities Malaria Consortium integrated edutainment-based malaria sessions into primary school classroom activities in Mozambique to provide children with basic knowledge around malaria transmission, symptoms, prevention and care-seeking as part of… 07/02/2018 Malaria Consortium integrated edutainment-based malaria sessions into primary school classroom activities in Mozambique to provide children with basic knowledge around malaria transmission, symptoms, prevention and care-seeking as part of the Malaria Prevention and Control project. This learning brief highlights…
06/01/2018 Journal article Immediate assessment of performance of medical laboratory scientists following a 10-day malaria microscopy training programme in Nigeria Background Rapid and precise diagnosis of malaria is an essential element in effective case management and control of malaria. Malaria microscopy is used as the gold standard for malaria diagnosis, however,… 06/01/2018 Background Rapid and precise diagnosis of malaria is an essential element in effective case management and control of malaria. Malaria microscopy is used as the gold standard for malaria diagnosis, however, results remain poor as positivity rate in Nigeria is consistently…
17/11/2017 Case study Improving health workers’ adherence to test, treat and track procedures Observing the test, treat and track policy requirements have been a challenge for health workers in overcrowded health facilities. A training that encouraged health workers to observe the standards of… 17/11/2017 Observing the test, treat and track policy requirements have been a challenge for health workers in overcrowded health facilities. A training that encouraged health workers to observe the standards of managing malaria cases has resulted in...
15/11/2017 Project brief Identifying drivers of antibiotic resistance and developing a ‘One Health’ approach for rational use of antibiotics in humans and animals in Cambodia This project aims to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics in humans and animals, and the spillover to the environment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in rural Cambodia. 15/11/2017 This project aims to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics in humans and animals, and the spillover to the environment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in rural Cambodia.
15/10/2017 Case study Mothers receive the right number of IPTp doses to prevent malaria in pregnancy USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda has been improving the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria by pregnant women visiting antenatal centers... 15/10/2017 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda has been improving the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria by pregnant women visiting antenatal centers...
09/10/2017 Journal article Neglected tropical diseases: Exploring long-term practical approaches to achieve sustainable disease elimination and beyond This paper identifies two major priorities in the fight against NTDs: strengthening the capacity of the primary health care health system in correctly diagnosing and managing such diseases, and establishing an effective… 09/10/2017 This paper identifies two major priorities in the fight against NTDs: strengthening the capacity of the primary health care health system in correctly diagnosing and managing such diseases, and establishing an effective disease surveillance process.
29/09/2017 Project brief Strengthening primary healthcare for neglected tropical diseases in Ethiopia This pilot tests materials and processes designed to strengthen health workers' capacity to detect, manage and record neglected tropical diseases at the primary healthcare level in Ethiopia. 29/09/2017 This pilot tests materials and processes designed to strengthen health workers' capacity to detect, manage and record neglected tropical diseases at the primary healthcare level in Ethiopia.
20/09/2017 Newsletter Final call Dr Sylvia Meek scholarship Final call for applications for the Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship for Entomology in the University of Pretoria, South Africa. 20/09/2017 Final call for applications for the Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship for Entomology in the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
01/09/2017 Newsletter Awarding our successful applicants with the Sylvia Meek Scholarship Carrie Brown (sister of Dr Sylvia Meek) and Charles Nelson (Chief Executive of Malaria Consortium) attended an awards ceremony at Mahidol University, where the two successful applicants of the Dr… 01/09/2017 Carrie Brown (sister of Dr Sylvia Meek) and Charles Nelson (Chief Executive of Malaria Consortium) attended an awards ceremony at Mahidol University, where the two successful applicants of the Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship in Asia received their awards.
27/07/2017 Newsletter Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship for Entomology in Nigeria and South Africa newsletter Find out more about how to apply for the three available Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarships for Entomology: two with the Unviersity of Nigeria and one with the University of Pretoria,… 27/07/2017 Find out more about how to apply for the three available Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarships for Entomology: two with the Unviersity of Nigeria and one with the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
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…
29/06/2017 Newsletter Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship for Entomology in Asia newsletter The Dr Sylvia Meek Faculty of Tropical Medicine Scholarship for Entomology offers support to public health entomology students to help south and southeast Asia progress towards malaria elimination. Find out… 29/06/2017 The Dr Sylvia Meek Faculty of Tropical Medicine Scholarship for Entomology offers support to public health entomology students to help south and southeast Asia progress towards malaria elimination. Find out how you can apply here.
