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Improving neglected tropical disease services and their integration into primary healthcare

In Ethiopia, we designed an intervention in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) team to ensure alignment with the latest national NTD Roadmap.

Developing resilient health systems

Our research project in Ethiopia aims to improve the prevention, diagnosis and management of podoconiosis — a non-infectious neglected tropical disease that disproportionally affects poor and marginalised communities.

Advocacy brief

Untapped potential: Integrating neglected tropical diseases into primary healthcare

Neglected tropical diseases affect more than a billion people in low- and middle-income countries. We believe that primary healthcare is essential to manage and, ultimately, eliminate them.

Project brief

Improving neglected tropical disease services

Our project in Ethiopia seeks to integrate prevention, diagnosis, management and reporting interventions of three common neglected tropical diseases into the country's primary healthcare system.

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23/06/2022 Research brief Improving neglected tropical disease services and their integration into primary healthcare in Ethiopia: Results from a mixed-methods study in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region In Ethiopia, we designed an intervention in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) team to ensure alignment with the latest national NTD Roadmap. 23/06/2022 In Ethiopia, we designed an intervention in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) team to ensure alignment with the latest national NTD Roadmap.

21/06/2022 Project brief Strengthening the pneumonia response in Ethiopia: Developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses In collaboration with partners, we are developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses, including pneumonia, in Ethiopia. 21/06/2022 In collaboration with partners, we are developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses, including pneumonia, in Ethiopia.

26/03/2022 Project brief Optimising a digitised community health toolkit in Buikwe, Uganda: Improving equitable healthcare access through digital technologies Digital health offers a means of bringing affordable, quality health services to those living in hard-to-reach areas and can also facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed… 26/03/2022 Digital health offers a means of bringing affordable, quality health services to those living in hard-to-reach areas and can also 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 seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) cycles in Nampula province. This is the first time SMC has been implemented in Mozambique. 14/03/2022 Between November 2020 and February 2021, we implemented four monthly seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) cycles in Nampula province. This is the first time SMC has been implemented in Mozambique.

11/03/2022 Project brief Building resilient communities in South Sudan: Improving access to integrated healthcare in flood-affected communities through static and mobile clinics in Aweil South We are targeting a combined 32,889 internally displaced persons, returnees and the host population in flood-affected areas of Aweil South county to close the gap in access to health facilities. 11/03/2022 We are targeting a combined 32,889 internally displaced persons, returnees and the host population in flood-affected areas of Aweil South county to close the gap in access to health facilities.

03/03/2022 Learning brief Improving malaria surveillance through existing community structures: Lessons learnt from Ethiopia Existing community structures, such as health extension workers and the health development army, play a pivotal role in improving malaria detection and surveillance in Ethiopia. 03/03/2022 Existing community structures, such as health extension workers and the health development army, play a pivotal role in improving malaria detection and surveillance in Ethiopia.

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, que tem como objetivo melhorar a qualidade dos… 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, que tem como objetivo melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados prestados pelos agentes polivalentes elementares.

26/01/2022 Project brief Supporting Uganda’s Malaria Reduction and Elimination Strategy (SUMRES): Working towards malaria-free districts in Uganda The project aims to reduce malaria prevalence and tackle common illnesses by implementing integrated community case management and other vector control measures. 26/01/2022 The project aims to reduce malaria prevalence and tackle common illnesses by implementing 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 regarding men to positively impact on the health outcomes of whole… 25/01/2022 This malaria-related social behavior change intervention project in Uganda successfully applies strategies that focus on gender norms and perceptions regarding men to positively impact on the health outcomes of whole communities.

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, it supports improving the quality of care provided by community health workers. 10/01/2022 We have been the key implementing partner of a scaled digital community health information system called upSCALE, it supports improving the quality of care provided by community health workers.

04/12/2021 Journal article Determinants of malaria testing at health facilities: The case of Uganda This study's findings underscore the need for malaria control programmes to provide regular supportive supervision to health facilities and train health workers in the use of rapid diagnostic testing. 04/12/2021 This study's findings underscore the need for malaria control programmes to provide regular supportive supervision to health facilities and train health workers in the use of rapid diagnostic testing.

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 Improving neglected tropical diseases services and integrating into primary health care in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region, Ethiopia Integrating NTD services into primary healthcare in Ethiopia is feasible, acceptable and increases care-seeking behaviours. 16/11/2021 Integrating NTD services into primary healthcare in Ethiopia is feasible, acceptable and increases care-seeking behaviours.

16/11/2021 Poster Cross-sectional assessment of heterogeneity of malaria prevalence among children 0–13 years in three malaria endemic subregions of Uganda Malaria prevalence among children in Uganda is highly heterogeneous. 16/11/2021 Malaria prevalence among children in Uganda is highly heterogeneous.

25/10/2021 Journal article Impact of current malaria infection and previous malaria exposure on the clinical profiles and outcome of COVID-19 in a high malaria transmission setting: A prospective cohort study Our COVID-19 and malaria co-infection study found that low previous malaria exposure was associated with severe or critical COVID-19 and adverse outcomes in a high burden malaria setting. 25/10/2021 Our COVID-19 and malaria co-infection study found that low previous malaria exposure was associated with severe or critical COVID-19 and adverse outcomes in a high burden malaria setting.

15/10/2021 Project 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 in Cameroon, we will focus on an intervention to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour and service uptake. 15/10/2021 To improve the quality of malaria diagnosis and treatment that community health workers provide in Cameroon, we will focus on an intervention to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour and service uptake.

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.

17/08/2021 Presentation MAPD cross-cutting strategies This presentation outlines cross-cutting issues from the MAPD project in Uganda, highlighting the successes from the project, including improved malaria surveillance and use of data to target interventions including iCCM.… 17/08/2021 This presentation outlines cross-cutting issues from the MAPD project in Uganda, highlighting the successes from the project, including improved malaria surveillance and use of data to target interventions including iCCM.

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 at central, district and community level in support of the national malaria strategy.… 17/08/2021 This presentation outlines the approaches used within the USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts project in Uganda at central, district and community level in support of the national malaria strategy.

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 in support of the national malaria control strategy at central, district and community level as part of the USAID Malaria Action Program… 17/08/2021 This presentation highlights effective malaria prevention programs implemented in support of the national malaria control strategy at central, district and community level as part of the USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts.

10/08/2021 Project brief Reducing the malaria burden in Nigeria We are supporting Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to deliver a set of interventions that are designed to develop capacity around reporting and case management within the public health system. 10/08/2021 We are supporting Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to deliver a set of interventions that are designed to develop capacity around reporting and case management within the public health system.

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, a province most affected by the neglected tropical disease. 05/08/2021 This study aimed to test the community dialogue approach to improve schistosomiasis prevention and control in Nampula, a province most affected by the neglected tropical disease.

23/07/2021 Journal article Performance of five pulse oximeters to detect hypoxaemia as an indicator of severe illness in children under five by frontline health workers in low-resource settings In this first trial in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda, researchers wanted to identify the most accurate and user-friendly pulse oximeters for frontline health workers to detect low blood… 23/07/2021 In this first trial in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda, researchers wanted to identify the most accurate and user-friendly pulse oximeters for frontline health workers to detect low blood oxygen saturation in children under five.

22/07/2021 Journal article The role of adaptive surveillance as a core intervention to achieve malaria elimination A strong surveillance system is critical to implementing an efficient and effective malaria programme to monitor disease trends and optimise targeting of interventions to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination. 22/07/2021 A strong surveillance system is critical to implementing an efficient and effective malaria programme to monitor disease trends and optimise targeting of interventions to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination.

13/06/2021 Journal article Evaluating the interrater agreement and acceptability of a new reference tool for assessing respiratory rate in children under five with cough and/or difficulty breathing Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of death in children. A new reference tool which facilitates manual annotation of breaths based on videos was developed to improve diagnosis of suspected… 13/06/2021 Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of death in children. A new reference tool which facilitates manual annotation of breaths based on videos was developed to improve diagnosis of suspected cases and appropriate treatment.

09/06/2021 Brochure Malaria Consortium Burkina Faso We are carrying out seasonal malaria chemoprevention 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 seasonal malaria chemoprevention 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 Depuis 2015, nous soutenons le Programme National de Lutte contre le Paludisme dans le cadre du renforcement par étapes de la CPS, en assurant la couverture des 70 districts sanitaires… 09/06/2021 Depuis 2015, nous soutenons le Programme National de Lutte contre le Paludisme dans le cadre du renforcement par étapes de la CPS, en assurant la couverture des 70 districts sanitaires du Burkina Faso.

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 and the needs of individuals. 28/05/2021 In South Sudan, we collaborate with government and partners to support community-centred, evidence-based interventions that respond to changing conditions and the needs of individuals.

24/05/2021 Journal article The impact of malaria coinfection on Ebola virus disease outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis Infectious diseases including malaria can alter immune responses to secondary infection, like Ebola virus disease. Understanding how the malaria and Ebola virus interact is important for future outbreaks. 24/05/2021 Infectious diseases including malaria can alter immune responses to secondary infection, like Ebola virus disease. Understanding how the malaria and Ebola virus interact is important for future outbreaks.

19/04/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Ethiopia This country capacity statement details our work in Ethiopia, where we are tackling malaria, neglected tropical diseases and poor child health indicators through approaches including digital health solutions, cutting-edge research,… 19/04/2021 This country capacity statement details our work in Ethiopia, where we are tackling malaria, neglected tropical diseases and poor child health indicators through approaches including digital health solutions, cutting-edge research, vector control and social and behaviour change activities.

31/03/2021 Journal article Private health care market shaping and changes in inequities in childhood diarrhoea treatment coverage: Evidence from the analysis of baseline and endline surveys of an ORS and zinc scale-up programme in Nigeria This study aims to examine how inequities in the coverage of oral rehydration solution and zinc — effective treatments for diarrhoea in under-fives — may have changed over the course… 31/03/2021 This study aims to examine how inequities in the coverage of oral rehydration solution and zinc — effective treatments for diarrhoea in under-fives — may have changed over the course of the programme.

24/02/2021 Project brief Expanding mobile malaria services to hard-to-reach communities in northern Cambodia Through the RAI3E project, we are contributing to Cambodia's goal of eliminating Plasmodium falciparum by 2023 by supporting the continued delivery of effective malaria prevention and control services, especially to… 24/02/2021 Through the RAI3E project, we are contributing to Cambodia's goal of eliminating Plasmodium falciparum by 2023 by supporting the continued delivery of effective malaria prevention and control services, especially to hard-to-reach communities.

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.

10/02/2021 Journal article Community health worker knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19: Learnings from an online cross-sectional survey using a digital health platform, UpSCALE, in Mozambique Adapting the existing upSCALE platform enabled a better understanding, in real time, of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of community health workers in Mozambique around COVID-19 management. 10/02/2021 Adapting the existing upSCALE platform enabled a better understanding, in real time, of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of community health workers in Mozambique around COVID-19 management.

09/01/2021 Journal article New assessment of Anopheles vector species identification using MALDI-TOF MS Anopheles species identification is essential for an effective malaria vector control programme. To determine the body part of Anopheles mosquitoes best suited for the identification of field specimens, a mass… 09/01/2021 Anopheles species identification is essential for an effective malaria vector control programme. 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 drawn from our programmes and research. 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 drawn from our programmes and research.

