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15/10/2021 Project brief Improving access to malaria case management for conflict-affected populations in Cameroon This project will focus on a demand-side intervention to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour and service uptake, and a supply-side intervention to improve the quality of malaria diagnosis and treatment that community… 15/10/2021 This project will focus on a demand-side intervention to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour and service uptake, and a supply-side intervention to improve the quality of malaria diagnosis and treatment that community health workers provide in Cameroon.
27/09/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Moçambique Malaria Consortium está empenhada em reduzir o fardo da malária e de outras doenças transmissíveis em Moçambique, especialmente aquelas que afectam as crianças com menos de cinco anos. 27/09/2021 Malaria Consortium está empenhada em reduzir o fardo da malária e de outras doenças transmissíveis em Moçambique, especialmente aquelas que afectam as crianças com menos de cinco anos.
24/09/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Cambodia Malaria Consortium has established itself as a leading technical research and implementing organisation in Cambodia, with a presence in the country since 2003. 24/09/2021 Malaria Consortium has established itself as a leading technical research and implementing organisation in Cambodia, with a presence in the country since 2003.
31/08/2021 Project report Political economy analysis for malaria programming in Nigeria This political economy analysis focuses on gaining a better understanding of government stewardship, the prioritisation and allocation of public funding, decision-making processes in the health systems and the role of… 31/08/2021 This political economy analysis focuses on gaining a better understanding of government stewardship, the prioritisation and allocation of public funding, decision-making processes in the health systems and the role of the private sector.
31/08/2021 Project report SuNMaP 2’s approach to domestic resource mobilisation This technical brief outlines how the SuNMaP 2 programme strengthened efforts to mobilise sustainable domestic resources for malaria interventions in Nigeria by adapting the domestic resource mobilisation approach. 31/08/2021 This technical brief outlines how the SuNMaP 2 programme strengthened efforts to mobilise sustainable domestic resources for malaria interventions in Nigeria by adapting the domestic resource mobilisation approach.
17/08/2021 Presentation USAID MAPD end of project sustainability and transition This presentation outlines the key messages from the closure of the MAPD project in Uganda. With MAPD support, the Ministry of Health has developed key malaria documentation, supported National Malaria… 17/08/2021 This presentation outlines the key messages from the closure of the MAPD project in Uganda. With MAPD support, the Ministry of Health has developed key malaria documentation, supported National Malaria Framework reviews and developed policy and guidelines.
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.
06/07/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Mozambique In Mozambique, we support the government’s efforts to develop functional malaria surveillance systems and provide decision-makers with the necessary evidence to effectively target malaria interventions. 06/07/2021 In Mozambique, we support the government’s efforts to develop functional malaria surveillance systems and provide decision-makers with the necessary evidence to effectively target malaria interventions.
01/07/2021 Learning brief Facilitando uma planificação baseada em evidências em Moçambique Para acelerar a eliminação da malária em Moçambique, um sistema de vigilância da malária funcional e responsivo é necessário para fornecer a inteligência necessária para alocar recursos e direcionar intervenções… 01/07/2021 Para acelerar a eliminação da malária em Moçambique, um sistema de vigilância da malária funcional e responsivo é necessário para fornecer a inteligência necessária para alocar recursos e direcionar intervenções de forma eficaz em todos os estratos de transmissão.
18/06/2021 Learning brief Reforço da vigilância para actividades de controlo da malária baseadas em dados: Lições do primeiro ano de implementação em Moçambique As soluções de saúde digital ajudaram a superar os desafios logísticos, como aqueles decorrentes da pandemia, das condições meteorológicas adversas e da instabilidade política. 18/06/2021 As soluções de saúde digital ajudaram a superar os desafios logísticos, como aqueles decorrentes da pandemia, das condições meteorológicas adversas e da instabilidade política.
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.
10/06/2021 Learning paper Mettre en œuvre des campagnes de masse pendant une pandémie: Enseignements tirés du soutien à la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier pendant la COVID-19 Malaria Consortium a soutenu des programmes de chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier au Burkina Faso, au Tchad, au Nigeria, au Togo et au Mozambique. 10/06/2021 Malaria Consortium a soutenu des programmes de chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier au Burkina Faso, au Tchad, au Nigeria, au Togo et au Mozambique.
10/06/2021 Learning paper Implementação de campanhas em massa durante uma pandemia: Lições do apoio à quimioprevenção sazonal da malária durante a COVID-19 Malaria Consortium apoiou a quimioprevenção sazonal da malária no Burquina Faso, Chade, Nigéria, Togo e Moçambique, beneficiando a mais de 12 milhões de crianças 3–59 meses. 10/06/2021 Malaria Consortium apoiou a quimioprevenção sazonal da malária no Burquina Faso, Chade, Nigéria, Togo e Moçambique, beneficiando a mais de 12 milhões de crianças 3–59 meses.
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.
02/06/2021 Synopsis Evaluating the feasibility, acceptability and protective effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Karamoja, Uganda Karamoja region in northeast Uganda has the highest malaria incidence rate in the country. With our study, we aim to inform malaria decision-making and policy change and strengthen existing interventions… 02/06/2021 Karamoja region in northeast Uganda has the highest malaria incidence rate in the country. With our study, we aim to inform malaria decision-making and policy change and strengthen existing interventions to further reduce malaria morbidity and mortality.
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.
20/05/2021 Learning brief Facilitating evidence-informed programming in Mozambique Our project to design and deploy a malaria information storage system in Mozambique supports the acceleration of malaria elimination. We worked with our partners to develop and provide the needed… 20/05/2021 Our project to design and deploy a malaria information storage system in Mozambique supports the acceleration of malaria elimination. We worked with our partners to develop and provide the needed intelligence to allocate resources and target interventions effectively.
29/04/2021 Learning paper Implementing mass campaigns during a pandemic: What we learnt from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19 In 2020, COVID-19 presented challenges to community-based malaria control interventions. This learning paper highlights key learnings from supporting SMC implementation during the pandemic while applying strict IPC guidelines, resulting in… 29/04/2021 In 2020, COVID-19 presented challenges to community-based malaria control interventions. This learning paper highlights key learnings from supporting SMC implementation during the pandemic while applying strict IPC guidelines, resulting in invaluable insight that can inform SMC implementation going forward.
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.
12/03/2021 Project brief Community-led solutions to antimicrobial resistance: A One Health approach in Bangladesh and Nepal This study aims to generate evidence supporting the recognition of community engagement (CE) as a critical tool to address antimicrobial resistance in (inter)national policies. Together with project partners, we're implementing… 12/03/2021 This study aims to generate evidence supporting the recognition of community engagement (CE) as a critical tool to address antimicrobial resistance in (inter)national policies. Together with project partners, we're implementing and evaluating an innovative CE intervention in Bangladesh and Nepal.