15/05/2017 Case study Malaria attains a spot on district agenda USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts supported the Ministry of Health to organize a Grand Round meeting to sensitize district leaders on malaria control and highlight the need to allocate… 15/05/2017 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts supported the Ministry of Health to organize a Grand Round meeting to sensitize district leaders on malaria control and highlight the need to allocate resources for malaria control in the Rwenzori region...
28/04/2017 Newsletter Mozambica News Esta é a edição mais recente do boletim informativo da Malaria Consortium Moçambique que apresenta um instantâneo das nossas actividades. Nossos funcionários explicam nossa abordagem ao engajamento comunitário na luta… 28/04/2017 Esta é a edição mais recente do boletim informativo da Malaria Consortium Moçambique que apresenta um instantâneo das nossas actividades. Nossos funcionários explicam nossa abordagem ao engajamento comunitário na luta contra a malária, o apoio aos agentes polivalentes elementares de…
29/03/2017 Research brief Strengthening service delivery for malaria in pregnancy: A mobile health pilot intervention in West Nile, Uganda To address key barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy (IPTp), Malaria Consortium developed a pilot intervention that trained health workers on malaria in pregnancy.… 29/03/2017 To address key barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy (IPTp), Malaria Consortium developed a pilot intervention that trained health workers on malaria in pregnancy. Following the training, they received text messages reinforcing the training…
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…
07/12/2016 Training materials Diagnose and treat febrile illnesses — malaria This training course targets private sector sales representatives of malaria rapid diagnostic test (mRDT) manufacturers, as well as registered mRDT providers. The modules cover how to provide quality diagnosis and… 07/12/2016 This training course targets private sector sales representatives of malaria rapid diagnostic test (mRDT) manufacturers, as well as registered mRDT providers. The modules cover how to provide quality diagnosis and fever case management using mRDTs. They also increase the capacity…
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…
04/11/2016 Research brief Assessing and addressing barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in Uganda This research brief evaluates the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in areas of medium or high malaria transmission. IPTp is typically provided as part of the focused… 04/11/2016 This research brief evaluates the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in areas of medium or high malaria transmission. IPTp is typically provided as part of the focused antenatal care model, yet various issues are hindering the effective…
18/10/2016 Journal article Health worker and policy-maker perspectives on use of intramuscular artesunate for pre-referral and definitive treatment of severe malaria at health posts in Ethiopia Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends injectable artesunate given either intravenously or by the intramuscular route for definitive treatment for severe malaria and recommends a single intramuscular dose of… 18/10/2016 Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends injectable artesunate given either intravenously or by the intramuscular route for definitive treatment for severe malaria and recommends a single intramuscular dose of intramuscular artesunate or intramuscular artemether or intramuscular quinine, in that…
15/09/2016 Journal article The use of formative research to inform the design of a seasonal malaria chemoprevention intervention in northern Nigeria Background Experience of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is growing in the Sahel sub-region of Africa, though there remains insufficient evidence to recommend a standard deployment strategy. In 2012, a project was… 15/09/2016 Background Experience of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is growing in the Sahel sub-region of Africa, though there remains insufficient evidence to recommend a standard deployment strategy. In 2012, a project was initiated in Katsina state, northern Nigeria, to design an appropriate…
01/09/2016 Project brief upSCALE: fortalecimento do sistema mHealth para gestão de casos e vigilância de doenças Este projecto vai conceber e implementar o sistema mHealth em Moçambique, utilizando dados recolhidos em tempo real pelos profi ssionais de saúde da comunidade, de modo a melhorar a gestão… 01/09/2016 Este projecto vai conceber e implementar o sistema mHealth em Moçambique, utilizando dados recolhidos em tempo real pelos profi ssionais de saúde da comunidade, de modo a melhorar a gestão e distribuição de serviços de saúde com qualidade e em…
15/06/2016 Learning brief Improving severe malaria outcomes in Nigeria Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating the global adoption of injectable artesunate. This learning brief outlines…
15/06/2016 Project brief Supporting the effective roll-out of dengue prevention and control guidelines in Myanmar Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on dengue outcomes, health workers tasked with implementing them need to…
15/06/2016 Project brief Supporting the effective roll-out of dengue prevention and control guidelines in Myanmar Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on dengue outcomes, health workers tasked with implementing them need to…
13/06/2016 Advocacy brief Health system strengthening: A context-specific approach This brief describes how Malaria Consortium strengthens health systems by supporting governments to evaluate the state of the existing health system and identify gaps, before working with those in the… 13/06/2016 This brief describes how Malaria Consortium strengthens health systems by supporting governments to evaluate the state of the existing health system and identify gaps, before working with those in the health system to implement context-specific, sustainable solutions.