07/12/2020 Presentation Rapid support of the COVID-19 response at community level in Mozambique through adapting the existing upSCALE digital health platform and telemedicine We supported Mozambique's Ministry of Health in making adaptations to the upSCALE digital platform, which allowed for the rapid gathering of essential insight into community health workers' knowledge gaps and… 07/12/2020 We supported Mozambique's Ministry of Health in making adaptations to the upSCALE digital platform, which allowed for the rapid gathering of essential insight into community health workers' knowledge gaps and misconceptions around COVID-19.

17/11/2020 Poster 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 Quality of care for children with malaria at private health facilities in the Mid-Western Region of Uganda: A cross sectional study The quality of care within Uganda’s private health facilities remains largely undocumented. This study assessed the quality of malaria-related care services in private facilities operating in districts supported by MAPD project in… 16/11/2020 The quality of care within Uganda’s private health facilities remains largely undocumented. This study assessed the quality of malaria-related care services in private facilities operating in districts supported by MAPD project in Uganda.

16/11/2020 Presentation Trends in malaria morbidity and mortality rates in Uganda: A four-year retrospective study Over 20% of hospital admissions in Uganda are reported as malaria. MAPD supports the reduction of malaria morbidity and mortality through improving the implementation of core interventions. This study compared severe… 16/11/2020 Over 20% of hospital admissions in Uganda are reported as malaria. MAPD supports the reduction of malaria morbidity and mortality through improving the implementation of core interventions. This study compared severe morbidity and mortality in project and non-project districts.

11/11/2020 Advocacy brief Strong health systems save lives: Improving pneumonia case management at all levels Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of death among children under five, yet it is preventable, treatable and curable. 11/11/2020 Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of death among children under five, yet it is preventable, treatable and curable.

11/11/2020 Project brief Using artificial intelligence on mobile devices to determine respiratory rate (AIRR) This pilot study seeks to develop, and assess the feasibility of using, artificial intelligence on mobile devices to determine respiratory rate in children under five in low- and middle-income countries. 11/11/2020 This pilot study seeks to develop, and assess the feasibility of using, artificial intelligence on mobile devices to determine respiratory rate in children under five in low- and middle-income countries.

03/11/2020 Case study Empowering Youth to Mobilize their Communities in the Fight Against Malaria: Swale’s Story In March 2020, Iyosiga Swale, a youth champion from Odrupi village, Aruguyi parish was appointed as a new Village Health Team Member (VHT). He tells his story about continuing to… 03/11/2020 In March 2020, Iyosiga Swale, a youth champion from Odrupi village, Aruguyi parish was appointed as a new Village Health Team Member (VHT). He tells his story about continuing to serve his community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/11/2020 Case study Taking the fight against malaria from home to school Key influencers trained by USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts (MAPD) helped Twinomugisa Harriet to realise the importance of behaviour change in beating malaria. She shares how she ensures her… 03/11/2020 Key influencers trained by USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts (MAPD) helped Twinomugisa Harriet to realise the importance of behaviour change in beating malaria. She shares how she ensures her pupils in Primary Two are free from malaria...

01/11/2020 Newsletter October 2020 surveillance malaria newsletter Mozambique This newsletter provides an update on an initiative implemented by Malaria Consortium in partnership with the Ministry of Health, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with the aim… 01/11/2020 This newsletter provides an update on an initiative implemented by Malaria Consortium in partnership with the Ministry of Health, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with the aim of strengthening the malaria surveillance system in Mozambique.

30/10/2020 Project report USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 4 report During MAPD's fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building, health system strengthening and activity implementation in all districts despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the Year… 30/10/2020 During MAPD's fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building, health system strengthening and activity implementation in all districts despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the Year 4 report in full...

15/09/2020 Case study Tumuramye’s story on the fight against malaria In Uganda, malaria is a cause of poverty and a major hindrance to economic development. USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts (MAPD) trained Key Influencers use the ‘zooming in’ approach… 15/09/2020 In Uganda, malaria is a cause of poverty and a major hindrance to economic development. USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts (MAPD) trained Key Influencers use the ‘zooming in’ approach – a data driven surveillance approach.

26/08/2020 Capacity statement Paludisme : Surveillance et réponse Cette déclaration de capacité détaille notre expertise substantielle dans la surveillance et la réponse au paludisme, en mettant en évidence des projets en Afrique et en Asie, où nous soutenons… 26/08/2020 Cette déclaration de capacité détaille notre expertise substantielle dans la surveillance et la réponse au paludisme, en mettant en évidence des projets en Afrique et en Asie, où nous soutenons des activités de surveillance depuis 2009.

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, onde temos apoiado atividades de vigilância desde 2009. 26/08/2020 Esta declaração de capacidade detalha nossa experiência substancial em vigilância e resposta à malária, destacando projetos na África e na Ásia, onde temos apoiado atividades de vigilância desde 2009.

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, where we have been supporting surveillance activities since 2009. 29/07/2020 This capacity statement details our substantial expertise in malaria surveillance and response, highlighting projects in Africa and Asia, where we have been supporting surveillance activities since 2009.

23/07/2020 Project brief Supporting frontline health workers in Uganda: Strengthening capacity during COVID-19 and beyond Together with Mastercard Foundation, we are developing the capacity of frontline health workers to tackle COVID-19 while continuing to provide community case management services. 23/07/2020 Together with Mastercard Foundation, we are developing the capacity of frontline health workers to tackle COVID-19 while continuing to provide community case management services.

02/07/2020 Newsletter June 2020 upSCALE newsletter Mozambique This newsletter provides an update from our upSCALE project in Mozambique. We are rapidly adapting the upSCALE platform to better support health workers’ ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.… 02/07/2020 This newsletter provides an update from our upSCALE project in Mozambique. We are rapidly adapting the upSCALE platform to better support health workers’ ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The upSCALE platform supports a smartphone and tablet app that…

02/07/2020 Newsletter Junho 2020 upSCALE newsletter Moçambique Bem-vindo à nossa segunda newsletter sobre o projeto upSCALE em Moçambique. 02/07/2020 Bem-vindo à nossa segunda newsletter sobre o projeto upSCALE em Moçambique.

18/06/2020 Project brief Apoio aos agentes comunitários de saúde em Moçambique para responderem ao COVID-19: Adaptação da plataforma digital upSCALE Este projecto tem como objectivo fazer as adaptações tecnológicas à plataforma digital upSCALE existente para apoiar a capacidade dos APEs de responder à pandemia. 18/06/2020 Este projecto tem como objectivo fazer as adaptações tecnológicas à plataforma digital upSCALE existente para apoiar a capacidade dos APEs de responder à pandemia.

18/06/2020 Project brief Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on malaria and other infectious diseases in Uganda: Understanding comorbidities Countries in sub-Saharan Africa carry a disproportionately higher share of the global burden of malaria and other infectious diseases. The potential impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment… 18/06/2020 Countries in sub-Saharan Africa carry a disproportionately higher share of the global burden of malaria and other infectious diseases. The potential impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of endemic diseases is, therefore, of critical concern. Uganda is…

10/06/2020 Advocacy brief Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: An essential health service for Nigeria We echo the World Health Organization’s call for SMC to be delivered alongside countries’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that SMC is an essential service that we can… 10/06/2020 We echo the World Health Organization’s call for SMC to be delivered alongside countries’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that SMC is an essential service that we can deliver in line with government strategies. In Nigeria, where 97…

04/06/2020 Position statement Vaccination : Lutter contre les maladies les plus meurtrières au monde, une injection à la fois Les maladies infectieuses sont la principale cause de décès d’enfants de moins de cinq ans dans le monde. Elles sont responsables de près de la moitié de tous les décès… 04/06/2020 Les maladies infectieuses sont la principale cause de décès d’enfants de moins de cinq ans dans le monde. Elles sont responsables de près de la moitié de tous les décès d’enfants par an. La vaccination contre ces maladies est l’un…

04/06/2020 Position statement Vacinas: Combater as doenças mais letais do mundo, uma injecção de cada vez As doenças infecciosas são a principal causa de morte a nível mundial nas crianças com menos de cinco anos; anualmente, são responsáveis por quase metade de todas as mortes infantis.… 04/06/2020 As doenças infecciosas são a principal causa de morte a nível mundial nas crianças com menos de cinco anos; anualmente, são responsáveis por quase metade de todas as mortes infantis. A vacinação contra estas doenças é um dos meios mais…

29/05/2020 Project brief Supporting community health workers in Mozambique to respond to COVID-19: Adapting the upSCALE digital platform We made technological adaptations to Mozambique's existing upSCALE digital platform to support health workers' ability to respond to the pandemic. 29/05/2020 We made technological adaptations to Mozambique's existing upSCALE digital platform to support health workers' ability to respond to the pandemic.

22/05/2020 Case study Malaria prevention during challenging times of COVID-19 Health fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic, financial pressures and restricted access to health facilities are resulting in fewer people following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown... 22/05/2020 Health fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic, financial pressures and restricted access to health facilities are resulting in fewer people following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown...

21/05/2020 Position statement La résistance aux antimicrobiens : Une menace croissante pour la santé mondiale La résistance aux antimicrobiens (RAM) — lorsque des micro-organismes mutent et deviennent capables de résister aux effets des médicaments destinés à les tuer — est à l’origine d’au moins 700… 21/05/2020 La résistance aux antimicrobiens (RAM) — lorsque des micro-organismes mutent et deviennent capables de résister aux effets des médicaments destinés à les tuer — est à l’origine d’au moins 700 000 décès dans le monde chaque année. Sans mesures urgentes,…

21/05/2020 Position statement Resistência antimicrobiana: Uma ameaça crescente à saúde global A resistência antimicrobiana (AMR, na sigla em inglês) — quando os microorganismos sofrem mutações e desenvolvem a capacidade de suportar os efeitos dos medicamentos concebidos para matá-los — provoca, pelo… 21/05/2020 A resistência antimicrobiana (AMR, na sigla em inglês) — quando os microorganismos sofrem mutações e desenvolvem a capacidade de suportar os efeitos dos medicamentos concebidos para matá-los — provoca, pelo menos, 700.000 mortes a nível mundial, todos os anos. Se…

14/05/2020 Journal article Quantification of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity by spectrophotometry: A systemic review and meta-analysis Background The radical cure of Plasmodium vivax and P. ovale requires treatment with primaquine or tafenoquine to clear dormant liver stages. Either drug can induce haemolysis in individuals with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase… 14/05/2020 Background The radical cure of Plasmodium vivax and P. ovale requires treatment with primaquine or tafenoquine to clear dormant liver stages. Either drug can induce haemolysis in individuals with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, necessitating screening. The reference diagnostic method for G6PD…

30/04/2020 Position statement Vaccines: Tackling the world’s deadliest diseases, one shot at a time Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death of under-fives globally and are responsible for nearly half of all child deaths annually. Immunisation against these illnesses is one of the… 30/04/2020 Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death of under-fives globally and are responsible for nearly half of all child deaths annually. Immunisation against these illnesses is one of the most effective means of preventing their spread and severity.