11/03/2021 Learning brief Strengthening surveillance for data-informed malaria control activities This learning brief explores the general surveillance strengthening activities carried out during the first year of implementation of our three-year project Strengthening Malaria Surveillance for Data-driven Decision-making in Mozambique. 11/03/2021 This learning brief explores the general surveillance strengthening activities carried out during the first year of implementation of our three-year project Strengthening Malaria Surveillance for Data-driven Decision-making in Mozambique.
26/02/2021 Learning brief Implementing a community-based approach to indoor residual spraying to improve acceptance, cost-effectiveness and efficiency Campaign-based indoor residual spraying (IRS) is a key strategy for malaria prevention, control and elimination in Ethiopia. With support from the James Percy Foundation, we helped implement a community-based IRS… 26/02/2021 Campaign-based indoor residual spraying (IRS) is a key strategy for malaria prevention, control and elimination in Ethiopia. With support from the James Percy Foundation, we helped implement a community-based IRS campaign in two districts between March 2019 and February 2021.
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.
25/01/2021 Capacity statement Saúde digital Acreditamos que a saúde digital é essencial para concretizar os nossos objetivos estratégicos, isto é, melhorar o acesso equitativo a um serviço de qualidade e aumentar a eficácia e eficiência… 25/01/2021 Acreditamos que a saúde digital é essencial para concretizar os nossos objetivos estratégicos, isto é, melhorar o acesso equitativo a um serviço de qualidade e aumentar a eficácia e eficiência dos sistemas de saúde.
14/01/2021 Capacity statement La santé numérique Nous croyons que la santé numérique est essentielle pour atteindre nos objectifs stratégiques d’amélioration de l’accès équitable à des systèmes de gestion des cas de qualité et pour améliorer l’efficacité… 14/01/2021 Nous croyons que la santé numérique est essentielle pour atteindre nos objectifs stratégiques d’amélioration de l’accès équitable à des systèmes de gestion des cas de qualité et pour améliorer l’efficacité des systèmes de santé.
23/12/2020 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Myanmar This country capacity statement details our work in Myanmar, where we have forged strong relationships with in-country and regional partners and government bodies, and offer a wealth of technical expertise… 23/12/2020 This country capacity statement details our work in Myanmar, where 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.
04/12/2020 Capacity statement Digital health We believe digital health is key to achieving our strategic objectives of improving equitable access to quality case management and advancing health system effectiveness and efficiency. 04/12/2020 We believe digital health is key to achieving our strategic objectives of improving equitable access to quality case management and advancing health system effectiveness and efficiency.
19/11/2020 Presentation Piloting Reveal for use in seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. It presents an overview of a new pilot study that explores the… 19/11/2020 This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. It presents an overview of a new pilot study that explores the possibility of digitising the management of seasonal malaria chemoprevention via…
18/11/2020 Presentation Extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles: A feasibility and acceptability study in Cascades region, Burkina Faso This presentation examines the feasibility and accpetability of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles in Cascades region, Burkina Faso. It was given at the 69th annual meeting of the… 18/11/2020 This presentation examines the feasibility and accpetability of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles in Cascades region, Burkina Faso. It was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene.
17/11/2020 Poster Pharmacovigilance in seasonal malaria chemoprevention in northern Nigeria Pharmacovigilance is well integrated in seasonal malaria chemoprevention, yet reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions is low. 17/11/2020 Pharmacovigilance is well integrated in seasonal malaria chemoprevention, yet reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions is low.
17/11/2020 Poster Health workers’ malaria case management practices in south-central Uganda, 2017–2019 Capacity development interventions supported Ugandan health workers to improve their management of malaria, even during upsurges. 17/11/2020 Capacity development interventions supported Ugandan health workers to improve their management of malaria, even during upsurges.
17/11/2020 Poster Quality of care for children with malaria at private health facilities in Uganda: A cross-sectional study Sub-optimal knowledge, practices and healthcare system support in private health facilities impact on the provision of quality malaria case management in Uganda. 17/11/2020 Sub-optimal knowledge, practices and healthcare system support in private health facilities impact on the provision of quality malaria case management in Uganda.
17/11/2020 Poster Identifying Mozambican community health workers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices around COVID-19 Successful adaptation of a Mozambican digital health platform provided real-time data that is informing community health workers’ COVID-19 practices. 17/11/2020 Successful adaptation of a Mozambican digital health platform provided real-time data that is informing community health workers’ COVID-19 practices.
17/11/2020 Poster Improving malaria funding by strengthening awareness and coverage of the state health insurance scheme among women of reproductive age in Nigeria The Nigerian state health insurance scheme could improve access to affordable malaria healthcare among vulnerable communities. 17/11/2020 The Nigerian state health insurance scheme could improve access to affordable malaria healthcare among vulnerable communities.
16/11/2020 Presentation Co-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Sokoto state, Nigeria: A feasibility study​ This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. It explores the feasibility and acceptability of co-delivering vitamin A supplementation via… 16/11/2020 This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. It explores the feasibility and acceptability of co-delivering vitamin A supplementation via the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign.
16/11/2020 Poster Factors associated with severe malaria deaths: lessons from mortality audit conducted in health facilities in Uganda To strengthen malaria management, the US President’s Malaria Initiative supported Malaria Action Program for Districts (MAPD) to conduct a criteria-based review, based on MoH malaria guidelines in hospitals and health… 16/11/2020 To strengthen malaria management, the US President’s Malaria Initiative supported Malaria Action Program for Districts (MAPD) to conduct a criteria-based review, based on MoH malaria guidelines in hospitals and health centres, identifying factors associated with malaria deaths in health facilities.
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.
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...
02/11/2020 Synopsis Assessing adherence to infection prevention and control measures for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19 This study will explore community distributors’ adherence to infection prevention and control practices for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during the COVID-19 pandemic in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria. 02/11/2020 This study will explore community distributors’ adherence to infection prevention and control practices for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during the COVID-19 pandemic in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria.
30/10/2020 Project report USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 4 report During MAPD's fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building, health system strengthening and activity implementation in all districts despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the Year… 30/10/2020 During MAPD's fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building, health system strengthening and activity implementation in all districts despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the Year 4 report in full...
19/10/2020 Synopsis Designing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation framework for seasonal malaria chemoprevention Malaria Consortium is developing monitoring and evaluation framework for seasonal malaria chemoprevention with standardised indicators across countries to facilitate appraisal of the quality of programme delivery. 19/10/2020 Malaria Consortium is developing monitoring and evaluation framework for seasonal malaria chemoprevention with standardised indicators across countries to facilitate appraisal of the quality of programme delivery.
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.
24/07/2020 Research brief Co-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention: A pilot implementation study in Sokoto state, Nigeria Our pilot implementation study in Nigeria successfully delivered vitamin A supplementation to children under five using an existing, viable platform: the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign. 24/07/2020 Our pilot implementation study in Nigeria successfully delivered vitamin A supplementation to children under five using an existing, viable platform: the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign.
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.