01/03/2016 Research brief Scalable interventions to increase community health worker motivation and performance: Randomised controlled trials in Mozambique and Uganda When properly trained and equipped, community health workers (CHWs) in Africa have the potential to reduce child deaths from malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea by up to 60 percent through delivering… 01/03/2016 When properly trained and equipped, community health workers (CHWs) in Africa have the potential to reduce child deaths from malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea by up to 60 percent through delivering integrated community case management (iCCM). The Innovations at Scale for…
16/02/2016 Project report Malaria control Nigeria: State fact sheets This is a collection of fact sheets on the ten Nigerian states in which the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) was implemented. Funded by UK aid, the project worked… 16/02/2016 This is a collection of fact sheets on the ten Nigerian states in which the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) was implemented. Funded by UK aid, the project worked with the government and people of Nigeria to strengthen the…
16/02/2016 Project report Support to National Malaria Programme 2008–2016 This report summarises the achievements of the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a UK aid-funded project working with the government and people of Nigeria to strengthen the national effort… 16/02/2016 This report summarises the achievements of the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a UK aid-funded project working with the government and people of Nigeria to strengthen the national effort to control malaria. SuNMaP demonstrated that it is possible to…
16/02/2016 Project report Working together to combat malaria: Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) SuNMaP worked with the Nigerian government’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to harmonise donor efforts and funding agencies around national policies and plans for malaria control. Project targets were aligned with… 16/02/2016 SuNMaP worked with the Nigerian government’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to harmonise donor efforts and funding agencies around national policies and plans for malaria control. Project targets were aligned with the National Malaria Strategic Plan and Global Malaria Action Plan.…
09/12/2015 Training materials Seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme start-up guide This is a practical guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a sustainable seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme in northern Nigeria, targeting the Nigeria National and State Malaria Elimination Programmes, implementing partners… 09/12/2015 This is a practical guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a sustainable seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme in northern Nigeria, targeting the Nigeria National and State Malaria Elimination Programmes, implementing partners and other stakeholders. It describes the processes, procedures, activities and…
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 Antimalarial prescription practices for severe malaria cases in health facilities in Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda following training of health workers and introduction of injectable artesunate This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses a project that helped three countries revise their national treatment guidelines, train health… 28/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses a project that helped three countries revise their national treatment guidelines, train health workers and supply injectable artesunate. We evaluated the antimalarial prescription…
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…
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…
05/06/2015 Project brief Village malaria worker project: Prevention and control of malaria This project aims to improve the malaria implementation programme in western Cambodia — a key location for managing resistant malaria parasites — and to strengthen the community health network in… 05/06/2015 This project aims to improve the malaria implementation programme in western Cambodia — a key location for managing resistant malaria parasites — and to strengthen the community health network in 68 villages of Pailin province by 2015.