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, diagnosis and management of podoconiosis — a non-infectious neglected tropical disease that disproportionally affects poor and marginalised communities. 30/04/2020 Our research project in Ethiopia aims to improve the prevention, diagnosis and management of podoconiosis — a non-infectious neglected tropical disease that disproportionally affects poor and marginalised communities.

27/04/2020 Project brief Improving neglected tropical disease (NTD) services and integrating into primary healthcare Our project in Ethiopia seeks to integrate prevention, diagnosis, management and reporting interventions of three common neglected tropical diseases into the country's primary healthcare system. 27/04/2020 Our project in Ethiopia seeks to integrate prevention, diagnosis, management and reporting interventions of three common neglected tropical diseases into the country's primary healthcare system.

02/04/2020 Journal article Determining the agreement between an automated respiratory rate counter and a reference standard for detecting symptoms of pneumonia in children: Protocol for a cross-sectional study in Ethiopia Manually counting respiratory rate is a common method to detect fast breathing, an important sign of pneumonia. However, correctly counting breaths manually and classifying the respiratory rate is challenging, often… 02/04/2020 Manually counting respiratory rate is a common method to detect fast breathing, an important sign of pneumonia. However, correctly counting breaths manually and classifying the respiratory rate is challenging, often leading to inappropriate treatment.

30/03/2020 Journal article Automated respiratory rate counter to assess children for symptoms of pneumonia: Protocol for cross-sectional usability and acceptability studies in Ethiopia and Nepal Background Manually counting a child’s respiratory rate (RR) for 60 seconds using an acute respiratory infection timer is the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended method for detecting fast breathing as a… 30/03/2020 Background Manually counting a child’s respiratory rate (RR) for 60 seconds using an acute respiratory infection timer is the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended method for detecting fast breathing as a sign of pneumonia. However, counting the RR is challenging and…

26/03/2020 Position statement Antimicrobial resistance: A growing threat to global health Antimicrobial resistance contributes to at least 700,000 deaths globally every year. Without urgent action, millions of lives are at risk and economies will suffer. 26/03/2020 Antimicrobial resistance contributes to at least 700,000 deaths globally every year. Without urgent action, millions of lives are at risk and economies will suffer.

23/03/2020 Case study Training health extension workers in Ethiopia to provide community-based malaria prevention Elfinesh Goa and Mebrat Haile are health extension workers in the Shayamba Health Post in Damot Sore, Wolaita zone in Ethiopia, read their story. 23/03/2020 Elfinesh Goa and Mebrat Haile are health extension workers in the Shayamba Health Post in Damot Sore, Wolaita zone in Ethiopia, read their story.

23/03/2020 Case study Working with communities in Ethiopia to prevent the spread of malaria Strengthening community-based malaria prevention and surveillance interventions is a three-year project funded by the James Percy Foundation. As part of the project, health extension workers and the Health Development Army… 23/03/2020 Strengthening community-based malaria prevention and surveillance interventions is a three-year project funded by the James Percy Foundation. As part of the project, health extension workers and the Health Development Army are working with communities to prevent malaria. Read their story.

05/03/2020 Capacity statement Investigação A investigação é essencial para todo o nosso trabalho. Desenvolvemos e testamos novas abordagens e produtos em vários locais, contextos de transmissão e sistemas de saúde para ajudar a prevenir,… 05/03/2020 A investigação é essencial para todo o nosso trabalho. Desenvolvemos e testamos novas abordagens e produtos em vários locais, contextos de transmissão e sistemas de saúde para ajudar a prevenir, cuidar e tratar a malária, doenças tropicais negligenciadas e doenças…

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 Background Despite the uptake of parasitological testing into policy and practice, appropriate prescription of anti-malarials and artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) in accordance with test results is variable. This study describes… 27/02/2020 Background Despite the uptake of parasitological testing into policy and practice, appropriate prescription of anti-malarials and artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) in accordance with test results is variable. This study describes a National Malaria Control Programme-led capacity building intervention which was…

27/02/2020 Learning brief Training malaria volunteers to deliver integrated community case management To eliminate malaria by 2030 and improve the health status of rural communities in Myanmar, Malaria Consortium implemented an integrated community case management approach in Sagaing region. 27/02/2020 To eliminate malaria by 2030 and improve the health status of rural communities in Myanmar, Malaria Consortium implemented an integrated community case management approach in Sagaing region.

11/02/2020 Project brief Scaling up for universal coverage and impact The Scaling Up for Universal Coverage and Impact project aims to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality by 80 percent by 2020 in South Sudan. 11/02/2020 The Scaling Up for Universal Coverage and Impact project aims to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality by 80 percent by 2020 in South Sudan.

10/02/2020 Capacity statement Recherche La recherche est au coeur de tous nos travaux. Nous concevons et testons de nouveaux produits et de nouvelles mesures dans toute une série de lieux, milieux de transmission et… 10/02/2020 La recherche est au coeur de tous nos travaux. Nous concevons et testons de nouveaux produits et de nouvelles mesures dans toute une série de lieux, milieux de transmission et systèmes de santé pour prévenir, soigner et traiter le paludisme,…

07/02/2020 Advocacy brief Antenatal care: A crucial tool in Ethiopia’s fight against malaria in pregnancy We echo the World Health Organization’s 2019 call for greater support for those most vulnerable to malaria — pregnant women and children under five. 07/02/2020 We echo the World Health Organization’s 2019 call for greater support for those most vulnerable to malaria — pregnant women and children under five.

22/01/2020 Project brief Health Pooled Fund lll: Provision of essential healthcare services in South Sudan South Sudan’s health situation remains fragile following decades of conflict that have left livelihoods devastated and populations displaced. We are implementing the Health Pooled Fund lll: Provision of Essential Healthcare… 22/01/2020 South Sudan’s health situation remains fragile following decades of conflict that have left livelihoods devastated and populations displaced. We are implementing the Health Pooled Fund lll: Provision of Essential Healthcare Services project to establish integrated primary healthcare delivery at the…

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 by female community health volunteers (FCHVs), and its acceptability to FCHVs and caregivers in Nepal. 12/01/2020 We evaluated the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by female community health volunteers (FCHVs), and its acceptability to FCHVs and caregivers in Nepal.

20/12/2019 Project brief Countering the spread of drug-resistant malaria in northern Cambodia In Cambodia, partial resistance to artemisinin-based combination therapy has been confirmed in malaria parasites. To support elimination of Plasmodium falciparum and prevent further emergence of resistant mutations, strengthened malaria case… 20/12/2019 In Cambodia, partial resistance to artemisinin-based combination therapy has been confirmed in malaria parasites. To support elimination of Plasmodium falciparum and prevent further emergence of resistant mutations, strengthened malaria case management is key.

20/12/2019 Project report MAPD Malaria SBCC Dipstick Report 2019 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts developed a multi-pronged SBCC campaign based on collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Communication for Health Communities project (CHC), and insights into… 20/12/2019 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts developed a multi-pronged SBCC campaign based on collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Communication for Health Communities project (CHC), and insights into community drivers of change through its contextual analysis of districts.

17/12/2019 Journal article Usability and acceptability of an automated respiratory rate counter to assess children for symptoms of pneumonia: A cross-sectional study in Ethiopia This study aimed to determine the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers (HEWs), and its acceptability to HEWs, first-level health facility workers and caregivers… 17/12/2019 This study aimed to determine the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers (HEWs), and its acceptability to HEWs, first-level health facility workers and caregivers in Ethiopia.

05/12/2019 Journal article More work needs to be done to ensure that better pneumonia diagnostics aids are developed and launched to better support frontline health workers Malaria Consortium's response to Ansermino et al.'s article 'Are respiratory rate counters really so bad' was published in EClinicalMedicine. 05/12/2019 Malaria Consortium's response to Ansermino et al.'s article 'Are respiratory rate counters really so bad' was published in EClinicalMedicine.

27/11/2019 Project brief upSCALE: Fortalecimento do sistema digital de saúde O upSCALE está actualmente a ser implementado nas províncias de Cabo Delgado, Inhambane e Zambézia. Na terceira fase do projeto, o Ministério da Saúde pretende expandira plataforma para todo o… 27/11/2019 O upSCALE está actualmente a ser implementado nas províncias de Cabo Delgado, Inhambane e Zambézia. Na terceira fase do projeto, o Ministério da Saúde pretende expandira plataforma para todo o país até 2020. O Malaria Consortium fornecerá assistência técnica ao…

25/11/2019 Presentation What is a breath? Working towards an improved reference standard for counting respiratory rate to validate new automated pneumonia diagnostic aids for children under five This presentation was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 25/11/2019 This presentation was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

22/11/2019 Poster Determinants of malaria testing at health facilities: The case of Uganda The World Health Organization recommends prompt malaria diagnosis through microscopy or malaria rapid diagnostic tests, and treatment with an effective antimalarial as key interventions to control malaria. Unfortunately, in sub-Saharan… 22/11/2019 The World Health Organization recommends prompt malaria diagnosis through microscopy or malaria rapid diagnostic tests, and treatment with an effective antimalarial as key interventions to control malaria. Unfortunately, in sub-Saharan Africa, patients and care providers often do not test fever…

22/11/2019 Poster Malaria morbidity and mortality trends in central Uganda Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Uganda, contributing 30–50 percent of outpatient department attendance and over 20 percent of inpatient hospital admissions. In the… 22/11/2019 Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Uganda, contributing 30–50 percent of outpatient department attendance and over 20 percent of inpatient hospital admissions. In the last quarter of 2016, the MAPD project instituted several interventions…

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.

18/11/2019 Journal article Consequences of restricting antimalarial drugs to rapid diagnostic test-positive febrile children in south-west Nigeria Objectives To investigate the consequence of restricting antimalarial treatment to febrile children that test positive to a malaria rapid diagnostic test (mRDT) only in an area of intense malaria transmission. Methods… 18/11/2019 Objectives To investigate the consequence of restricting antimalarial treatment to febrile children that test positive to a malaria rapid diagnostic test (mRDT) only in an area of intense malaria transmission. Methods Febrile children aged 3–59 months were screened with an mRDT…

15/11/2019 Presentation Acute respiratory infection diagnostic aid: Learnings and next steps This presentation on pneumonia case management was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. It provides an overview of the Acute Respiratory… 15/11/2019 This presentation on pneumonia case management was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. It provides an overview of the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project's objectives and results, and suggests next…

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.

11/11/2019 Briefing note Accelerating malaria elimination in northern Cambodia through early diagnosis and treatment To take the final steps towards eliminating Plasmodium falciparum in Cambodia and avoid further emergence of artemisinin-resistant mutations, a specific focus on preventing malaria among vulnerable groups is required. This… 11/11/2019 To take the final steps towards eliminating Plasmodium falciparum in Cambodia and avoid further emergence of artemisinin-resistant mutations, a specific focus on preventing malaria among vulnerable groups is required. This briefing note describes our approach, contributions to and achievements in…

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 for maternal, newborn and child… 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 for maternal, newborn and child health; water, sanitation and hygiene; and nutrition.