16/07/2020 Position statement S’adapter pour réduire l’impact du changement climatique sur la santé Le changement climatique peut affecter la santé des populations et l’issue des maladies. Nous nous efforçons donc continuellement d’intégrer des réponses aux risques liés au climat dans nos programmes. 16/07/2020 Le changement climatique peut affecter la santé des populations et l’issue des maladies. Nous nous efforçons donc continuellement d’intégrer des réponses aux risques liés au climat dans nos programmes.
16/07/2020 Position statement Adaptação para minimizar os impactos das alterações climáticas na saúde As alterações climáticas podem afectar os resultados de saúde e das doenças. Procuramos integrar constantemente nos nossos programas respostas aos riscos relacionados com as condições climáticas. 16/07/2020 As alterações climáticas podem afectar os resultados de saúde e das doenças. Procuramos integrar constantemente nos nossos programas respostas aos riscos relacionados com as condições climáticas.
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…
17/06/2020 Journal article A process for developing a sustainable and scalable approach to community engagement: Community dialogue approach for addressing the drivers of antibiotic resistance in Bangladesh This study explores the process of developing an embedded approach to community engagement, taking the global challenge of antibiotic resistance as an example. 17/06/2020 This study explores the process of developing an embedded approach to community engagement, taking the global challenge of antibiotic resistance as an example.
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…
05/06/2020 Position statement Adapting to minimise the health impacts of climatic changes Recognising that climate change has the potential to affect health and disease outcomes for people across the countries in which we work, we believe it is essential to continue to… 05/06/2020 Recognising that climate change has the potential to affect health and disease outcomes for people across the countries in which we work, we believe it is essential to continue to incorporate responses to climate-related risks into our programmes.
29/05/2020 Project brief Supporting community health workers in Mozambique to respond to COVID-19: Adapting the upSCALE digital platform We made technological adaptations to Mozambique's existing upSCALE digital platform to support health workers' ability to respond to the pandemic. 29/05/2020 We made technological adaptations to Mozambique's existing upSCALE digital platform to support health workers' ability to respond to the pandemic.
26/05/2020 Journal article Protecting children in low-income and middle-income countries from COVID-19 Abstract A saving grace of the COVID-19 pandemic in high-income and upper middle-income countries has been the relative sparing of children. As the disease spreads across low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs),… 26/05/2020 Abstract A saving grace of the COVID-19 pandemic in high-income and upper middle-income countries has been the relative sparing of children. As the disease spreads across low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), long-standing system vulnerabilities may tragically manifest, and we worry that…
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…
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.
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…
30/03/2020 Newsletter March 2020 upSCALE newsletter Mozambique Welcome to our first newsletter on the upSCALE project in Mozambique. 30/03/2020 Welcome to our first newsletter on the upSCALE project in Mozambique.
30/03/2020 Newsletter Março 2020 upSCALE newsletter Moçambique Bem-vindo à nossa primeira newsletter sobre o projeto upSCALE em Moçambique. 30/03/2020 Bem-vindo à nossa primeira newsletter sobre o projeto upSCALE em Moçambique.
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 our first success story from our Strengthening community-based… 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 our first success story from our Strengthening community-based malaria prevention and surveillance interventions project, a three-year project funded…
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 Brochure Estabelecimento de parcerias com os governos para melhoria da saúde materno-infantil Malaria Consortium tem uma tradição consolidada de parceria com os governos na concepção e implementação pesquisas avançados e programas de saúde e vigilância inovadores com base em evidências. Oferecemos uma… 05/03/2020 Malaria Consortium tem uma tradição consolidada de parceria com os governos na concepção e implementação pesquisas avançados e programas de saúde e vigilância inovadores com base em evidências. Oferecemos uma vasta experiência técnica especializado na prevenção e controlo de um…
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…
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,…
17/12/2019 Brochure Partnering with governments to improve maternal and child health Malaria Consortium has a strong history of working hand-in-hand with governments to design and implement cutting edge research, and innovative and evidence-based health and surveillance programmes. This brochure offers examples… 17/12/2019 Malaria Consortium has a strong history of working hand-in-hand with governments to design and implement cutting edge research, and innovative and evidence-based health and surveillance programmes. This brochure offers examples of the technical assistance we have provided to various governments.
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…
22/11/2019 Poster Factors associated with severe malaria deaths: Lessons from a mortality audit conducted in health facilities in Uganda Uganda is one of five countries that accounted for 50 percent of malaria cases globally in 2017. In 2016, the Ministry of Health adopted clinical audit guidelines to improve the… 22/11/2019 Uganda is one of five countries that accounted for 50 percent of malaria cases globally in 2017. In 2016, the Ministry of Health adopted clinical audit guidelines to improve the quality of severe malaria management in health facilities aiming to…
21/11/2019 Poster Assessing the quality of seasonal malaria chemoprevention delivery by low-literate community health workers in Nigeria In 2018, Malaria Consortium trained 20,969 low-literate community health workers in Nigeria to administer seasonal malaria chemoprevention to approximately 3.2 million children under five in Jigawa, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara… 21/11/2019 In 2018, Malaria Consortium trained 20,969 low-literate community health workers in Nigeria to administer seasonal malaria chemoprevention to approximately 3.2 million children under five in Jigawa, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara states. This poster assesses their performance and was presented at…
20/11/2019 Advocacy report The spread of superbugs: Why low- and middle-income countries must act now to tackle antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance causes at least 700,000 deaths globally each year. We need a coordinated, cross-sectoral and multi-pronged approach to respond effectively to this threat. 20/11/2019 Antimicrobial resistance causes at least 700,000 deaths globally each year. We need a coordinated, cross-sectoral and multi-pronged approach to respond effectively to this threat.
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.
07/11/2019 Journal article Institutionalisation of integrated community case management into national health systems in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review of the literature Background Integrated community case management (iCCM) for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea continues to be a recommended strategy to address child mortality in areas where access to health facilities is limited. Objective To identify… 07/11/2019 Background Integrated community case management (iCCM) for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea continues to be a recommended strategy to address child mortality in areas where access to health facilities is limited. Objective To identify models of, and gaps in, institutionalisation of benchmark components of…
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...
27/09/2019 Project brief Improving community-based primary healthcare in Nigeria With a focus on maternal, newborn and child health, this project aims to revitalise primary healthcare and secure universal health coverage in Niger state. 27/09/2019 With a focus on maternal, newborn and child health, this project aims to revitalise primary healthcare and secure universal health coverage in Niger state.
23/09/2019 Insight brief Equipment challenges in rolling out mobile health solutions Find out about the lessons we learnt through implementing the digital platform upSCALE in Mozambique, and our recommendations for those designing mobile health interventions in low resource settings. 23/09/2019 Find out about the lessons we learnt through implementing the digital platform upSCALE in Mozambique, and our recommendations for those designing mobile health interventions in low resource settings.
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.
