22/06/2022PosterGlobal research priority setting for childhood pneumonia: Results from an e-Delphi studyThe Every Breath Counts Research Group conducted a study to establish a research priority agenda for childhood pneumonia, with the aim of advocating for increased engagement from donors and key…22/06/2022
The Every Breath Counts Research Group conducted a study to establish a research priority agenda for childhood pneumonia, with the aim of advocating for increased engagement from donors and key stakeholders working in high-burden countries.
16/06/2022Journal articleA stakeholder group assessment of interactions between child health and the Sustainable Development Goals in CambodiaTo better understand in what way the efforts to achieve the different Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are interconnected, a group with different expertise and perspectives was assembled in Cambodia to…16/06/2022
To better understand in what way the efforts to achieve the different Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are interconnected, a group with different expertise and perspectives was assembled in Cambodia to score the linkages between the SDGs and child health.
23/05/2022Capacity statementMalaria Consortium AsiaIn Asia, we provide technical assistance and consulting services that shape and strengthen national and international health policies, strategies and systems, and develop local capacity.23/05/2022
In Asia, we provide technical assistance and consulting services that shape and strengthen national and international health policies, strategies and systems, and develop local capacity.
21/04/2022Learning briefIntegrating seasonal malaria chemoprevention and vitamin A supplementation: Lessons learnt from NigeriaIntegrating delivery of vitamin A supplementation into the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Bauchi state, Nigeria, was feasible, occurred minimal incremental cost, and was accepted by implementers and communities. 21/04/2022
Integrating delivery of vitamin A supplementation into the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Bauchi state, Nigeria, was feasible, occurred minimal incremental cost, and was accepted by implementers and communities.
26/03/2022Project briefOptimising a digitised community health toolkit in Buikwe, Uganda: Improving equitable healthcare access through digital technologiesDigital health offers a means of bringing affordable, quality health services to those living in hard-to-reach areas and can also facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed…26/03/2022
Digital health offers a means of bringing affordable, quality health services to those living in hard-to-reach areas and can also facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed decision-making.
03/02/2022Capacity statementMalaria Consortium UgandaIn Uganda, we demonstrate pioneering work in integrated community case management, social behaviour change and community engagement. 03/02/2022
In Uganda, we demonstrate pioneering work in integrated community case management, social behaviour change and community engagement.
17/08/2021PresentationEffective malaria prevention programs implemented in support of the national malaria control strategyThis 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.
10/08/2021Project briefReducing the malaria burden in NigeriaWe 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.
09/06/2021BrochureMalaria 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.
09/06/2021BrochureMalaria Consortium Burkina FasoDepuis 2015, nous soutenons le Programme National de Lutte contre le Paludisme dans le cadre du renforcement par étapes de la CPS, en assurant la couverture des 70 districts sanitaires…09/06/2021
Depuis 2015, nous soutenons le Programme National de Lutte contre le Paludisme dans le cadre du renforcement par étapes de la CPS, en assurant la couverture des 70 districts sanitaires du Burkina Faso.
28/05/2021Capacity statementMalaria Consortium South SudanIn 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.
29/04/2021Learning paperImplementing mass campaigns during a pandemic: What we learnt from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19Key learnings from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention implementation during the pandemic while following strict infection prevention and control guidelines, give invaluable insights that can inform future SMC implementation.29/04/2021
Key learnings from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention implementation during the pandemic while following strict infection prevention and control guidelines, give invaluable insights that can inform future SMC implementation.
19/04/2021Capacity statementMalaria Consortium EthiopiaThis country capacity statement details our work in Ethiopia, where we are tackling malaria, neglected tropical diseases and poor child health indicators through approaches including digital health solutions, cutting-edge research,…19/04/2021
This country capacity statement details our work in Ethiopia, where we are tackling malaria, neglected tropical diseases and poor child health indicators through approaches including digital health solutions, cutting-edge research, vector control and social and behaviour change activities.
31/03/2021Project briefReducing malaria morbidity in infants through intermittent preventive treatment in NigeriaThis study will assess the clinical effectiveness and operational feasibility of intermittent preventive treatment in infants in Nigeria. It aims to generate the necessary evidence to support the intervention’s uptake…31/03/2021
This study will assess the clinical effectiveness and operational feasibility of intermittent preventive treatment in infants in Nigeria. It aims to generate the necessary evidence to support the intervention’s uptake in the national health policy.