14/10/2019 Infographic Studying the usability and acceptability of two pneumonia diagnostic aids Malaria Consortium frontline health workers in Ethiopia and Nepal to use two new aids for classifying fast breathing: a symptom of pneumonia. This infographic visualises our findings on the usability… 14/10/2019 Malaria Consortium frontline health workers in Ethiopia and Nepal to use two new aids for classifying fast breathing: a symptom of pneumonia. This infographic visualises our findings on the usability and acceptability of these devices.

03/10/2019 Research brief Usability and acceptability of two automated pneumonia diagnostic aids: Findings from Ethiopia and Nepal The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support frontline health workers to classify fast breathing: a symptom… 03/10/2019 The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support frontline health workers to classify fast breathing: a symptom of pneumonia.

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 Mobile malaria services for hard-to-reach communities in northeast Cambodia In Cambodia, forest goers who live and work in remote areas are the most vulnerable to malaria infection. Since December 2015, we have been training mobile malaria workers to diagnose… 10/09/2019 In Cambodia, forest goers who live and work in remote areas are the most vulnerable to malaria infection. Since December 2015, we have been training mobile malaria workers to diagnose and treat malaria among this high-risk group.

10/09/2019 Project brief Building capacity for malaria elimination in southern Cambodia The RAI2E project will improve existing malaria prevention and control services and build the technical and programme management skills of provincial health department, operational district and health centre staff in… 10/09/2019 The RAI2E project will improve existing malaria prevention and control services and build the technical and programme management skills of provincial health department, operational district and health centre staff in southern Cambodia.

09/09/2019 Advocacy brief Untapped potential: Integrating neglected tropical diseases into primary healthcare Neglected tropical diseases affect more than a billion people in low- and middle-income countries. We believe that primary healthcare is essential to manage and, ultimately, eliminate them. 09/09/2019 Neglected tropical diseases affect more than a billion people in low- and middle-income countries. We believe that primary healthcare is essential to manage and, ultimately, eliminate them.

30/08/2019 Learning brief Pioneering the Boma Health Initiative Improving child survival remains a major challenge in the Republic of South Sudan. Community-based primary healthcare is key to tackling childhood illnesses and to achieving universal health coverage. In 2016,… 30/08/2019 Improving child survival remains a major challenge in the Republic of South Sudan. Community-based primary healthcare is key to tackling childhood illnesses and to achieving universal health coverage. In 2016, the government launched its flagship strategy: the Boma Health Initiative.

01/07/2019 Journal article Performance of four respiratory rate counters to support community health workers to detect the symptoms of pneumonia in children in low resource settings: A prospective, multicentre, hospital-based, single-blinded, comparative trial Background Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under-five globally. The current diagnostic criteria for pneumonia are based on increased respiratory rate (RR) or chest in-drawing in… 01/07/2019 Background Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under-five globally. The current diagnostic criteria for pneumonia are based on increased respiratory rate (RR) or chest in-drawing in children with cough and/or difficulty breathing. Accurately counting RR is…

27/06/2019 Journal article Effect of community-based intervention on improving access to treatment for sick under-five children in hard-to-reach communities in Niger State, Nigeria Background Access to prompt and appropriate treatment is key to survival for children with malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea. Community-based services are vital to extending care to remote populations. Malaria Consortium supported… 27/06/2019 Background Access to prompt and appropriate treatment is key to survival for children with malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea. Community-based services are vital to extending care to remote populations. Malaria Consortium supported Niger state Ministry of Health, Nigeria, to introduce and implement…

14/06/2019 Case study Daw Wint Wint Soe and Daw Mar Mar Aung's story Daw Wint Wint Soe (pictured left) and Daw Mar Mar Aung (right) are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar. Since April 2018, they have been… 14/06/2019 Daw Wint Wint Soe (pictured left) and Daw Mar Mar Aung (right) are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar. Since April 2018, they have been working as supervisors with Malaria Consortium’s project Expanding Rural Communities’…

14/06/2019 Case study Moe Ma Ma Aye's story Moe Ma Ma Aye is a malaria volunteer in Daj phan kon village in Kawlin township in northwest Myanmar’s Sagaing region. Thanks to the training and supervision delivered through Malaria… 14/06/2019 Moe Ma Ma Aye is a malaria volunteer in Daj phan kon village in Kawlin township in northwest Myanmar’s Sagaing region. Thanks to the training and supervision delivered through Malaria Consortium's integrated community case management project, she learnt how to…

07/05/2019 Capacity statement Research capacity statement This capacity statement outlines our research expertise. Research is central to everything we do at Malaria Consortium. We develop and test new approaches and products in a range of locations,… 07/05/2019 This capacity statement outlines our research expertise. Research is central to everything we do at Malaria Consortium. We develop and test new approaches and products in a range of locations, transmission settings and health systems to help prevent, care and…

16/04/2019 Poster Determinants of malaria testing at health facilities: The case of Uganda In Uganda, the National Malaria Reduction Strategic Plan aims to test at least 75% of malaria suspects. We sought to assess health facilities’ capacity to provide malaria diagnosis and treatment… 16/04/2019 In Uganda, the National Malaria Reduction Strategic Plan aims to test at least 75% of malaria suspects. We sought to assess health facilities’ capacity to provide malaria diagnosis and treatment in 43 districts.

05/04/2019 Research brief Improving access to treatment for severe acute malnutrition in Nigeria This research brief summarises the findings of a pilot study conducted as part of the RISE for Nutrition project. With training and supportive supervision, the study found that low-literate community… 05/04/2019 This research brief summarises the findings of a pilot study conducted as part of the RISE for Nutrition project. With training and supportive supervision, the study found that low-literate community health workers (CORPs) were generally able to assess, identify, treat…

30/03/2019 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium's global capability statement Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading specialist non-profit organisations. Our mission is to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and… 30/03/2019 Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading specialist non-profit organisations. Our mission is to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health. Our uniqueness is in our…

22/02/2019 Learning brief Preventing malaria among internally displaced people: Adapting and responding to save lives During 2018, Ethiopia experienced some of the highest internal displacement in the world. As a result of violent conflict, over 810,000 people from the Guji zone of Oromia region and… 22/02/2019 During 2018, Ethiopia experienced some of the highest internal displacement in the world. As a result of violent conflict, over 810,000 people from the Guji zone of Oromia region and the Gedeo zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’…

04/02/2019 Project brief Supporting government to control malaria in Uganda USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts aims to reduce malaria-related childhood and maternal morbidity and mortality in Uganda. The project provides technical and programmatic support to central and local governments… 04/02/2019 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts aims to reduce malaria-related childhood and maternal morbidity and mortality in Uganda. The project provides technical and programmatic support to central and local governments to increase the impact and reach of malaria prevention and…

04/02/2019 Infographic Studying the acceptability of an automated pneumonia diagnostic device in Ethiopia This infographic about the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) programme visualises the results from the Children's Automated Respiration Monitor (ChARM) study in Ethiopia. 04/02/2019 This infographic about the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) programme visualises the results from the Children's Automated Respiration Monitor (ChARM) study in Ethiopia.

21/01/2019 Case study ChARM data collection: Aslefech Demeke's story The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project aims to introduce automated respiratory rate counting aids to help frontline health workers in resource-limited community settings and health facilities diagnose pneumonia.… 21/01/2019 The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project aims to introduce automated respiratory rate counting aids to help frontline health workers in resource-limited community settings and health facilities diagnose pneumonia. Aslefech Demeke, from Shafina Health Post, took part in the…

13/12/2018 Insight brief Community dialogues and mobile health: Insights from Mozambique While ownership of mobile devices in Mozambique is growing fast, discrepancies based on gender and location remain. The socio-cultural barriers such inequalities create may limit the community’s acceptance of health… 13/12/2018 While ownership of mobile devices in Mozambique is growing fast, discrepancies based on gender and location remain. The socio-cultural barriers such inequalities create may limit the community’s acceptance of health workers using mobile devices during consultations. In 2017, Malaria Consortium trialled…

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…

31/10/2018 Poster Using the collaborative quality improvement approach to increase adherence to the test, treat, and track malaria case management framework: Experiences from 10 health facilities in Uganda Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. In an effort to reduce the country’s malaria burden, the Ministry of Health incorporated a number of World Health… 31/10/2018 Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. In an effort to reduce the country’s malaria burden, the Ministry of Health incorporated a number of World Health Organization recommendations on how to prevent, diagnose and treat malaria…

31/10/2018 Poster Expanding the health system into the forest: Analysis of and response to the challenge of providing malaria services inside forest areas within the Greater Mekong Subregion in the context of malaria elimination Malaria incidence in Cambodia is decreasing and transmission is increasingly confined to forest areas. However, nearly all prevention and treatment funds are being invested in villages far from forest areas,… 31/10/2018 Malaria incidence in Cambodia is decreasing and transmission is increasingly confined to forest areas. However, nearly all prevention and treatment funds are being invested in villages far from forest areas, while activities within forest areas have been much more efficient…

30/10/2018 Project brief RISE for Nutrition Malnutrition is a major public health concern in Nigeria and a contributing factor to nearly half of all child deaths in the country. The impact of malnutrition is exacerbated in… 30/10/2018 Malnutrition is a major public health concern in Nigeria and a contributing factor to nearly half of all child deaths in the country. The impact of malnutrition is exacerbated in Niger state, the largest in the country, as much of…

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 engagement and mobilisation of local resources to support integrated community case management activities in Niger state, Nigeria Despite strong evidence that integrated community case management (iCCM) can reduce childhood illness related morbidity and mortality, the sustainability of iCCM projects remains a challenge. From 2014-2017, Malaria Consortium implemented… 29/10/2018 Despite strong evidence that integrated community case management (iCCM) can reduce childhood illness related morbidity and mortality, the sustainability of iCCM projects remains a challenge. From 2014-2017, Malaria Consortium implemented the Rapid Access Expansion (RAcE) iCCM programme in Niger state…

29/10/2018 Poster Diagnostic challenges in childhood pneumonia: Lessons learnt in selecting a reference standard for validating new respiratory rate counting aids In the absence of aetiology-based tools for diagnosing pneumonia, it is essential that community health workers (CHWs) correctly measure a child’s respiratory rate (RR) and classify fast breathing according to… 29/10/2018 In the absence of aetiology-based tools for diagnosing pneumonia, it is essential that community health workers (CHWs) correctly measure a child’s respiratory rate (RR) and classify fast breathing according to World Health Organization guidelines. When introducing new RR counting devices,…

25/10/2018 Journal article Performance, Acceptability, and Usability of Respiratory Rate Timers and Pulse Oximeters When Used by Frontline Health Workers to Detect Symptoms of Pneumonia in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia: Protocol for a Two-Phase, Multisite, Mixed-Methods Trial BACKGROUND:Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children aged under 5 years in both sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. The current diagnostic criterion for pneumonia is based… 25/10/2018 BACKGROUND:Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children aged under 5 years in both sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. The current diagnostic criterion for pneumonia is based on the increased respiratory rate (RR) in children with cough…

15/10/2018 Case study Working with religious leaders to drive positive behavior change USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts works together with religious leaders to develop sermon guides about malaria and health, so these influential leaders can drive positive malaria change among their… 15/10/2018 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts works together with religious leaders to develop sermon guides about malaria and health, so these influential leaders can drive positive malaria change among their followers – a novel approach in Uganda...