07/08/2019 Infographic Surveillance This fact sheet explains what surveillance is and why it is important. Malaria Consortium’s approach to surveillance is guided by a clear vision of how surveillance can strengthen a health… 07/08/2019 This fact sheet explains what surveillance is and why it is important. Malaria Consortium’s approach to surveillance is guided by a clear vision of how surveillance can strengthen a health system, particularly on key health system strengthening building blocks such…
06/08/2019 Project brief Fortalecimento da vigilância da Malária em Moçambique para tomada de decisão baseado em dados Este projecto visa consolidar o sistema de vigilância da malária de modo a que seja capaz de orientar a tomada de decisões estratégicas e operacionais com base em dados de… 06/08/2019 Este projecto visa consolidar o sistema de vigilância da malária de modo a que seja capaz de orientar a tomada de decisões estratégicas e operacionais com base em dados de vigilância precisos, minuciosos e oportunos em todos os estratos de…
29/07/2019 Project brief Strengthening malaria surveillance for data-driven decision making in Mozambique This project aims to operationalise a functional malaria surveillance system responsive to all transmission strata across Mozambique by strengthening data quality and establishing a data-use and data-to-action culture. 29/07/2019 This project aims to operationalise a functional malaria surveillance system responsive to all transmission strata across Mozambique by strengthening data quality and establishing a data-use and data-to-action culture.
20/06/2019 Project brief Strengthening community-based malaria prevention and surveillance interventions The Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region has one of the highest malaria burdens in Ethiopia. This project will strengthen the management and technical capacity of the primary health care… 20/06/2019 The Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region has one of the highest malaria burdens in Ethiopia. This project will strengthen the management and technical capacity of the primary health care unit to continue implementing impactful malaria control interventions.
14/06/2019 Case study Dr Khin Maung Than's story As a township medical officer, Dr Khin Maung Than oversees all health initiatives in Wuntho township in the Sagaing region of Myanmar. 14/06/2019 As a township medical officer, Dr Khin Maung Than oversees all health initiatives in Wuntho township in the Sagaing region of Myanmar.
14/06/2019 Case study Daw Wint Wint Soe and Daw Mar Mar Aung's story Daw Wint Wint Soe (pictured left) and Daw Mar Mar Aung (right) are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar. Since April 2018, they have been… 14/06/2019 Daw Wint Wint Soe (pictured left) and Daw Mar Mar Aung (right) are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar. Since April 2018, they have been working as supervisors with Malaria Consortium’s project Expanding Rural Communities’…
14/06/2019 Case study Moe Ma Ma Aye's story Moe Ma Ma Aye is a malaria volunteer in Daj phan kon village in Kawlin township in northwest Myanmar’s Sagaing region. Thanks to the training and supervision delivered through Malaria… 14/06/2019 Moe Ma Ma Aye is a malaria volunteer in Daj phan kon village in Kawlin township in northwest Myanmar’s Sagaing region. Thanks to the training and supervision delivered through Malaria Consortium's integrated community case management project, she learnt how to…
30/05/2019 Project report Strengthening Uganda's response to malaria (SURMa) in Mid-North and Karamoja sub-regions of Uganda: Knowledge, attitudes, practices and behaviours baseline study This report presents the findings of a baseline study that sought to understand health providers’ and community members’ knowledge, attitudes, practices and behaviours in relation to malaria control. It was… 30/05/2019 This report presents the findings of a baseline study that sought to understand health providers’ and community members’ knowledge, attitudes, practices and behaviours in relation to malaria control. It was conducted in the Mid-North and Karamoja regions of Uganda as…
20/05/2019 Capacity statement Universal health coverage capacity statement This capacity statement outlines our contribution to supporting countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Malaria Consortium considers UHC, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), fundamental to the… 20/05/2019 This capacity statement outlines our contribution to supporting countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Malaria Consortium considers UHC, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), fundamental to the design and implementation of all our programmes. Our tailored interventions…
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…
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…
21/03/2019 Briefing note One Health and community engagement: Two complementary approaches for tackling antimicrobial resistance A One Health approach and community engagement are crucial to tackling antimicrobial resistance. We carried out two studies in Bangladesh that highlight the value of community dialogues in addressing this… 21/03/2019 A One Health approach and community engagement are crucial to tackling antimicrobial resistance. We carried out two studies in Bangladesh that highlight the value of community dialogues in addressing this threat to global health.
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’…
11/02/2019 Project brief Support to the National Malaria Programme in Nigeria 2 SuNMaP 2 is a UK aid-funded follow-up to SuNMaP that will support government efforts to further reduce Nigeria’s malaria burden. Malaria Consortium will integrate malaria prevention, treatment and other interventions… 11/02/2019 SuNMaP 2 is a UK aid-funded follow-up to SuNMaP that will support government efforts to further reduce Nigeria’s malaria burden. Malaria Consortium will integrate malaria prevention, treatment and other interventions at the community and service delivery levels through public and…
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…
22/01/2019 Project brief Transform: Primary Health Care Despite recent progress in tackling malaria-related morbidity and mortality, malaria still poses a barrier to social and economic development in Ethiopia. Through the Transform: Primary Health Care project, we supported… 22/01/2019 Despite recent progress in tackling malaria-related morbidity and mortality, malaria still poses a barrier to social and economic development in Ethiopia. Through the Transform: Primary Health Care project, we supported government efforts to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths.
12/12/2018 Research brief Strengthening primary healthcare for neglected tropical diseases in Ethiopia Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than a billion people in tropical and subtropical conditions. NTDs are 20 diverse diseases of poverty and have historically received less global attention than… 12/12/2018 Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than a billion people in tropical and subtropical conditions. NTDs are 20 diverse diseases of poverty and have historically received less global attention than high-profile 'killer diseases' such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis or malaria. Nevertheless,…
29/11/2018 Learning brief iCCM in Myanmar: Lessons from Sagaing region From June 2016 to June 2017, Malaria Consortium implemented a pilot project that integrated and scaled up Myanmar's two community case management components to ensure the health system has the… 29/11/2018 From June 2016 to June 2017, Malaria Consortium implemented a pilot project that integrated and scaled up Myanmar's two community case management components to ensure the health system has the capacity to respond to all major childhood illnesses. Malaria volunteers were…
16/11/2018 Training materials A guide to implementing the community dialogue approach This guide is intended for health programme implementers who want to help communities make healthy choices. It introduces the community dialogue approach: an innovative and participatory approach used to achieve… 16/11/2018 This guide is intended for health programme implementers who want to help communities make healthy choices. It introduces the community dialogue approach: an innovative and participatory approach used to achieve and sustain social action towards improving the health of communities.
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…
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...