25/02/2021Journal articleGeographical and temporal variation in reduction of malaria infection among children under five years of age throughout NigeriaBetween 2010 and 2018, there were significant declines in prevalence in 25 of the states, most pronounced in the southern and north-central zones of the country, although slight reductions in…25/02/2021
Between 2010 and 2018, there were significant declines in prevalence in 25 of the states, most pronounced in the southern and north-central zones of the country, although slight reductions in the more northern zones were also significant.
05/12/2020Journal articleEffectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale in west and central Africa: An observational studyThis study evaluates the ACCESS-SMC project, which sought to remove barriers to SMC scale-up in seven countries in 2015–2016. These results represent the first large-scale evaluation of SMC implemented by…05/12/2020
This study evaluates the ACCESS-SMC project, which sought to remove barriers to SMC scale-up in seven countries in 2015–2016. These results represent the first large-scale evaluation of SMC implemented by national programmes, and provide evidence of impact on malaria deaths.
26/11/2020SynopsisAssessing the usability of a geospatial platform for seasonal malaria chemopreventionWe are piloting the use of a geospatial platform called Reveal to support the planning, distribution and tracking of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in northern Nigeria.26/11/2020
We are piloting the use of a geospatial platform called Reveal to support the planning, distribution and tracking of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in northern Nigeria.
18/11/2020PresentationExtending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles: A feasibility and acceptability study in Cascades region, Burkina FasoThis 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.
18/11/2020PresentationAn ecological analysis exploring the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Burkina Faso using national household surveys (2010–2017)This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. It investigates whether the effect of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) can be…18/11/2020
This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. It investigates whether the effect of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) can be observed in household data, and to add to the evidence…
16/11/2020PresentationCo-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Sokoto state, Nigeria: A feasibility studyThis 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.
16/11/2020PresentationQuality of care for children with malaria at private health facilities in the Mid-Western Region of Uganda: A cross sectional studyThe quality of care within Uganda’s private health facilities remains largely undocumented. This study assessed the quality of malaria-related care services in private facilities operating in districts supported by MAPD project in…16/11/2020
The quality of care within Uganda’s private health facilities remains largely undocumented. This study assessed the quality of malaria-related care services in private facilities operating in districts supported by MAPD project in Uganda.
30/10/2020Learning briefMainstreaming gender and youth in malaria programming in UgandaMalaria Consortium's USAID MAPD project explored the gender- and youth-related norms that might be hindering effective malaria control in Uganda. This learning brief shares learning with malaria programs in Uganda…30/10/2020
Malaria Consortium's USAID MAPD project explored the gender- and youth-related norms that might be hindering effective malaria control in Uganda. This learning brief shares learning with malaria programs in Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa on integrating measures that address these barriers.
30/10/2020Project reportUSAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 4 reportDuring 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...
26/08/2020Capacity statementPaludisme : Surveillance et réponseCette 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.
26/08/2020Capacity statementVigilância e resposta à maláriaEsta 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.
29/07/2020Capacity statementMalaria surveillance and responseThis 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.
16/07/2020Position statementS’adapter pour réduire l’impact du changement climatique sur la santéLe 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.
16/07/2020Position statementAdaptação para minimizar os impactos das alterações climáticas na saúdeAs 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.
02/07/2020NewsletterJune 2020 upSCALE newsletter MozambiqueThis 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…
02/07/2020NewsletterJunho 2020 upSCALE newsletter MoçambiqueBem-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.
10/06/2020Advocacy briefSeasonal malaria chemoprevention: An essential health service for NigeriaWe 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…
05/06/2020Position statementAdapting to minimise the health impacts of climatic changesRecognising 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.
22/05/2020Case studyMalaria prevention during challenging times of COVID-19Health fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic, financial pressures and restricted access to health facilities are resulting in fewer people following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown...22/05/2020
Health fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic, financial pressures and restricted access to health facilities are resulting in fewer people following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown...
22/05/2020Case studyMalaria prevention during challenging times of COVID-19Health fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic, financial pressures and restricted access to health facilities are resulting in fewer people following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown...22/05/2020
Health fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic, financial pressures and restricted access to health facilities are resulting in fewer people following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown...
07/02/2020Advocacy briefAntenatal care: A crucial tool in Ethiopia’s fight against malaria in pregnancyWe echo the World Health Organization’s 2019 call for greater support for those most vulnerable to malaria — pregnant women and children under five.07/02/2020
We echo the World Health Organization’s 2019 call for greater support for those most vulnerable to malaria — pregnant women and children under five.