17/09/2018 Journal article Management and Follow-up Practices of Children with Unclassified Fever in Rural Ethiopia: Experiences of Health Extension Workers and Caregivers Different health-care management guidelines by the World Health Organization exist to help health workers in resource-limited settings treat patients. However, for children with unclassified fever and no danger signs, management… 17/09/2018 Different health-care management guidelines by the World Health Organization exist to help health workers in resource-limited settings treat patients. However, for children with unclassified fever and no danger signs, management guidelines are less clear and follow-up recommendations differ. Both a…

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...

19/07/2018 Journal article Community understanding of the concept of pre-referral treatment and how this impacts on referral related decision-making following the provision of rectal artesunate: A qualitative study in western Uganda Background Successful pre-referral treatment with rectal artesunate (RA) for suspected severe malaria requires operational linkages between community health workers (CHWs) and referral facilities, acceptance of pre-referral treatment and adherence to referral… 19/07/2018 Background Successful pre-referral treatment with rectal artesunate (RA) for suspected severe malaria requires operational linkages between community health workers (CHWs) and referral facilities, acceptance of pre-referral treatment and adherence to referral practices by CHWs and caregivers. This qualitative study investigated how…

14/06/2018 Case study Pharaoh's story: Community health workers promote change through village health clubs Pharaoh, Bukinda village’s integrated community case management (iCCM) health worker, is working with members of his community to find solutions to common health issues through the establishment of village health… 14/06/2018 Pharaoh, Bukinda village’s integrated community case management (iCCM) health worker, is working with members of his community to find solutions to common health issues through the establishment of village health clubs. With his experience in iCCM, Pharaoh symbolises good health…

14/06/2018 Case study Improved management and prevention of malaria in pregnancy Effective management of malaria in pregnancy (MiP) requires key antimalarial commodities to always be available at health facilities. To improve the management and prevention of MiP, USAID’s Malaria Action Program… 14/06/2018 Effective management of malaria in pregnancy (MiP) requires key antimalarial commodities to always be available at health facilities. To improve the management and prevention of MiP, USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts (MAPD) project worked at district and national levels…

03/05/2018 Project brief Integrated community case management in South Sudan This project aims to improve access to basic health care for children suffering from malaria, diarrhoea, pneumonia and severe acute malnutrition in South Sudan, contributing to a reduction in under… 03/05/2018 This project aims to improve access to basic health care for children suffering from malaria, diarrhoea, pneumonia and severe acute malnutrition in South Sudan, contributing to a reduction in under five child mortality in the country.

02/05/2018 Case study Kibuuba’s key influencer: Promoting change from within Moses, a voluntary community health worker and key influencer from Uganda's Kibuuba village, is promoting essential malaria prevention and control behaviours. By working with local and district leaders to find… 02/05/2018 Moses, a voluntary community health worker and key influencer from Uganda's Kibuuba village, is promoting essential malaria prevention and control behaviours. By working with local and district leaders to find solutions to common health issues, he is creating sustainable change…

12/04/2018 Journal article Universal versus conditional third day follow-up visit for children with nonsevere unclassified fever at the community level in Ethiopia: Protocol for a cluster randomized noninferiority trial BackgroundUnder the World Health Organization’s integrated community case management strategy, febrile children seen by community health workers (on day one) without a diagnosable illness and without danger signs are advised… 12/04/2018 BackgroundUnder the World Health Organization’s integrated community case management strategy, febrile children seen by community health workers (on day one) without a diagnosable illness and without danger signs are advised to return on day three, regardless of symptom resolution. This…

29/03/2018 Project brief ARIDA field trial: acceptability study The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project aims to evaluate community health workers’ and facility health workers’ use of respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia… 29/03/2018 The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project aims to evaluate community health workers’ and facility health workers’ use of respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia and Nepal. This brief provides a summary of the project's…

08/02/2018 Infographic Communications to change attitudes to malaria in Ethiopia Malaria Consortium supported the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia to improve the use and quality of community-based health services under the James Percy Foundation-funded ICIMS project. Through… 08/02/2018 Malaria Consortium supported the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia to improve the use and quality of community-based health services under the James Percy Foundation-funded ICIMS project. Through social and behaviour change activities, the project increased the uptake…

08/02/2018 Case study Army of women educate the community on malaria Working alongside health extension workers, health development army volunteers, many of them women, encourage behaviour change by regularly visiting neighbours to teach them about global health initiatives and encouraging good… 08/02/2018 Working alongside health extension workers, health development army volunteers, many of them women, encourage behaviour change by regularly visiting neighbours to teach them about global health initiatives and encouraging good health practices.

08/02/2018 Case study Health extension workers on a mission to raise awareness of malaria Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services (ICIMS) is a three-year James Percy Foundation-funded project that aims to improve the uptake and quality of community-based health services for over 507,000 people… 08/02/2018 Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services (ICIMS) is a three-year James Percy Foundation-funded project that aims to improve the uptake and quality of community-based health services for over 507,000 people in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region of Ethiopia.…

06/02/2018 Journal article Private sector malaria RDT initiative in Nigeria: lessons from an end-of-project stakeholder engagement meeting BackgroundThe malaria rapid diagnosis testing (RDT) landscape is rapidly evolving in health care delivery in Nigeria with many stakeholders playing or having potential for critical roles. A recent UNITAID grant… 06/02/2018 BackgroundThe malaria rapid diagnosis testing (RDT) landscape is rapidly evolving in health care delivery in Nigeria with many stakeholders playing or having potential for critical roles. A recent UNITAID grant supported a pilot project on the deployment of quality-assured RDTs…

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…

07/12/2017 Newsletter Catch up: Malaria Consortium at ASTMH 2017 During the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine in Baltimore (USA) in 2017, our experts gave presentations on malaria surveillance, case management, pneumonia diagnostics and managing… 07/12/2017 During the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine in Baltimore (USA) in 2017, our experts gave presentations on malaria surveillance, case management, pneumonia diagnostics and managing unclassified fever.

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...

03/11/2017 Poster Determining the capability of family planning workers to deliver malaria case management in communities in Bandarban, Bangladesh This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a pilot study implemented to determine if family planning health workers — when… 03/11/2017 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a pilot study implemented to determine if family planning health workers — when adequately trained, supplied and supervised — could manage malaria cases…

03/11/2017 Poster Effect of a community-based intervention on improving care-seeking behaviour for sick children under five in hard-to-reach communities in Niger state, Nigeria This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses ways to increase access to diagnosis, treatment and referrals for malaria, pneumonia and… 03/11/2017 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses ways to increase access to diagnosis, treatment and referrals for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea at the community level, as well as stimulate policy…

02/11/2017 Poster Hot or not? Management of unclassified fever in children in sub-Saharan Africa This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a study which assessed the safety of conditional versus universal follow-up of children… 02/11/2017 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a study which assessed the safety of conditional versus universal follow-up of children with unclassified fever, hypothesising that the conditional arm does not…

30/10/2017 Project report USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 1 report During MAPD's first year, the project rapidly completed its start-up activities and conducted capacity building, health system strengthening, and activity implementation in all districts. Read the Year 1 report in… 30/10/2017 During MAPD's first year, the project rapidly completed its start-up activities and conducted capacity building, health system strengthening, and activity implementation in all districts. Read the Year 1 report in full...

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.

12/09/2017 Newsletter Providing Ugandan community health workers with bicycles Village health team members from 43 communities in Iyolwa, a sub-county in eastern Uganda, received brand new bicycles this month thanks to our recent fundraising campaign. Malaria Consortium launched the… 12/09/2017 Village health team members from 43 communities in Iyolwa, a sub-county in eastern Uganda, received brand new bicycles this month thanks to our recent fundraising campaign. Malaria Consortium launched the campaign earlier this year so they can reach more people…

02/08/2017 Advocacy report Community-based primary healthcare: The key to unlocking health for all Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality… 02/08/2017 Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality and Sustainable Development Goal three can be achieved. Through CBPHC,…

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...

09/05/2017 Journal article Childhood pneumonia diagnostics: Community health workers’ and national stakeholders’ differing perspectives of new and existing aids Background Pneumonia heavily contributes to global under-five mortality. Many countries use community case management to detect and treat childhood pneumonia. Community health workers (CHWs) have limited tools to help them assess… 09/05/2017 Background Pneumonia heavily contributes to global under-five mortality. Many countries use community case management to detect and treat childhood pneumonia. Community health workers (CHWs) have limited tools to help them assess signs of pneumonia. New respiratory rate (RR) counting devices and…

02/05/2017 Case study Awareness raising activities increase community engagement in malaria prevention In Uganda – where the malaria burden is among the highest in the world – raising public awareness of the disease is helping to contribute to the prevention and treatment… 02/05/2017 In Uganda – where the malaria burden is among the highest in the world – raising public awareness of the disease is helping to contribute to the prevention and treatment of malaria in communities...

12/04/2017 Newsletter April newsletter This month marked World Health Worker Week and World Health Day. To commemorate these occasions, we reflected on community health workers and their role in extending healthcare to millions of… 12/04/2017 This month marked World Health Worker Week and World Health Day. To commemorate these occasions, we reflected on community health workers and their role in extending healthcare to millions of people in rural communities around the world. Read more in…

27/02/2017 Poster Cross border surveillance initiatives targeting mobile and migrant populations: Lessons learnt from Cambodia This poster was presented at the 2017 Keystone Symposia Global Health Series on 'Malaria: From Innovation to Eradication'. It assesses the underlying factors associated with malaria infection in mobile and… 27/02/2017 This poster was presented at the 2017 Keystone Symposia Global Health Series on 'Malaria: From Innovation to Eradication'. It assesses the underlying factors associated with malaria infection in mobile and migrant populations, as well as the differences between official and…

03/02/2017 Annual review Malaria Consortium strategy 2015–2019 To achieve our mission, Malaria Consortium will work with partners — including all levels of government — to improve the lives of all in Africa and Asia, especially the poorest… 03/02/2017 To achieve our mission, Malaria Consortium will work with partners — including all levels of government — to improve the lives of all in Africa and Asia, especially the poorest and most marginalised. We will target key health burdens, including…

09/12/2016 Project brief Acute respiratory infection diagnostic aids field trial: Controlled accuracy study The Acute Repiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project will evaluate community health workers' use of automated respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia. 09/12/2016 The Acute Repiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project will evaluate community health workers' use of automated respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia.