30/04/2015 Journal article Using theory and formative research to design interventions to improve community health worker motivation, retention and performance in Mozambique and Uganda Background Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly being used in low-income countries to address human resources shortages, yet there remain few effective, evidence-based strategies for addressing the enduring programmatic constraints of… 30/04/2015 Background Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly being used in low-income countries to address human resources shortages, yet there remain few effective, evidence-based strategies for addressing the enduring programmatic constraints of worker motivation, retention and performance. This paper describes how two…
13/04/2015 Project brief Assessing and addressing barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in Uganda: Pilot intervention This project aims to increase the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) to reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy in Uganda. Based on formative research, a pilot… 13/04/2015 This project aims to increase the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) to reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy in Uganda. Based on formative research, a pilot intervention has been developed to address one of the key…
12/04/2015 Journal article Evaluating the effect of innovative motivation and supervision approaches on community health worker performance and retention in Uganda and Mozambique: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial Background If trained, equipped and utilised, community health workers (CHWs) delivering integrated community case management for sick children can potentially reduce child deaths by 60%. However, it is essential to maintain… 12/04/2015 Background If trained, equipped and utilised, community health workers (CHWs) delivering integrated community case management for sick children can potentially reduce child deaths by 60%. However, it is essential to maintain CHW motivation and performance. The inSCALE project aims to evaluate,…
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…
03/11/2014 Poster Blended e-learning course: An innovative approach to train private providers on diagnosis and treatment of febrile illnesses This poster was presented at the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It discusses the impact of a combined instructor-led and e-learning… 03/11/2014 This poster was presented at the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It discusses the impact of a combined instructor-led and e-learning course developed to offer standardised quality training on diagnosis and…
26/09/2014 Project report Pioneer project 2009–2014: A holistic systems strengthening approach towards malaria control in midwestern Uganda Between 2009 and 2014, Malaria Consortium aimed to reduce the number of malaria cases and deaths in midwestern Uganda by supporting the Ministry of Health and national malaria programmes through… 26/09/2014 Between 2009 and 2014, Malaria Consortium aimed to reduce the number of malaria cases and deaths in midwestern Uganda by supporting the Ministry of Health and national malaria programmes through the Pioneer project, funded by Comic Relief UK. This report…
22/08/2014 Learning paper Harmonisation of malaria control in Nigeria Since 2008, the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project has been strengthening the national effort to control malaria in Nigeria through harmonising efforts by local, national and international partners.… 22/08/2014 Since 2008, the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project has been strengthening the national effort to control malaria in Nigeria through harmonising efforts by local, national and international partners. This learning paper summarises the project’s challenges, as well as…
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…
26/06/2014 Journal article Supervising community health workers in low-income countries: A review of impact and implementation issues Findings of this review suggest that high-quality supervision that focuses on supportive approaches, community monitoring, and/or quality assurance/problem -solving may be most effective for policy makers. 26/06/2014 Findings of this review suggest that high-quality supervision that focuses on supportive approaches, community monitoring, and/or quality assurance/problem -solving may be most effective for policy makers.
20/01/2014 Project brief Improving severe malaria outcomes This project brief describes a UNITAID-funded project that aims to reduce severe malaria case fatality rates through improved access to and use of injectable artesunate for the treatment of severe… 20/01/2014 This project brief describes a UNITAID-funded project that aims to reduce severe malaria case fatality rates through improved access to and use of injectable artesunate for the treatment of severe malaria.
08/01/2014 Technical brief Sustainable coverage of LLINs in Uganda This Briefing Note describes Malaria Consortium's support to the Ministry of Health through the Pioneer project to distribute LLINs in four districts of Mid-Western Uganda in 2009-2010. It dicusses access… 08/01/2014 This Briefing Note describes Malaria Consortium's support to the Ministry of Health through the Pioneer project to distribute LLINs in four districts of Mid-Western Uganda in 2009-2010. It dicusses access to reliable and sustainable delivery channels for long lasting insecticide…
01/01/2014 Project report Moving towards malaria elimination: tools for strengthening malaria surveillance in Cambodia Prior to 2009 the main source of malaria case data in Cambodia came from the National Health Information System (HIS) which provided aggregate data at operational district (OD) level. Whilst… 01/01/2014 Prior to 2009 the main source of malaria case data in Cambodia came from the National Health Information System (HIS) which provided aggregate data at operational district (OD) level. Whilst useful for reporting total cases, this data was not sufficient…
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 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 NetWorks Project NetWorks aims to support countries in the development of efficient, comprehensive and sustainable programmes to ensure high ownership and use of long lasting insecticidal nets and other malaria prevention technologies. 05/09/2013 NetWorks aims to support countries in the development of efficient, comprehensive and sustainable programmes to ensure high ownership and use of long lasting insecticidal nets and other malaria prevention technologies.