22/01/2020Project briefHealth Pooled Fund lll: Provision of essential healthcare services in South SudanSouth Sudan’s health situation remains fragile following decades of conflict that have left livelihoods devastated and populations displaced. We are implementing the Health Pooled Fund lll: Provision of Essential Healthcare…22/01/2020
South Sudan’s health situation remains fragile following decades of conflict that have left livelihoods devastated and populations displaced. We are implementing the Health Pooled Fund lll: Provision of Essential Healthcare Services project to establish integrated primary healthcare delivery at the…
12/01/2020Journal articleUsability and acceptability of an automated respiratory rate counter to assess childhood pneumonia in NepalWe evaluated the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by female community health volunteers (FCHVs), and its acceptability to FCHVs and caregivers in Nepal.12/01/2020
We evaluated the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by female community health volunteers (FCHVs), and its acceptability to FCHVs and caregivers in Nepal.
20/12/2019Project reportMAPD Malaria SBCC Dipstick Report 2019USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts developed a multi-pronged SBCC campaign based on collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Communication for Health Communities project (CHC), and insights into…20/12/2019
USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts developed a multi-pronged SBCC campaign based on collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Communication for Health Communities project (CHC), and insights into community drivers of change through its contextual analysis of districts.
21/11/2019PosterAssessing the quality of seasonal malaria chemoprevention delivery by low-literate community health workers in NigeriaIn 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…
15/11/2019PresentationAcute respiratory infection diagnostic aid: Learnings and next stepsThis presentation on pneumonia case management was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. It provides an overview of the Acute Respiratory…15/11/2019
This presentation on pneumonia case management was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. It provides an overview of the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project's objectives and results, and suggests next…
30/10/2019Project reportUSAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 3 reportDuring MAPD's third year, the project overcame a number of additional challenges including prolonged upsurges of malaria in some districts. Read the Year 3 report in full...30/10/2019
During MAPD's third year, the project overcame a number of additional challenges including prolonged upsurges of malaria in some districts. Read the Year 3 report in full...
24/10/2019Project briefExpanding integrated community case management for maternal and child survivalWe supported the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen referral systems for under fives with danger signs, and to deliver integrated community level services for maternal, newborn and child…24/10/2019
We supported the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen referral systems for under fives with danger signs, and to deliver integrated community level services for maternal, newborn and child health; water, sanitation and hygiene; and nutrition.
14/10/2019InfographicStudying the usability and acceptability of two pneumonia diagnostic aidsMalaria Consortium frontline health workers in Ethiopia and Nepal to use two new aids for classifying fast breathing: a symptom of pneumonia. This infographic visualises our findings on the usability…14/10/2019
Malaria Consortium frontline health workers in Ethiopia and Nepal to use two new aids for classifying fast breathing: a symptom of pneumonia. This infographic visualises our findings on the usability and acceptability of these devices.
03/10/2019Research briefUsability and acceptability of two automated pneumonia diagnostic aids: Findings from Ethiopia and NepalThe Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support frontline health workers to classify fast breathing: a symptom…03/10/2019
The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support frontline health workers to classify fast breathing: a symptom of pneumonia.
23/09/2019Project briefRegional health integration to enhance services in eastern UgandaOur 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.
02/09/2019Learning briefIntegrating birth notification into community health programmesThe majority of births in South Sudan remain undocumented, despite the Ministry of Health having the legal instruments and mechanisms in place to promote early birth notification. Strong community engagement…02/09/2019
The majority of births in South Sudan remain undocumented, despite the Ministry of Health having the legal instruments and mechanisms in place to promote early birth notification. Strong community engagement and awareness-raising interventions are required to improve birth registration and…
30/08/2019Learning briefPioneering the Boma Health InitiativeImproving 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.