10/10/2018 Journal article Digital Technologies for Health Workforce Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review The collection of journal articles, systematic reviews, and reports published over the last decade that attest to the potential of digital technologies to achieve health workforce improvements across all aspects… 10/10/2018 The collection of journal articles, systematic reviews, and reports published over the last decade that attest to the potential of digital technologies to achieve health workforce improvements across all aspects of the health system is vast. As a capacity-building mechanism,…
02/10/2018 Technical brief Malaria surveillance system performance in Mozambique: A comprehensive assessment Despite recent reductions in morbidity and mortality, malaria remains the largest public health problem in Mozambique, accounting for 29 percent of all hospital deaths and 42 percent of deaths among… 02/10/2018 Despite recent reductions in morbidity and mortality, malaria remains the largest public health problem in Mozambique, accounting for 29 percent of all hospital deaths and 42 percent of deaths among children under five. This brief summarises findings from a comprehensive…
24/09/2018 Insight brief Maternal and newborn care: Saving premature babies in Uganda As part of the Integrated Community Case Management-Maternal and Child Survival (iCCM-MaCS) project, Malaria Consortium provided formal health facilities in Uganda with incubators and established the use of kangaroo mother… 24/09/2018 As part of the Integrated Community Case Management-Maternal and Child Survival (iCCM-MaCS) project, Malaria Consortium provided formal health facilities in Uganda with incubators and established the use of kangaroo mother care — a World Health Organization-endorsed alternative to conventional neonatal…
24/09/2018 Project brief Strengthening Uganda's response to malaria The Strengthening Uganda’s Response to Malaria (SURMa) project aims to improve access to and uptake of high-quality malaria prevention and control services. Malaria Consortium, in partnership with Unicef, is supporting… 24/09/2018 The Strengthening Uganda’s Response to Malaria (SURMa) project aims to improve access to and uptake of high-quality malaria prevention and control services. Malaria Consortium, in partnership with Unicef, is supporting the Ministry of Health to implement the project, funded by…
15/09/2018 Case study Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine on essential drugs list for preventing malaria in pregnancy USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts influences the Government of Uganda, via the Ministry of Health, to take important steps in improving provision of SP (sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine) – an essential drug… 15/09/2018 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts influences the Government of Uganda, via the Ministry of Health, to take important steps in improving provision of SP (sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine) – an essential drug needed for the prevention of malaria in pregnancy...
12/09/2018 Case study Malaria drops to no. 2 in terms of outpatient attendance in Masaka region, Uganda All districts in Masaka region, central Uganda are, for the first time reporting that malaria has fallen to become the second highest contributor to its outpatient department health issues, rather… 12/09/2018 All districts in Masaka region, central Uganda are, for the first time reporting that malaria has fallen to become the second highest contributor to its outpatient department health issues, rather than the highest...
10/09/2018 Technical brief Domestic expenditure on health service delivery in low-income settings To accelerate progress towards universal health coverage (UHC), member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed to develop further their health financing systems. UHC is defined as ‘all… 10/09/2018 To accelerate progress towards universal health coverage (UHC), member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed to develop further their health financing systems. UHC is defined as ‘all people receiving quality health services that meet their needs without…
06/09/2018 Journal article Improving health worker performance through text messaging: A mixed-methods evaluation of a pilot intervention designed to increase coverage of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy in West Nile, Uganda Poor health worker performance is a well-documented obstacle to quality service provision. Due to the increasingly widespread availability of mobile devices, mobile health (mHealth) has received growing attention as a… 06/09/2018 Poor health worker performance is a well-documented obstacle to quality service provision. Due to the increasingly widespread availability of mobile devices, mobile health (mHealth) has received growing attention as a service improvement tool. This pilot study explored feasibility, acceptability and…
05/09/2018 Case study MAPD supports improvement of malaria diagnostics capacity, outcomes and leadership USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts has built the technical and leadership capacity of Uganda to ensure accurate and appropriate malaria diagnostics... 05/09/2018 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts has built the technical and leadership capacity of Uganda to ensure accurate and appropriate malaria diagnostics...
20/07/2018 Research brief Supporting roll-out of revised dengue prevention and control guidelines in Myanmar While clear and concise dengue prevention and control guidelines are necessary, it is also crucial that implementers are trained on how these affect their roles and responsibilities. This study compares… 20/07/2018 While clear and concise dengue prevention and control guidelines are necessary, it is also crucial that implementers are trained on how these affect their roles and responsibilities. This study compares two approaches used to train health workers in Myanmar: basic…
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…
07/06/2018 Project brief Moving towards malaria elimination by strengthening surveillance in Mozambique This project focuses on building the foundation of a comprehensive nationwide malaria surveillance system and on supporting the regional malaria elimination agenda in Mozambique. 07/06/2018 This project focuses on building the foundation of a comprehensive nationwide malaria surveillance system and on supporting the regional malaria elimination agenda in Mozambique.
15/05/2018 Project brief upSCALE: Strengthening of the mobile health platform to improve quality and coverage of community-based maternal and child health care and disease surveillance in Mozambique The project aims to refine and expand a mobile health system for Mozambique's national community health worker programme to improve the quality and coverage of community-based health services and overall… 15/05/2018 The project aims to refine and expand a mobile health system for Mozambique's national community health worker programme to improve the quality and coverage of community-based health services and overall programme management.
15/05/2018 Project brief upSCALE: Fortalecimento do sistema móvel de saúde para melhorar a qualidade e a cobertura dos cuidados comunitários de saúde materno-infantil e vigilância de doenças em Moçambique Este projecto visa aprimorar e implementar um sistema móvel de saúde digital para o Programa Nacional dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares em Moçambique, de modo a melhorar a qualidade e cobertura… 15/05/2018 Este projecto visa aprimorar e implementar um sistema móvel de saúde digital para o Programa Nacional dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares em Moçambique, de modo a melhorar a qualidade e cobertura dos cuidados comunitários de saúde e a gestão do programa.
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 Strengthening regional referral hospitals to provide evidence‐based technical support to district health services USAID’s Malaria Action for Districts project has been working with the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen the capacity of regional referral hospitals, improve the quality of their services… 02/05/2018 USAID’s Malaria Action for Districts project has been working with the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen the capacity of regional referral hospitals, improve the quality of their services and improve the provision of technical supervision to districts. As…
24/04/2018 Poster Assessing the usability of a national guideline on malaria-lymphatic filariasis co-implementation in Nigeria This presentation argues that the roles and responsibilities of team members need to be delineated more clearly to improve the malaria-lymphatic filariasis co-implementation in Nigeria. It was presented at the… 24/04/2018 This presentation argues that the roles and responsibilities of team members need to be delineated more clearly to improve the malaria-lymphatic filariasis co-implementation in Nigeria. It was presented at the seventh Multilateral Initiative on Malaria Conference in April 2018 in…
24/04/2018 Poster Co-implementation of malaria, neglected tropical diseases, and water, sanitation and hygiene interventions in schools in Nigeria In 2013, Nigeria’s Ministry of Health launched a National Malaria Strategic Plan and a National NTD Master Plan to achieve pre-elimination of NTDs by 2020. While much progress has been… 24/04/2018 In 2013, Nigeria’s Ministry of Health launched a National Malaria Strategic Plan and a National NTD Master Plan to achieve pre-elimination of NTDs by 2020. While much progress has been made since, coordinated scale-up is needed to reach elimination. This…
24/04/2018 Presentation upSCALE: A digital health system strengthening approach for improved quality of care at community level and for passive case reporting for malaria surveillance To improve the quality of care community health workers (CHWs) in Mozambique provide, Malaria Consortium developed the upSCALE platform in 2013, together with the Ministry of Health and Unicef. The… 24/04/2018 To improve the quality of care community health workers (CHWs) in Mozambique provide, Malaria Consortium developed the upSCALE platform in 2013, together with the Ministry of Health and Unicef. The smartphone app supports CHWs’ decision making and enables them to…
10/03/2018 Case study Innovations in the net distribution coordination: the use of WhatsApp The second Uganda universal net coverage campaign, launched in February 2017, saw the innovative use of the messenger application – WhatsApp – improve central coordination, make decision-making quicker, and promote… 10/03/2018 The second Uganda universal net coverage campaign, launched in February 2017, saw the innovative use of the messenger application – WhatsApp – improve central coordination, make decision-making quicker, and promote information sharing during the campaign...