02/08/2013 Technical brief inSCALE - Community engagement approaches to improve motivation and performance of CHWs in Uganda The inSCALE project, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is working to increase coverage of integrated community case management (ICCM) and expand the number of VHTs trained to… 02/08/2013 The inSCALE project, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is working to increase coverage of integrated community case management (ICCM) and expand the number of VHTs trained to treat children under five years for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.…
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…
28/05/2013 Technical brief inSCALE: Mobile health (mHealth) approaches to improve motivation and performance of CHWs in Uganda This is a technical brief on the inSCALE Project's use of mobile health technology to improve Community Health Worker motivation and performance in Uganda. 28/05/2013 This is a technical brief on the inSCALE Project's use of mobile health technology to improve Community Health Worker motivation and performance in Uganda.
22/03/2013 Project brief Pioneer Project This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's Pioneer Project, which aims to reduce malaria related morbidity and mortality in the target areas and to gain a deeper understanding of… 22/03/2013 This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's Pioneer Project, which aims to reduce malaria related morbidity and mortality in the target areas and to gain a deeper understanding of the most effective approaches in achieving this objective.
22/03/2013 Project brief Mbale Malaria Control Project This is a project brief describing the Mbale Malaria Control Project, which aims to contribute to the reduction of deaths in children due to malaria and other severe childhood illnesses… 22/03/2013 This is a project brief describing the Mbale Malaria Control Project, which aims to contribute to the reduction of deaths in children due to malaria and other severe childhood illnesses through a strengthened health system.
01/03/2013 Project report Strategy to address migrant and mobile populations for malaria elimination in Cambodia In order to support the National Centre for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control (CNM) to ensure successful accomplishment the goals of the National Malaria Elimination Strategy 2025, the aim of… 01/03/2013 In order to support the National Centre for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control (CNM) to ensure successful accomplishment the goals of the National Malaria Elimination Strategy 2025, the aim of this strategy document, as part of the MMP working group,…
14/02/2013 Project brief South Sudan: Community-based LLIN Continuous Distribution Pilot This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's pilot project to establish a community-based continuous distribution system of long lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) in South Sudan. 14/02/2013 This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's pilot project to establish a community-based continuous distribution system of long lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) in South Sudan.
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…
01/12/2012 Technical brief Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) in Nigeria This briefing note provides background to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Nigeria. In March 2012, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a policy recommendation for a new intervention against Plasmodium falciparum… 01/12/2012 This briefing note provides background to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Nigeria. In March 2012, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a policy recommendation for a new intervention against Plasmodium falciparum malaria - seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), previously referred to as…
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.
07/08/2012 Technical brief inSCALE Village Health Clubs: Improving motivation and community health This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's work to motivate and support the work of Village Health Teams in Uganda through Village Health Club forums and meetings. 07/08/2012 This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's work to motivate and support the work of Village Health Teams in Uganda through Village Health Club forums and meetings.
30/07/2012 Project report Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP): Context and an overview of programme achievements, experiences and lessons The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of SuNMaP’s achievements, experiences and lessons in the course of programme implementation. It highlights some of the implications of current… 30/07/2012 The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of SuNMaP’s achievements, experiences and lessons in the course of programme implementation. It highlights some of the implications of current experiences for other partners and ministries of health involved in…
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.
05/07/2011 Project report Workshop to consolidate lessons learned on BCC and mobile/migrant populations in the strategy to contain artemisinin resistant malaria BCC and IEC interventions play a key role in reducing the incidence of malaria. In both Thailand and Cambodia, a number of innovative approaches have been developed targeting mobile and… 05/07/2011 BCC and IEC interventions play a key role in reducing the incidence of malaria. In both Thailand and Cambodia, a number of innovative approaches have been developed targeting mobile and migrant populations. Strong collaboration between Cambodia and Thailand has resulted…
24/02/2010 Project report Summary report of the technical cross border workshop on malaria case management for artemisinin resistance containment Objective of this workshop is to harmonise the cross border malaria case management procedures and strategies to contain artemisinin resistant malaria. 24/02/2010 Objective of this workshop is to harmonise the cross border malaria case management procedures and strategies to contain artemisinin resistant malaria.
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