25/04/2019Project briefExpanding rural communities' access to health services in MyanmarRural communities in western Myanmar are often poorly served by the country’s public health system. After training volunteers to diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses in children under five and…25/04/2019
Rural communities in western Myanmar are often poorly served by the country’s public health system. After training volunteers to diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses in children under five and screen for malnutrition, Malaria Consortium is now scaling up the…
05/04/2019Research briefImproving access to treatment for severe acute malnutrition in NigeriaThis research brief summarises the findings of a pilot study conducted as part of the RISE for Nutrition project. With training and supportive supervision, the study found that low-literate community…05/04/2019
This research brief summarises the findings of a pilot study conducted as part of the RISE for Nutrition project. With training and supportive supervision, the study found that low-literate community health workers (CORPs) were generally able to assess, identify, treat…
30/03/2019Capacity statementMalaria Consortium's global capability statementMalaria 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…
30/10/2018Project briefRISE for NutritionMalnutrition is a major public health concern in Nigeria and a contributing factor to nearly half of all child deaths in the country. The impact of malnutrition is exacerbated in…30/10/2018
Malnutrition is a major public health concern in Nigeria and a contributing factor to nearly half of all child deaths in the country. The impact of malnutrition is exacerbated in Niger state, the largest in the country, as much of…
30/10/2018Project reportUSAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 2 reportDuring its second year, the project contributed to reducing new malaria infections, increased access to treatment and reduced death. Read the Year 2 report in full...30/10/2018
During its second year, the project contributed to reducing new malaria infections, increased access to treatment and reduced death. Read the Year 2 report in full...
29/10/2018PosterCommunity engagement and mobilisation of local resources to support integrated community case management activities in Niger state, NigeriaDespite strong evidence that integrated community case management (iCCM) can reduce childhood illness related morbidity and mortality, the sustainability of iCCM projects remains a challenge. From 2014-2017, Malaria Consortium implemented…29/10/2018
Despite strong evidence that integrated community case management (iCCM) can reduce childhood illness related morbidity and mortality, the sustainability of iCCM projects remains a challenge. From 2014-2017, Malaria Consortium implemented the Rapid Access Expansion (RAcE) iCCM programme in Niger state…
29/10/2018PosterCommunity case management of chest indrawing pneumonia with oral amoxicillin in children in NigeriaCurrent recommendations advise community health workers to refer cases of chest indrawing pneumonia to health facilities for treatment, but many children die due to delays or non-compliance with referral advice.…29/10/2018
Current recommendations advise community health workers to refer cases of chest indrawing pneumonia to health facilities for treatment, but many children die due to delays or non-compliance with referral advice. In Nigeria, a one-arm safety study was completed in 2018…
29/10/2018PosterDiagnostic challenges in childhood pneumonia: Lessons learnt in selecting a reference standard for validating new respiratory rate counting aidsIn the absence of aetiology-based tools for diagnosing pneumonia, it is essential that community health workers (CHWs) correctly measure a child’s respiratory rate (RR) and classify fast breathing according to…29/10/2018
In the absence of aetiology-based tools for diagnosing pneumonia, it is essential that community health workers (CHWs) correctly measure a child’s respiratory rate (RR) and classify fast breathing according to World Health Organization guidelines. When introducing new RR counting devices,…
24/09/2018Insight briefMaternal and newborn care: Saving premature babies in UgandaAs 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…
24/09/2018Project briefStrengthening Uganda's response to malariaThe 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…
15/09/2018Case studySulphadoxine-pyrimethamine on essential drugs list for preventing malaria in pregnancyUSAID’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...
10/03/2018Case studyInnovations in the net distribution coordination: the use of WhatsAppThe 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...
28/11/2017Journal articleIntegrated community case management in a peri-urban setting: A qualitative evaluation in Wakiso District, UgandaBackground
Integrated community case management (iCCM) strategies aim to reach poor communities by providing timely access to treatment for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea for children under 5 years of age.…28/11/2017
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Integrated community case management (iCCM) strategies aim to reach poor communities by providing timely access to treatment for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea for children under 5 years of age. Community health workers, known as Village Health Teams (VHTs) in…
03/11/2017PosterDetermining the capability of family planning workers to deliver malaria case management in communities in Bandarban, BangladeshThis poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a pilot study implemented to determine if family planning health workers — when…03/11/2017
This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a pilot study implemented to determine if family planning health workers — when adequately trained, supplied and supervised — could manage malaria cases…
03/11/2017PosterSelecting a reference standard for evaluating respiratory rate devices to detect symptoms of pneumonia in children under fiveThis poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a study which found low levels of respiratory rate agreement between different reference…03/11/2017
This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a study which found low levels of respiratory rate agreement between different reference standards in resource-poor settings in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
30/10/2017Project reportUSAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 1 reportDuring 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...
15/10/2017Case studyMothers receive the right number of IPTp doses to prevent malaria in pregnancyUSAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda has been improving the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria by pregnant women visiting antenatal centers...15/10/2017
USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda has been improving the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria by pregnant women visiting antenatal centers...