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…

21/11/2016 Learning paper Implementing mobile health solutions Malaria Consortium’s inSCALE project has been working to scale up quality integrated community case management programmes to improve child health in Uganda and Mozambique. This learning paper details the process… 21/11/2016 Malaria Consortium’s inSCALE project has been working to scale up quality integrated community case management programmes to improve child health in Uganda and Mozambique. This learning paper details the process of establishing mobile health interventions to improve community health workers’…

17/11/2016 Learning paper Evaluating pneumonia diagnostic aids Malaria Consortium’s pneumonia diagnostics project aimed to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters to help community health workers and first-level health facility… 17/11/2016 Malaria Consortium’s pneumonia diagnostics project aimed to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters to help community health workers and first-level health facility workers diagnose pneumonia symptoms in children. This learning paper details…

16/11/2016 Poster Performance of selected respiratory rate timers for the detection of symptoms of pneumonia in children at the community level This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses the pneumonia diagnostics, which aimed to identify the most accurate and acceptable tools… 16/11/2016 This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses the pneumonia diagnostics, which aimed to identify the most accurate and acceptable tools to support pneumonia diagnosis in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and…

14/11/2016 Presentation Progress towards universal access to pneumonia treatment This presentation was given at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It analyses how early identification and treatment of pneumonia saves lives, as well as how… 14/11/2016 This presentation was given at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It analyses how early identification and treatment of pneumonia saves lives, as well as how severe and mild cases of pneumonia can be better managed.

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…

19/09/2016 Case study Strengthening the community approach to malaria prevention To bridge the gaps in health service delivery at the community level, Malaria Consortium is implementing the Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project from 2014–2017 in the Southern Nations,… 19/09/2016 To bridge the gaps in health service delivery at the community level, Malaria Consortium is implementing the Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project from 2014–2017 in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNPR), Ethiopia. This story highlights the…

09/09/2016 Presentation ‘The health shop’: Applying integrated marketing communication to generate demand for malaria testing This presentation was given during the 2015 World Social Marketing Conference in Sydney and was awarded the title ‘Best paper from a non-OECD country’. It discusses a pilot project that… 09/09/2016 This presentation was given during the 2015 World Social Marketing Conference in Sydney and was awarded the title ‘Best paper from a non-OECD country’. It discusses a pilot project that aimed to generate demand for artemisinin based combination therapies in…

06/09/2016 Journal article National Malaria Prevalence in Cambodia: Microscopy Versus Polymerase Chain Reaction Estimates Abstract Accurate information regarding malaria prevalence at national level is required to design and assess malaria control/elimination efforts. Although many comparisons of microscopy and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based methods have been… 06/09/2016 Abstract Accurate information regarding malaria prevalence at national level is required to design and assess malaria control/elimination efforts. Although many comparisons of microscopy and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based methods have been conducted, there is little published literature covering such comparisons in…

27/08/2016 Journal article Rational use of antibiotics by community health workers and caregivers for children with suspected pneumonia in Zambia: A cross-sectional mixed methods study Background Antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. One key strategy to minimise further development of resistance is the rational use of antibiotics, by providers and patients alike. Through… 27/08/2016 Background Antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. One key strategy to minimise further development of resistance is the rational use of antibiotics, by providers and patients alike. Through integrated community case management (iCCM), children diagnosed with suspected pneumonia…

24/05/2016 Newsletter Our new malaria animation The Sustainable Development Goals aim to reduce malaria cases and deaths by further 90 percent by 2030. To find out more about the progress made and the challenges that remain… 24/05/2016 The Sustainable Development Goals aim to reduce malaria cases and deaths by further 90 percent by 2030. To find out more about the progress made and the challenges that remain to defeat one of the world's deadliest diseases, watch our…

01/05/2016 Training materials Malaria in the Asia Pacific: An interactive guide for the private sector This interactive resource provides technical and practical advice on malaria control for the private sector in the Asia-Pacific. It raises understanding of the potential human and financial impact malaria may… 01/05/2016 This interactive resource provides technical and practical advice on malaria control for the private sector in the Asia-Pacific. It raises understanding of the potential human and financial impact malaria may have on your company as well as the impact your…

18/04/2016 Journal article Reactive case-detection of malaria in Pailin Province, Western Cambodia: Lessons from a year-long evaluation in a pre-elimination setting Background As momentum towards malaria elimination grows, strategies are being developed for scale-up in elimination settings. One prominent strategy, reactive case detection (RACD), involves screening and treating individuals living in close… 18/04/2016 Background As momentum towards malaria elimination grows, strategies are being developed for scale-up in elimination settings. One prominent strategy, reactive case detection (RACD), involves screening and treating individuals living in close proximity to passively detected, or “index” cases. This study aims…

31/03/2016 Journal article Assessing the quality of care for pneumonia in integrated community case management: A cross-sectional mixed methods study Background Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five worldwide. Community-level interventions, such as integrated community case management, have great potential to reduce the burden of pneumonia,… 31/03/2016 Background Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five worldwide. Community-level interventions, such as integrated community case management, have great potential to reduce the burden of pneumonia, as well as other diseases, especially in remote populations. However,…

31/03/2016 Learning brief Positive deviance: An asset-based approach to improve malaria outcomes This brief summarises the learning paper 'Positive deviance: An asset-based approach to improve malaria outcomes in Cambodia'. It describes a pilot project in northwest Cambodia that used positive deviance as… 31/03/2016 This brief summarises the learning paper 'Positive deviance: An asset-based approach to improve malaria outcomes in Cambodia'. It describes a pilot project in northwest Cambodia that used positive deviance as a method of behaviour change communication for malaria control.

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 Case study Support to National Malaria Programme: Stories of success The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project aimed to improve malaria outcomes and strengthen Nigeria’s health system, resulting in over 48,000 lives saved in 10 states. These stories capture… 16/02/2016 The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project aimed to improve malaria outcomes and strengthen Nigeria’s health system, resulting in over 48,000 lives saved in 10 states. These stories capture the intervention’s effect on the lives of individual Nigerians across…

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 Journal article Positive deviance as a novel tool in malaria control and elimination: methodology, qualitative assessment and future potential Background Positive deviance (PD) is an asset-based, community-driven approach to behaviour change that has successfully been applied to address many health and social problems. It is yet to have been assessed… 16/02/2016 Background Positive deviance (PD) is an asset-based, community-driven approach to behaviour change that has successfully been applied to address many health and social problems. It is yet to have been assessed for malaria control but may represent a promising tool for…

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.…

15/12/2015 Annual review Annual review: Highlights of the year 2014–2015 In 2014–2015, we continued our work to reduce malaria deaths and incidence by helping governments tailor, innovate, adopt and apply interventions best suited to their needs. We also supported the… 15/12/2015 In 2014–2015, we continued our work to reduce malaria deaths and incidence by helping governments tailor, innovate, adopt and apply interventions best suited to their needs. We also supported the delivery of integrated community case management programmes, extended our engagement…

01/12/2015 Presentation Community-based systems for the detection, treatment and reporting of malaria cases in Myanmar: Landscaping exercise with implementing partner organisations This presentation was given at the Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting 2015 and discusses current village health volunteer management and data reporting procedures across all malaria implementing partners in Myanmar.… 01/12/2015 This presentation was given at the Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting 2015 and discusses current village health volunteer management and data reporting procedures across all malaria implementing partners in Myanmar. It also provides recommendations to donors, the National Malaria Control…

01/12/2015 Training materials Pneumonia diagnostics: Device selection report Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five, particularly in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Community health workers (CHWs) providing health services in rural and… 01/12/2015 Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five, particularly in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Community health workers (CHWs) providing health services in rural and hard to reach areas have been trained to diagnose pneumonia…

23/11/2015 Journal article Early identification and treatment of pneumonia: A call to action This call for action published by the Lancet Global Health on World Pneumonia Day 2015, calls for improved early identification and treatment of childhood pneumonia at community and outpatient level… 23/11/2015 This call for action published by the Lancet Global Health on World Pneumonia Day 2015, calls for improved early identification and treatment of childhood pneumonia at community and outpatient level to reduce deaths. Published in Lancet Global Health

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 Introduction of an innovative system to assist malaria rapid diagnostic testing and reporting in the private sector in Wakiso District, Uganda This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the methods and results of a project that aimed to assess the acceptability… 28/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the methods and results of a project that aimed to assess the acceptability of the Fionet™ system among private healthcare providers in Uganda…

28/10/2015 Poster Negative malaria test case management in the private retail outlets: Results from mystery patient surveys in Nigeria and Uganda This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the results of a study for which mystery patient surveys were conducted to… 28/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the results of a study for which mystery patient surveys were conducted to understand provider’s case management following a negative test result.

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…

27/10/2015 Poster Improving outcomes of severe malaria management: The role of a community transport referral system in a rural district in eastern Uganda This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the results of cross sectional surveys exploring whether a transport referral system improved… 27/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the results of cross sectional surveys exploring whether a transport referral system improved the management of severe malaria amongst children under five in…

26/10/2015 Project brief Improved tools for the measurement of respiratory rate and oxygen saturation for the detection of signs of pneumonia This project aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters for the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children by community health… 26/10/2015 This project aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters for the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children by community health workers and frontline health facility workers in four low-income countries.…

25/08/2015 Journal article High prevalence of antibiotic resistance in nasopharyngeal bacterial isolates from healthy children in rural Uganda: A cross-sectional study Background In Uganda, the main causes of death in children under 5 years of age are malaria and pneumonia-often due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In preparation for a community case… 25/08/2015 Background In Uganda, the main causes of death in children under 5 years of age are malaria and pneumonia-often due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In preparation for a community case management intervention for pneumonia and malaria, the bacterial composition of…

03/07/2015 Journal article Malaria and the mobile and migrant population in Cambodia: A population movement framework to inform strategies for malaria control and elimination Background The relationships between human population movement (HPM) and health are a concern at global level. In the case of malaria, those links are crucial in relation to the spread of… 03/07/2015 Background The relationships between human population movement (HPM) and health are a concern at global level. In the case of malaria, those links are crucial in relation to the spread of drug resistant parasites and to the elimination of malaria in…

30/06/2015 Advocacy brief Managing illness through better diagnosis of malaria In 2010, the World Health Organization recommended that all suspected malaria cases should receive a diagnostic test before starting treatment. This brief describes Malaria Consortium's commitment and response to extending… 30/06/2015 In 2010, the World Health Organization recommended that all suspected malaria cases should receive a diagnostic test before starting treatment. This brief describes Malaria Consortium's commitment and response to extending access to affordable, early and accurate malaria diagnosis, including working…

17/04/2015 Learning brief ‘The health shop’: Applying integrated marketing communication to generate demand for malaria testing in the private and public sectors This brief presents lessons learnt when using an integrated marketing communication (IMC) approach to increase demand for and uptake of artemisinin-based combination therapies and malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Zambia.… 17/04/2015 This brief presents lessons learnt when using an integrated marketing communication (IMC) approach to increase demand for and uptake of artemisinin-based combination therapies and malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Zambia. The project applied the ‘4Ps’ used in the private sector:…

11/02/2015 Poster Improving uptake of malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Uganda through a multipronged communication approach This poster was presented at the 14th World Congress on Public Health in February 2015 and describes Malaria Consortium's multifaceted communications approach used when introducing malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs)… 11/02/2015 This poster was presented at the 14th World Congress on Public Health in February 2015 and describes Malaria Consortium's multifaceted communications approach used when introducing malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) in 88 health facilities in mid-Western Uganda to ensure uptake…

17/11/2014 Presentation Evaluating the accuracy and acceptability of pneumonia diagnostic tools for community health workers in low and middle income countries This presentation was given at a Malaria Consortium symposium on improving pneumonia diagnosis in children during the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November… 17/11/2014 This presentation was given at a Malaria Consortium symposium on improving pneumonia diagnosis in children during the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It includes best practice methodologies to test the accuracy…

11/11/2014 Journal article Multi–country analysis of routine data from integrated community case management (iCCM) programs in sub–Saharan Africa This article co-authored by Malaria Consortium staff is published by the Journal of Global Health in a Decemeber 2014 special supplement on current scientific evidence and future directions for integrated… 11/11/2014 This article co-authored by Malaria Consortium staff is published by the Journal of Global Health in a Decemeber 2014 special supplement on current scientific evidence and future directions for integrated community case management in Africa. Aim To identify better performing iCCM programs…

10/11/2014 Project brief A study of community management of pneumonia in Zambia This project aims to provide evidence on the rational use of antibiotics at the community health worker and caregiver levels. It also intends to give an indication of the extent… 10/11/2014 This project aims to provide evidence on the rational use of antibiotics at the community health worker and caregiver levels. It also intends to give an indication of the extent to which integrated community case management contributes to pneumonia control.