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.…
17/11/2017 Case study Improving health workers’ adherence to test, treat and track procedures Observing the test, treat and track policy requirements have been a challenge for health workers in overcrowded health facilities. A training that encouraged health workers to observe the standards of… 17/11/2017 Observing the test, treat and track policy requirements have been a challenge for health workers in overcrowded health facilities. A training that encouraged health workers to observe the standards of managing malaria cases has resulted in...
15/11/2017 Project brief Identifying drivers of antibiotic resistance and developing a ‘One Health’ approach for rational use of antibiotics in humans and animals in Cambodia This project aims to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics in humans and animals, and the spillover to the environment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in rural Cambodia. 15/11/2017 This project aims to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics in humans and animals, and the spillover to the environment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in rural Cambodia.
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...
17/10/2017 Annual review Trustees' report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017 Malaria Consortium's Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2017. 17/10/2017 Malaria Consortium's Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2017.
17/10/2017 Annual review Highlights of the year 2016–2017 Our 2016–2017 highlights present a selection of key achievements and challenges for the year. The full Trustees’ report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017 is available… 17/10/2017 Our 2016–2017 highlights present a selection of key achievements and challenges for the year. The full Trustees’ report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017 is available here. View interactive version
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.
08/08/2017 Newsletter Community-based primary healthcare newsletter It has been a busy time for Malaria Consortium's community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) projects. Over the past few weeks, our experts hosted an end of project meeting for our integrated… 08/08/2017 It has been a busy time for Malaria Consortium's community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) projects. Over the past few weeks, our experts hosted an end of project meeting for our integrated community case management (iCCM) project in Myanmar, we launched our…
02/08/2017 Advocacy report Community-based primary healthcare: The key to unlocking health for all Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality… 02/08/2017 Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality and Sustainable Development Goal three can be achieved. Through CBPHC,…
27/07/2017 Project report inFocus: Trans-border malaria programme Cambodia Since 2015, Malaria Consortium, Raks Thai Foundation and Population Services Khmer have been working together to strengthen early detection and treatment of malaria through surveillance in Thailand and Cambodia, with… 27/07/2017 Since 2015, Malaria Consortium, Raks Thai Foundation and Population Services Khmer have been working together to strengthen early detection and treatment of malaria through surveillance in Thailand and Cambodia, with support from the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and…
12/07/2017 Project brief upSCALE: A digital health platform for effective health systems This brochure outlines the upSCALE platform, a digital strategy created to strengthen health systems and community health delivery, currently being implemented in the Mozambique provinces of Inhambane, Cabo Delgado and… 12/07/2017 This brochure outlines the upSCALE platform, a digital strategy created to strengthen health systems and community health delivery, currently being implemented in the Mozambique provinces of Inhambane, Cabo Delgado and soon in Zambezia. The platform collects real-time data entered by…
29/03/2017 Research brief Strengthening service delivery for malaria in pregnancy: A mobile health pilot intervention in West Nile, Uganda To address key barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy (IPTp), Malaria Consortium developed a pilot intervention that trained health workers on malaria in pregnancy.… 29/03/2017 To address key barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy (IPTp), Malaria Consortium developed a pilot intervention that trained health workers on malaria in pregnancy. Following the training, they received text messages reinforcing the training…
03/02/2017 Annual review Malaria Consortium strategy 2015–2019 To achieve our mission, Malaria Consortium will work with partners — including all levels of government — to improve the lives of all in Africa and Asia, especially the poorest… 03/02/2017 To achieve our mission, Malaria Consortium will work with partners — including all levels of government — to improve the lives of all in Africa and Asia, especially the poorest and most marginalised. We will target key health burdens, including…
10/01/2017 Learning brief Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: Transforming the malaria landscape in the Sahel ACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. This learning brief discusses the project’s approach to scaling up seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) and… 10/01/2017 ACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. This learning brief discusses the project’s approach to scaling up seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) and its impact on reducing malaria in children under five across…
16/12/2016 Project brief Transitional, enhanced, accessible malaria surveillance This project aims to strengthen Myanmar's surveillance, and monitoring and evaluation systems to help the country meet its malaria elimination objectives. After developing a new malaria surveillance tool together with… 16/12/2016 This project aims to strengthen Myanmar's surveillance, and monitoring and evaluation systems to help the country meet its malaria elimination objectives. After developing a new malaria surveillance tool together with the National Malaria Control Programme, Malaria Consortium rolled out the…
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’…
21/11/2016 Learning paper Implementação da tecnologia móvel da saúde O projeto inSCALE da Malaria Consortium tem se empenhado para aumentar a qualidade dos programas de manejo integrado de casos na comunidade, de forma a melhorar a saúde infantil na… 21/11/2016 O projeto inSCALE da Malaria Consortium tem se empenhado para aumentar a qualidade dos programas de manejo integrado de casos na comunidade, de forma a melhorar a saúde infantil na Uganda e em Moçambique. Este Documento de Aprendizagem detalha o…
20/11/2016 Annual review Trustees report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2016 Take a look at Malaria Consortium's trustees report and financial statements for the year that ended 31 March 2016. Also read the highlights from the trustees report and financial statements… 20/11/2016 Take a look at Malaria Consortium's trustees report and financial statements for the year that ended 31 March 2016. Also read the highlights from the trustees report and financial statements 2015–2016.
20/11/2016 Annual review Highlights from the trustees report and financial statements 2015–2016 During the first operating year of Malaria Consortium’s 2015–2019 strategy, we continued to deliver on our mission to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat… 20/11/2016 During the first operating year of Malaria Consortium’s 2015–2019 strategy, we continued to deliver on our mission to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health. This review…
15/11/2016 Presentation upSCALE: Mobile health system strengthening The upSCALE project will design and implement a mobile health system in Mozambique, using real-time data collected by community health workers in order to improve the management and delivery of… 15/11/2016 The upSCALE project will design and implement a mobile health system in Mozambique, using real-time data collected by community health workers in order to improve the management and delivery of quality community health services.