02/08/2017Advocacy reportCommunity-based primary healthcare: The key to unlocking health for allCommunity-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,…
18/07/2017PresentationImproving health worker performance through text messaging: Pilot intervention designed to increase coverage of IPTpAt Roll Back Malaria's fourth annual Social Behaviour Change Communication Working Group meeting, Malaria Consortium’s Christian Rassi presented lessons learnt from a successful pilot study designed to address key barriers…18/07/2017
At Roll Back Malaria's fourth annual Social Behaviour Change Communication Working Group meeting, Malaria Consortium’s Christian Rassi presented lessons learnt from a successful pilot study designed to address key barriers to intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) uptake in West…
02/05/2017Case studyAwareness raising activities increase community engagement in malaria preventionIn Uganda – where the malaria burden is among the highest in the world – raising public awareness of the disease is helping to contribute to the prevention and treatment…02/05/2017
In Uganda – where the malaria burden is among the highest in the world – raising public awareness of the disease is helping to contribute to the prevention and treatment of malaria in communities...
29/03/2017Research briefStrengthening service delivery for malaria in pregnancy: A mobile health pilot intervention in West Nile, UgandaTo 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…
17/01/2017NewsletterNewsletter: Top moments of 2016In 2016, we continued to help improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health with the support of…17/01/2017
In 2016, we continued to help improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health with the support of our donors, partners and collaborators. Take a look at our…
09/12/2016Project briefAcute respiratory infection diagnostic aids field trial: Controlled accuracy studyThe Acute Repiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project will evaluate community health workers' use of automated respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia. 09/12/2016
The Acute Repiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project will evaluate community health workers' use of automated respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia.
18/11/2016PosterImproving the coverage of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy through text messaging health workers in West Nile, UgandaThis poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses a project that aimed to tackle malaria infection in pregnant women through intermittent…18/11/2016
This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses a project that aimed to tackle malaria infection in pregnant women through intermittent preventive treatment and evaluates ways to effectively implement this intervention.
09/11/2016Journal articlePneumococcal carriage in children under five years in Uganda: Will present pneumococcal conjugate vaccines be appropriate?Background
Pneumonia is the major cause of death in children globally, with more than 900,000 deaths annually in children under five years of age. Streptococcus pneumoniae causes most deaths, most often…09/11/2016
Background
Pneumonia is the major cause of death in children globally, with more than 900,000 deaths annually in children under five years of age. Streptococcus pneumoniae causes most deaths, most often in the form of community acquired pneumonia. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines…
04/11/2016Research briefAssessing and addressing barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in UgandaThis research brief evaluates the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in areas of medium or high malaria transmission. IPTp is typically provided as part of the focused…04/11/2016
This research brief evaluates the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in areas of medium or high malaria transmission. IPTp is typically provided as part of the focused antenatal care model, yet various issues are hindering the effective…
29/09/2016Journal articleMolecular determinants of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance in Plasmodium falciparum in Nigeria and the regional emergence of dhps 431VBackground
There are few published reports of mutations in dihydropteroate synthetase (dhps) and dihydrofolate reductase (dhfr) genes in P. falciparum populations in Nigeria, but one previous study has recorded a novel…29/09/2016
Background
There are few published reports of mutations in dihydropteroate synthetase (dhps) and dihydrofolate reductase (dhfr) genes in P. falciparum populations in Nigeria, but one previous study has recorded a novel dhps mutation at codon 431 among infections imported to the…
09/09/2016Presentation‘The health shop’: Applying integrated marketing communication to generate demand for malaria testingThis 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…
22/07/2016Learning briefEvaluating access and coverage of community-based management of acute malnutrition in South SudanThis learning brief describes how Malaria Consortium is facilitating community-based management of acute malnutrition in children 6–59 months through the integrated community case management structures in Aweil Centre and Aweil…22/07/2016
This learning brief describes how Malaria Consortium is facilitating community-based management of acute malnutrition in children 6–59 months through the integrated community case management structures in Aweil Centre and Aweil West.
04/07/2016Journal articleAssessing supply-side barriers to uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy: A qualitative study and document and record review in two regions of UgandaBackground
Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP), provided as part of routine antenatal care (ANC), is one of three malaria-in-pregnancy prevention and control mechanisms recommended by the World…04/07/2016
Background
Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP), provided as part of routine antenatal care (ANC), is one of three malaria-in-pregnancy prevention and control mechanisms recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, despite high ANC attendance and increased…
23/05/2016PresentationRapid assessment: Perceptions of malaria and neglected tropical diseases services in Bandarban, BangladeshThis 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.