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…

03/11/2014 Poster Development and piloting of a unified technology solution for malaria rapid diagnostic tests This poster was presented at the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It discusses the uptake of a mobile application trial by… 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 uptake of a mobile application trial by providers. Malaria Consortium is using unified technology solutions to mitigate…

14/10/2014 Advocacy report Malaria in 2014: An unprecedented opportunity at the dawn of a new era Published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG), this report outlines the leading role the UK has played in achieving solid progress in the fight… 14/10/2014 Published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG), this report outlines the leading role the UK has played in achieving solid progress in the fight against malaria. As final negotiations take place over a successor framework…

14/10/2014 Journal article Routine monitoring systems for integrated community case management programs: Lessons from 18 countries in sub–Saharan Africa This article co-authored by Malaria Consortium staff is published by the Journal of Global Health in a Decemeber 2014 special supplement on current scientific evidence and future directions for integrated… 14/10/2014 This article co-authored by Malaria Consortium staff is published by the Journal of Global Health in a Decemeber 2014 special supplement on current scientific evidence and future directions for integrated community case management in Africa. Integrated community case management (iCCM) programs…

10/10/2014 Journal article Setting global research priorities for integrated community case management (iCCM): Results from a CHNRI (Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative) exercise This article co-authored by Malaria Consortium staff is published by the Journal of Global Health in a Decemeber 2014 special supplement on current scientific evidence and future directions for integrated… 10/10/2014 This article co-authored by Malaria Consortium staff is published by the Journal of Global Health in a Decemeber 2014 special supplement on current scientific evidence and future directions for integrated community case management in Africa. Aims To systematically identify global research gaps…

02/10/2014 Poster Impact of an integrated community case management programme on uptake of appropriate diarrhoea and pneumonia treatments in Uganda: A propensity score matching and equity analysis study This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and assesses how integrated community case management as the first point of care improves… 02/10/2014 This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and assesses how integrated community case management as the first point of care improves equity and uptake of appropriate treatments for pneumonia and diarrhoea…

02/10/2014 Poster Integrated community case management in practice: Lessons learnt from a participatory evaluation in three African countries This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses various stakeholder perspectives on introducing large-scale integrated community case management programmes in… 02/10/2014 This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses various stakeholder perspectives on introducing large-scale integrated community case management programmes in South Sudan, Uganda and Zambia. The context-specific learnings from this…

02/10/2014 Poster Pneumonia diagnostics: Searching for new tools for frontline health workers in resource-poor settings This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses the formative research findings of the Pneumonia Diagnostics Project. The project aimed… 02/10/2014 This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses the formative research findings of the Pneumonia Diagnostics Project. The project aimed to to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly…

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…

12/09/2014 Project report Pneumonia Diagnostics Scientific Advisory Committee meeting report June 2014 This report summarises the discussion at the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on the evaluation of respiratory rate and pulse oximetry devices for the diagnosis of pneumonia in children at community… 12/09/2014 This report summarises the discussion at the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on the evaluation of respiratory rate and pulse oximetry devices for the diagnosis of pneumonia in children at community and first level health facilities held in Geneva in June…

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…

14/08/2014 Journal article Evaluation of community-based systems for the surveillance of day three-positive Plasmodium falciparum cases in western Cambodia Background Delayed clearance of Plasmodium falciparum parasites is used as an operational indicator of potential artemisinin resistance. Effective community-based systems to detect P. falciparum cases remaining positive 72 hours after initiating… 14/08/2014 Background Delayed clearance of Plasmodium falciparum parasites is used as an operational indicator of potential artemisinin resistance. Effective community-based systems to detect P. falciparum cases remaining positive 72 hours after initiating treatment would be valuable for guiding case follow-up in areas…

21/07/2014 Presentation Pneumonia Diagnostics project activity update This presentation was prepared for the Pneumonia Diagnostics project meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee in Geneva in June 2014. It highlights Malaria Consortium’s role in the multi-country project, which… 21/07/2014 This presentation was prepared for the Pneumonia Diagnostics project meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee in Geneva in June 2014. It highlights Malaria Consortium’s role in the multi-country project, which aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly…

21/07/2014 Presentation Pneumonia Diagnostics project introduction for the Technical Consultation meeting This presentation was prepared for the Pneumonia Diagnostics project Technical Consultation meeting in Geneva in June 2014. It highlights Malaria Consortium’s role in community case management and continued commitment through… 21/07/2014 This presentation was prepared for the Pneumonia Diagnostics project Technical Consultation meeting in Geneva in June 2014. It highlights Malaria Consortium’s role in community case management and continued commitment through the Pneumonia Diagnostics project.

07/07/2014 Journal article The use of counting beads to improve the classification of fast breathing in low-resource settings: a multi-country review Abstract To decrease child mortality due to common but life-threatening illnesses, community health workers (CHWs) are trained to assess, classify and treat sick children. For pneumonia, CHWs are trained to count… 07/07/2014 Abstract To decrease child mortality due to common but life-threatening illnesses, community health workers (CHWs) are trained to assess, classify and treat sick children. For pneumonia, CHWs are trained to count the respiratory rate of a child with cough and/or difficulty…

26/06/2014 Journal article Supervising community health workers in low-income countries: A review of impact and implementation issues Background Community health workers (CHWs) are an increasingly important component of health systems and programs. Despite the recognized role of supervision in ensuring CHWs are effective, supervision is often weak and… 26/06/2014 Background Community health workers (CHWs) are an increasingly important component of health systems and programs. Despite the recognized role of supervision in ensuring CHWs are effective, supervision is often weak and under-supported. Little is known about what constitutes adequate supervision and…

26/06/2014 Project report Technical pneumonia device landscape review Recent research has highlighted the need to better support community health workers in the diagnosis of pneumonia in low-resource settings. An automated device — rather than manually counting the patient's… 26/06/2014 Recent research has highlighted the need to better support community health workers in the diagnosis of pneumonia in low-resource settings. An automated device — rather than manually counting the patient's breaths — can help improve diagnosis. This report recommends 13…

09/05/2014 Project brief Creating a private sector market for quality-assured RDTs in malaria endemic countries Diagnosis is one of many crucial components in the fight against malaria. Misdiagnosis or a lack of proper diagnosis can often lead to worsening symptoms and even death in patients… 09/05/2014 Diagnosis is one of many crucial components in the fight against malaria. Misdiagnosis or a lack of proper diagnosis can often lead to worsening symptoms and even death in patients and can unnecessarily drain antimalarial supplies in low-resource areas. Rapid…

09/04/2014 Learning paper Integrating mRDTs into the health system in Uganda: Preparing health workers for routine use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) changed its guidelines to state that all suspected malaria cases should be tested for the presence of malaria parasites by microscopy or malaria… 09/04/2014 In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) changed its guidelines to state that all suspected malaria cases should be tested for the presence of malaria parasites by microscopy or malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) prior to treatment. A number of…

02/04/2014 Project brief Fostering a culture of malaria control in Uganda This project brief describes a Malaria Consortium project in Tororo district, Uganda, which aims to reduce malaria mortality and morbidity by fostering a culture of malaria control at community and… 02/04/2014 This project brief describes a Malaria Consortium project in Tororo district, Uganda, which aims to reduce malaria mortality and morbidity by fostering a culture of malaria control at community and health facility levels.

28/02/2014 Learning paper It’s all in the detail: developing effective health-related job aids Malaria Consortium has had extensive experience designing, developing, implementing and evaluating a variety of job aids. An integral part of our work is to strengthen capacity and improve the performance… 28/02/2014 Malaria Consortium has had extensive experience designing, developing, implementing and evaluating a variety of job aids. An integral part of our work is to strengthen capacity and improve the performance of health workers to be able to prevent, diagnose, treat…

28/02/2014 Learning paper Implementing integrated community case management: stakeholder experiences and lessons learned in three African countries Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial… 28/02/2014 Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial of specific supportive interventions to boost effectiveness; monitoring and evaluation;…

28/02/2014 Learning paper Está tudo nos detalhes Este guia descreve a experiência interativa e baseada na pesquisa da Malaria Consortium no desenvolvimento, implementação, e avaliação de auxiliares de trabalho para os trabalhadores de saúde baseados na comunidade… 28/02/2014 Este guia descreve a experiência interativa e baseada na pesquisa da Malaria Consortium no desenvolvimento, implementação, e avaliação de auxiliares de trabalho para os trabalhadores de saúde baseados na comunidade ou baseados nas unidades sanitárias em Moçambique,Nigéria, Sudão do Sul…

28/02/2014 Learning paper Implementação do manejo integrado de casos na comunidade O envolvimento da Malaria Consortium no MICC incluiu contribuições facilitadoras do desenvolvimento de políticas, a concepção de projectos e sua implementação desde a fase inicial, o apoio constante ao sistema… 28/02/2014 O envolvimento da Malaria Consortium no MICC incluiu contribuições facilitadoras do desenvolvimento de políticas, a concepção de projectos e sua implementação desde a fase inicial, o apoio constante ao sistema de saúde durante a implementação, a experimentação de intervenções específicas…

26/02/2014 Training materials Initial Pneumonia Device Short Listing Exercise Pneumonia is currently the leading cause of death in children worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this disease kills an estimated 1.1 million (18% f the total deaths)… 26/02/2014 Pneumonia is currently the leading cause of death in children worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this disease kills an estimated 1.1 million (18% f the total deaths) of children under five years old every year, which represents…

24/02/2014 Annual review Malaria Consortium 2003-2013: a decade in communicable disease control and child health Malaria Consortium was founded in 2003 by a small team of people with a vision - to build the capacity of malaria-endemic countries worldwide to deal with a common and… 24/02/2014 Malaria Consortium was founded in 2003 by a small team of people with a vision - to build the capacity of malaria-endemic countries worldwide to deal with a common and treatable disease that was devastating the lives of poor and…

07/02/2014 Poster Understanding the feasibility and potential impact of screening for asymptomatic malaria in households where a febrile case of malaria has been reported in a malaria elimination setting in Pailin province, Western Cambodia This poster describes the results of a study funded by the Malaria Eradication Scientific Alliance (MESA) that aims to generate the necessary information to develop an interventional tool consisting of… 07/02/2014 This poster describes the results of a study funded by the Malaria Eradication Scientific Alliance (MESA) that aims to generate the necessary information to develop an interventional tool consisting of screening households with a malaria case and eliminating the asymptomatic…