10/11/2016 Poster Joining the halves: A private-public partnership to make routine health reporting attractive to private sector providers in Uganda This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses a study that aimed to enhance the cooperation of public and private health… 10/11/2016 This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses a study that aimed to enhance the cooperation of public and private health sectors for better health outcomes, and to encourage reporting compliance…
01/11/2016 Technical brief Neglected tropical diseases: A holistic vision for disease elimination Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over 1.4 billion people worldwide and cause half a million deaths each year. They also cause chronic disability, stigma and ill health, disproportionally affecting poor… 01/11/2016 Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over 1.4 billion people worldwide and cause half a million deaths each year. They also cause chronic disability, stigma and ill health, disproportionally affecting poor and marginalised people. Malaria Consortium aims to ensure access to…
15/09/2016 Journal article The use of formative research to inform the design of a seasonal malaria chemoprevention intervention in northern Nigeria Background Experience of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is growing in the Sahel sub-region of Africa, though there remains insufficient evidence to recommend a standard deployment strategy. In 2012, a project was… 15/09/2016 Background Experience of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is growing in the Sahel sub-region of Africa, though there remains insufficient evidence to recommend a standard deployment strategy. In 2012, a project was initiated in Katsina state, northern Nigeria, to design an appropriate…
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…
31/08/2016 Project brief upSCALE: mHealth system strengthening for case management and disease surveillance This brief describes the design and implemention of a mobile health (mHealth) system in Mozambique that uses real-time data collected by community health workers to improve the management and delivery… 31/08/2016 This brief describes the design and implemention of a mobile health (mHealth) system in Mozambique that uses real-time data collected by community health workers to improve the management and delivery of quality health services.
15/06/2016 Project brief Supporting the effective roll-out of dengue prevention and control guidelines in Myanmar Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on dengue outcomes, health workers tasked with implementing them need to…
15/06/2016 Project brief Supporting the effective roll-out of dengue prevention and control guidelines in Myanmar Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on dengue outcomes, health workers tasked with implementing them need to…
13/06/2016 Advocacy brief Health system strengthening: A context-specific approach This brief describes how Malaria Consortium strengthens health systems by supporting governments to evaluate the state of the existing health system and identify gaps, before working with those in the… 13/06/2016 This brief describes how Malaria Consortium strengthens health systems by supporting governments to evaluate the state of the existing health system and identify gaps, before working with those in the health system to implement context-specific, sustainable solutions.
23/05/2016 Presentation Rapid assessment: Perceptions of malaria and neglected tropical diseases services in Bandarban, Bangladesh This presentation outlines the findings of a rapid assessment conducted to explore the knowledge, attitudes and practices among health workers, policy makers and communities regarding malaria control and elimination, and… 23/05/2016 This presentation outlines the findings of a rapid assessment conducted to explore the knowledge, attitudes and practices among health workers, policy makers and communities regarding malaria control and elimination, and neglected topical diseases in Bangladesh.
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 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…
09/12/2015 Training materials Seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme start-up guide This is a practical guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a sustainable seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme in northern Nigeria, targeting the Nigeria National and State Malaria Elimination Programmes, implementing partners… 09/12/2015 This is a practical guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a sustainable seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme in northern Nigeria, targeting the Nigeria National and State Malaria Elimination Programmes, implementing partners and other stakeholders. It describes the processes, procedures, activities and…
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…
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…
05/06/2015 Project brief Village malaria worker project: Prevention and control of malaria This project aims to improve the malaria implementation programme in western Cambodia — a key location for managing resistant malaria parasites — and to strengthen the community health network in… 05/06/2015 This project aims to improve the malaria implementation programme in western Cambodia — a key location for managing resistant malaria parasites — and to strengthen the community health network in 68 villages of Pailin province by 2015.
22/05/2015 Project brief Integrated community-based interventions for malaria services The Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project aims to bridge the gaps in community-level health service delivery in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia. 22/05/2015 The Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project aims to bridge the gaps in community-level health service delivery in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia.
13/04/2015 Project brief Assessing and addressing barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in Uganda: Pilot intervention This project aims to increase the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) to reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy in Uganda. Based on formative research, a pilot… 13/04/2015 This project aims to increase the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) to reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy in Uganda. Based on formative research, a pilot intervention has been developed to address one of the key…
26/09/2014 Project report Pioneer project 2009–2014: A holistic systems strengthening approach towards malaria control in midwestern Uganda Between 2009 and 2014, Malaria Consortium aimed to reduce the number of malaria cases and deaths in midwestern Uganda by supporting the Ministry of Health and national malaria programmes through… 26/09/2014 Between 2009 and 2014, Malaria Consortium aimed to reduce the number of malaria cases and deaths in midwestern Uganda by supporting the Ministry of Health and national malaria programmes through the Pioneer project, funded by Comic Relief UK. This report…
22/08/2014 Learning paper Harmonisation of malaria control in Nigeria Since 2008, the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project has been strengthening the national effort to control malaria in Nigeria through harmonising efforts by local, national and international partners.… 22/08/2014 Since 2008, the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project has been strengthening the national effort to control malaria in Nigeria through harmonising efforts by local, national and international partners. This learning paper summarises the project’s challenges, as well as…
20/08/2014 Project report Making connections: The Mbale malaria control project strengthens links between communities and health systems to reduce child deaths This report showcases the impact of our Mbale malaria control project through the voices of implementers and beneficiaries. The project ran between 2011 and 2015, and aimed to contribute to… 20/08/2014 This report showcases the impact of our Mbale malaria control project through the voices of implementers and beneficiaries. The project ran between 2011 and 2015, and aimed to contribute to the reduction of deaths in children due to malaria and…
27/02/2014 Presentation Malaria Consortium at 10: Linking the community to health systems 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… 27/02/2014 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…
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…
20/01/2014 Project brief Improving severe malaria outcomes This project brief describes a UNITAID-funded project that aims to reduce severe malaria case fatality rates through improved access to and use of injectable artesunate for the treatment of severe… 20/01/2014 This project brief describes a UNITAID-funded project that aims to reduce severe malaria case fatality rates through improved access to and use of injectable artesunate for the treatment of severe malaria.
01/01/2014 Project brief Innovative Malaria M&E, Research and Surveillance towards Elimination This project brief describes a project to improve malaria programming implementation in the Greater Mekong Subregion and build an evidence platform capable of developing and evaluating operational research, surveillance and… 01/01/2014 This project brief describes a project to improve malaria programming implementation in the Greater Mekong Subregion and build an evidence platform capable of developing and evaluating operational research, surveillance and monitoring and evaluation activities.