13/11/2013 Poster A field trial to evaluate the performance of a point-of-care diagnostic for screening G6PD deficiency in a falciparum and vivax malaria endemic area of Western Cambodia This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It presents an evaluation of the third generation of a new inexpensive and heat-stable point-of-care… 13/11/2013 This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It presents an evaluation of the third generation of a new inexpensive and heat-stable point-of-care diagnostic for screening G6PD deficiency (CareStart G6PD kit), which aims…

13/11/2013 Poster Does a torn long-lasting insecticidal net fail to protect children from malaria parasitemia? Data from two cross sectional surveys in Western Uganda This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It discusses a comprehensive program to support malaria control implemented in nine districts in… 13/11/2013 This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It discusses a comprehensive program to support malaria control implemented in nine districts in Western Uganda with an estimated population of approximately 2.2 million.…

11/11/2013 Poster Myanmar Artemisinin Resistance Containment survey: diagnosis and treatment This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It discusses a malaria survey of households (hh) conducted in Myanmar in 2012 in the… 11/11/2013 This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It discusses a malaria survey of households (hh) conducted in Myanmar in 2012 in the areas of known and suspected artemisinin resistance (Tier 1: strong…

11/11/2013 Poster Managing acute febrile illness in the community This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It compares the diagnoses and treatments prescribed to sick children under five years in three… 11/11/2013 This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It compares the diagnoses and treatments prescribed to sick children under five years in three settings – Midwest Uganda, Central Uganda and Luapula province in…

21/10/2013 Training materials Malaria control in humanitarian emergencies – an inter-agency field handbook The interagency field handbook was developed to set out effective malaria control responses in humanitarian emergencies, particularly during the acute phase when reliance on international humanitarian assistance is greatest. This… 21/10/2013 The interagency field handbook was developed to set out effective malaria control responses in humanitarian emergencies, particularly during the acute phase when reliance on international humanitarian assistance is greatest. This second edition represents a thorough updating and revision of the…

12/08/2013 Project brief Malaria Eradication Scientific Alliance: Active Detection and Treatment (Pailin) This is a project brief outlining the aim to understand the feasibility and potential impact of screening for asymptomatic malaria in households where a febrile case of malaria has been… 12/08/2013 This is a project brief outlining the aim to understand the feasibility and potential impact of screening for asymptomatic malaria in households where a febrile case of malaria has been reported in Pailin province, Cambodia.

12/08/2013 Project brief Cambodia: Identification algorithm for asymptomatic malaria in migrants This project brief describes work to determine how cross-border surveillance can be adapted and better targeted to the difficult to reach populations in Cambodia. Accordingly, the results will indicate whether… 12/08/2013 This project brief describes work to determine how cross-border surveillance can be adapted and better targeted to the difficult to reach populations in Cambodia. Accordingly, the results will indicate whether the project should be continued and scaled up further.

28/05/2013 Project brief inSCALE Project Brief This is a project brief on the inSCALE Project and its aim to increase coverage of integrated community case management, which provides community-based care for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria. 28/05/2013 This is a project brief on the inSCALE Project and its aim to increase coverage of integrated community case management, which provides community-based care for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.

27/03/2013 Case study Nigeria: Effective diagnostics at the health centre helps keep malaria under control Lawal Kabir, Market Support Officer under the Support to the National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project in Nigeria, interviews Sanni Garba, laboratory technician, in the rural community of Gauraka. 27/03/2013 Lawal Kabir, Market Support Officer under the Support to the National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project in Nigeria, interviews Sanni Garba, laboratory technician, in the rural community of Gauraka.

19/12/2012 Journal article Malaria Policy Advisory Committee to the WHO: conclusions and recommendations of September 2012 meeting The Malaria Policy Advisory Committee to the World Health Organization met in Geneva, Switzerland from 11 to 13 September, 2012. This article provides a summary of the discussions, conclusions and… 19/12/2012 The Malaria Policy Advisory Committee to the World Health Organization met in Geneva, Switzerland from 11 to 13 September, 2012. This article provides a summary of the discussions, conclusions and recommendations from that meeting.Meeting sessions included: updated policy recommendations on…

18/12/2012 Learning brief Successful roll out of RDTs in Uganda This brief is based on Malaria Consortium’s lessons learned over three years of implementation and research on scaling up the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests at community and health… 18/12/2012 This brief is based on Malaria Consortium’s lessons learned over three years of implementation and research on scaling up the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests at community and health facility level. It contains recommendations on critical issues which need…

08/10/2012 Journal article Finding parasites and finding challenges: improved diagnostic access and trends in reported malaria and anti-malarial drug use in Livingstone district, Zambia Understanding the impact of malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) use on management of acute febrile disease at a community level, and on the consumption of anti-malarial medicines, is critical to… 08/10/2012 Understanding the impact of malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) use on management of acute febrile disease at a community level, and on the consumption of anti-malarial medicines, is critical to the planning and success of scale-up to universal parasite-based diagnosis…

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…

20/04/2012 Journal article Programme level implementation of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) use: outcomes and cost of training health workers at lower level health care facilities in Uganda The training of health workers in the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) is an important component of a wider strategy to improve parasite-based malaria diagnosis at lower level… 20/04/2012 The training of health workers in the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) is an important component of a wider strategy to improve parasite-based malaria diagnosis at lower level health care facilities (LLHFs) where microscopy is not readily available…

20/04/2012 Journal article Access, acceptability and utilization of community health workers using diagnostics for case management of fever in Ugandan children: a cross-sectional study Use of diagnostics in integrated community case management (iCCM) of fever is recognized as an important step in improving rational use of drugs and quality of care for febrile under-five… 20/04/2012 Use of diagnostics in integrated community case management (iCCM) of fever is recognized as an important step in improving rational use of drugs and quality of care for febrile under-five children. This study conducted in the Ugandan District of Iganga,…

22/03/2012 Project brief RDT Trial Oromia This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's RDT Trial Oromia programme, which evaluated the performance of three multi-species Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) for malaria through trials in the Oromia… 22/03/2012 This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's RDT Trial Oromia programme, which evaluated the performance of three multi-species Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) for malaria through trials in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, with an aim for future widespread deployment…

22/03/2012 Project brief TB Control in Uganda This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's TB Control project, which aimed to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by tuberculosis (TB) in Karamoja, while sustaining the successes already achieved… 22/03/2012 This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's TB Control project, which aimed to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by tuberculosis (TB) in Karamoja, while sustaining the successes already achieved in TB control in the Acholi region of Uganda.

23/01/2012 Journal article Early Experiences on the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Use of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests at Peripheral Health Centres in Uganda-insights into some Barriers and Facilitators While feasibility of new health technologies in well-resourced healthcare settings is extensively documented, it is largely unknown in low-resourced settings. Uganda’s decision to deploy and scale up malaria rapid diagnostic… 23/01/2012 While feasibility of new health technologies in well-resourced healthcare settings is extensively documented, it is largely unknown in low-resourced settings. Uganda’s decision to deploy and scale up malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) in public health facilities and at the community…

10/01/2012 Training materials A guide for trainers of VHTs: participatory approach to improve child health through village health clubs Village health teams (VHTs) can play an important role in reducing the number of child deaths in Ugandan communities. In order to achieve this, they need to be properly trained,… 10/01/2012 Village health teams (VHTs) can play an important role in reducing the number of child deaths in Ugandan communities. In order to achieve this, they need to be properly trained, supported and motivated. VHT performance and motivation is influenced by…

18/10/2011 Journal article Placental Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Infection: Operational accuracy of HRP2 rapid diagnostic tests in a malaria endemic setting Malaria has a negative effect on the outcome of pregnancy. Pregnant women are at high risk of severe malaria and severe haemolytic anaemia, which contribute over 60-70 percent of foetal… 18/10/2011 Malaria has a negative effect on the outcome of pregnancy. Pregnant women are at high risk of severe malaria and severe haemolytic anaemia, which contribute over 60-70 percent of foetal and perinatal losses. Infection with P. falciparum towards the end…

01/09/2011 Journal article Accuracy of circulating cathodic antigen tests for rapid mapping of Schistosoma mansoni and S. haematobium infections in Southern Sudan Programmes aiming to control or eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are being scaled up in many parts of the world. As part of this ongoing effort, many countries still need… 01/09/2011 Programmes aiming to control or eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are being scaled up in many parts of the world. As part of this ongoing effort, many countries still need to complete mapping of their NTD endemic areas. This study…

14/07/2011 Journal article Can lay community health workers be trained to use diagnostics to distinguish and treat malaria and pneumonia in children? Lessons from rural Uganda Malaria and pneumonia are leading causes of morbidity and mortality among under-five children in Africa. Malaria alone accounts for 21-26% of under-five mortality in Uganda (WHO 2006) with another 17-26%… 14/07/2011 Malaria and pneumonia are leading causes of morbidity and mortality among under-five children in Africa. Malaria alone accounts for 21-26% of under-five mortality in Uganda (WHO 2006) with another 17-26% attributed to pneumonia. In spite of available cost-effective interventions for…

27/10/2010 Journal article Performance of three multi-species Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Diagnosis of Plasmodium Falciparum and Plasmodium Vivax Malaria in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia Malaria transmission in Ethiopia is unstable and variable, caused by both Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax. The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) is scaling up parasitological diagnosis of malaria at… 27/10/2010 Malaria transmission in Ethiopia is unstable and variable, caused by both Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax. The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) is scaling up parasitological diagnosis of malaria at all levels of the health system; at peripheral health facilities…

01/10/2010 Journal article Trachoma Rapid Assessments in Unity and Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal States, Southern Sudan Trachoma is thought to be endemic over large parts of Southern Sudan, but empirical evidence is limited. While some areas east of the Nile have been identified as highly endemic,… 01/10/2010 Trachoma is thought to be endemic over large parts of Southern Sudan, but empirical evidence is limited. While some areas east of the Nile have been identified as highly endemic, few trachoma surveys have been conducted in the remainder of…

13/07/2010 Journal article Community Acceptability of Use of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria by Community Health Workers in Uganda Many malarious countries plan to introduce artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) at community level using community health workers (CHWs) for treatment of uncomplicated malaria. Use of ACT with reliance on presumptive… 13/07/2010 Many malarious countries plan to introduce artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) at community level using community health workers (CHWs) for treatment of uncomplicated malaria. Use of ACT with reliance on presumptive diagnosis may lead to excessive use, increased costs and rise…

12/07/2010 Journal article Use of RDTs to Improve Malaria Diagnosis and Fever Case Management at Primary Health Care Facilities in Uganda Early and accurate diagnosis of malaria followed by prompt treatment reduces the risk of severe disease in malaria endemic regions. Presumptive treatment of malaria is widely practised to reduce malaria… 12/07/2010 Early and accurate diagnosis of malaria followed by prompt treatment reduces the risk of severe disease in malaria endemic regions. Presumptive treatment of malaria is widely practised to reduce malaria where microscopy or rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are not readily…

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