01/01/2014 Project report Moving towards malaria elimination: tools for strengthening malaria surveillance in Cambodia Prior to 2009 the main source of malaria case data in Cambodia came from the National Health Information System (HIS) which provided aggregate data at operational district (OD) level. Whilst… 01/01/2014 Prior to 2009 the main source of malaria case data in Cambodia came from the National Health Information System (HIS) which provided aggregate data at operational district (OD) level. Whilst useful for reporting total cases, this data was not sufficient…
01/12/2013 Technical brief inSCALE CommCare Application: improving quality of care at all levels Community health workers in Mozambique, locally known as Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) are an integral part of the national health system, intended to improve access to quality health care in… 01/12/2013 Community health workers in Mozambique, locally known as Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) are an integral part of the national health system, intended to improve access to quality health care in remote areas of the country. APEs are conducting extensive health…
18/11/2013 Project brief iCCM guidelines and implementation framework This brief describes a project to support the development of a decision tree for use by the Nigerian government and implementation partners in the roll-out of integrated community case management… 18/11/2013 This brief describes a project to support the development of a decision tree for use by the Nigerian government and implementation partners in the roll-out of integrated community case management for major childhood illnesses.
18/11/2013 Project brief Rapid Access Expansion 2015 (RAcE 2015) This brief descirbes the project RAcE 2015 which aims to improve access to and the quality of community-level management of childhood malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea in Niger state, Nigeria, building… 18/11/2013 This brief descirbes the project RAcE 2015 which aims to improve access to and the quality of community-level management of childhood malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea in Niger state, Nigeria, building on existing community-based health interventions, such as integrated community case…
12/11/2013 Project brief Assessing and addressing barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in Uganda This project studied demand and supply side barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp). Based on the findings of the formative research, an intervention was developed… 12/11/2013 This project studied demand and supply side barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp). Based on the findings of the formative research, an intervention was developed and piloted. The intervention is currently being evaluated to assess…
07/11/2013 Project brief Private sector SMS referral system pilot This project brief describes piloting a SMS technology in the private sector to improve referrals and integrate private patient data into the National Malaria Information System (MIS) in Cambodia. This… 07/11/2013 This project brief describes piloting a SMS technology in the private sector to improve referrals and integrate private patient data into the National Malaria Information System (MIS) in Cambodia. This pilot project will assess for the first time the potential…
01/10/2013 Project brief Regional Integrated Vector Management Project An initiative to assess and strengthen the ability of the community and health systems to better prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases and to improve recognition of symptoms and identification… 01/10/2013 An initiative to assess and strengthen the ability of the community and health systems to better prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases and to improve recognition of symptoms and identification and notification of vector-borne disease outbreaks.
01/07/2013 Project brief Nigeria: NetWorks Project This is a project brief describing support to the Nigerian government in the development of sustainable, comprehensive and multi-channel systems to achieve and maintain high ownership and use of long… 01/07/2013 This is a project brief describing support to the Nigerian government in the development of sustainable, comprehensive and multi-channel systems to achieve and maintain high ownership and use of long lasting insecticidal nets and related technologies by populations at risk.
22/03/2013 Project brief Pioneer Project This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's Pioneer Project, which aims to reduce malaria related morbidity and mortality in the target areas and to gain a deeper understanding of… 22/03/2013 This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's Pioneer Project, which aims to reduce malaria related morbidity and mortality in the target areas and to gain a deeper understanding of the most effective approaches in achieving this objective.
22/03/2013 Project brief Mbale Malaria Control Project This is a project brief describing the Mbale Malaria Control Project, which aims to contribute to the reduction of deaths in children due to malaria and other severe childhood illnesses… 22/03/2013 This is a project brief describing the Mbale Malaria Control Project, which aims to contribute to the reduction of deaths in children due to malaria and other severe childhood illnesses through a strengthened health system.
01/02/2013 Project brief Projecto inSCALE O objectivo do projecto é demonstrar que sob a liderança do Ministério da Saúde, o programa de Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade (MICC) pode ser expandido para 30% dos… 01/02/2013 O objectivo do projecto é demonstrar que sob a liderança do Ministério da Saúde, o programa de Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade (MICC) pode ser expandido para 30% dos distritos, o que resultará num maior acesso aos cuidados de…
12/11/2012 Project report The Clover Project Report Malaria Consortium's Clover programme aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia,… 12/11/2012 Malaria Consortium's Clover programme aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
12/11/2012 Project report Clover Country Report: Ethiopia Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in… 12/11/2012 Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
12/11/2012 Project report Clover Country Report: Mozambique Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in… 12/11/2012 Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
12/11/2012 Project report Clover Country Report: Uganda Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in… 12/11/2012 Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
12/11/2012 Project report Clover Country Report: Zambia Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in… 12/11/2012 Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
09/08/2012 Project brief Nigeria SuNMaP Project Brochure In Nigeria, Malaria Consortium and partners are working on the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a comprehensive project to prevent, treat, and monitor malaria and build local capacity to… 09/08/2012 In Nigeria, Malaria Consortium and partners are working on the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a comprehensive project to prevent, treat, and monitor malaria and build local capacity to control the disease.
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…
18/04/2012 Project brief ProMPT Ghana This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's Promoting Malaria Prevention and Treatment project in Ghana, which aimed to strengthen the capacity, effectiveness and reach of Ghana’s National Malaria Control… 18/04/2012 This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's Promoting Malaria Prevention and Treatment project in Ghana, which aimed to strengthen the capacity, effectiveness and reach of Ghana’s National Malaria Control Programme and support the engagement of all key actors in…
22/03/2012 Project brief Clover Project This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease… 22/03/2012 This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and…
22/03/2012 Project brief 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.
09/02/2012 Project brief SuNMaP - Nigeria SuNMap – Support to National Malaria Programme – was set up to support the Nigerian government and people in tackling the massive burden of malaria in the country. The central… 09/02/2012 SuNMap – Support to National Malaria Programme – was set up to support the Nigerian government and people in tackling the massive burden of malaria in the country. The central aim of the government’s strategic plan is to deliver “interventions…
02/12/2011 Case study Mozambique Agita and Edson visit the Community Health Worker (Agente Polivalente Elementar-APE) This case study outlines some of Malaria Consortium's work to provide technical support in training Community Health Workers and providing disease treatment and prevention in Mozambique. 02/12/2011 This case study outlines some of Malaria Consortium's work to provide technical support in training Community Health Workers and providing disease treatment and prevention in Mozambique.
28/10/2011 Project report Evaluation of community- and health facility-based systems for the surveillance of cases of day-3 positive Plasmodium falciparum in Cambodia This report is an external evaluation of Malaria Consortium's community- and health facility-based surveillance systems, whose aim was to monitor day-3 positive P. falciparum cases in Cambodia. 28/10/2011 This report is an external evaluation of Malaria Consortium's community- and health facility-based surveillance systems, whose aim was to monitor day-3 positive P. falciparum cases in Cambodia.
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