29/04/2016NewsletterACCESS-SMC newsletterAs we prepare for the second season of seasonal malaria chemoprevention distribution, Malaria Consortium will hold the first ACCESS-SMC symposium 'Transforming the malaria landscape in the Sahel: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention'.29/04/2016
As we prepare for the second season of seasonal malaria chemoprevention distribution, Malaria Consortium will hold the first ACCESS-SMC symposium 'Transforming the malaria landscape in the Sahel: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention'.
16/02/2016Project reportMalaria control Nigeria: State fact sheetsThis 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…
16/02/2016Case studySupport to National Malaria Programme: Stories of successThe 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…
30/10/2015Project briefIntegrated community case management in Kebbi and Niger statesThe integrated community case management project aims to provide malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia curative services for children under five by community health volunteers in the most marginalised and hard-to-reach communities.…30/10/2015
The integrated community case management project aims to provide malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia curative services for children under five by community health volunteers in the most marginalised and hard-to-reach communities.
25/08/2015Journal articleEvaluation of integrated community case management in eight districts of central UgandaObjective
Evidence is limited on whether Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) improves treatment coverage of the top causes of childhood mortality (acute respiratory illnesses (ARI), diarrhoea and malaria). The coverage impact…25/08/2015
Objective
Evidence is limited on whether Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) improves treatment coverage of the top causes of childhood mortality (acute respiratory illnesses (ARI), diarrhoea and malaria). The coverage impact of iCCM in Central Uganda was evaluated.
Methods
Between July 2010 and…
25/08/2015Journal articleHigh prevalence of antibiotic resistance in nasopharyngeal bacterial isolates from healthy children in rural Uganda: A cross-sectional studyBackground
In Uganda, the main causes of death in children under 5 years of age are malaria and pneumonia-often due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In preparation for a community case…25/08/2015
Background
In Uganda, the main causes of death in children under 5 years of age are malaria and pneumonia-often due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In preparation for a community case management intervention for pneumonia and malaria, the bacterial composition of…
13/04/2015Project briefAssessing and addressing barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in Uganda: Pilot interventionThis 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…
27/10/2014PresentationAssessing and addressing barriers to IPTp uptake in UgandaThese findings on the challenges to recording and reporting uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy were presented to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG)…27/10/2014
These findings on the challenges to recording and reporting uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy were presented to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG) in September 2014.
02/10/2014PosterChallenges to recording and reporting of uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy at facility level in UgandaThis poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses challenges to recording and reporting the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in…02/10/2014
This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses challenges to recording and reporting the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in Uganda. Our study found that health workers…
12/09/2014Project reportPneumonia Diagnostics Scientific Advisory Committee meeting report June 2014This report summarises the discussion at the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on the evaluation of respiratory rate and pulse oximetry devices for the diagnosis of pneumonia in children at community…12/09/2014
This report summarises the discussion at the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on the evaluation of respiratory rate and pulse oximetry devices for the diagnosis of pneumonia in children at community and first level health facilities held in Geneva in June…
20/08/2014Project reportMaking connections: The Mbale malaria control project strengthens links between communities and health systems to reduce child deathsThis 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…
10/06/2014Learning briefCommunity dialogues for child health: Results from a process evaluation in three countriesCommunity dialogues are a powerful approach to make health promotion activities more participatory and effective in addressing social norms around childcare practices. This brief discusses community responses to the approach…10/06/2014
Community dialogues are a powerful approach to make health promotion activities more participatory and effective in addressing social norms around childcare practices. This brief discusses community responses to the approach in Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
19/05/2014Learning briefDiálogos Comunitários para crianças saudáveisA Malaria Consortium está a apoiar o Ministério da Saúde na implementação do programa dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) com foco no Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade. O MICC…19/05/2014
A Malaria Consortium está a apoiar o Ministério da Saúde na implementação do programa dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) com foco no Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade. O MICC inclui a capacitação dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) para poderem…
01/12/2013Technical briefinSCALE CommCare Application: Improving quality of care at all levelsThe inSCALE project evaluates how the quality of health care provided by community health workers in Mozambique can be assessed and improved. 01/12/2013
The inSCALE project evaluates how the quality of health care provided by community health workers in Mozambique can be assessed and improved.
12/11/2013Project briefAssessing and addressing barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in UgandaThis 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…
05/09/2013Project briefUganda: ICCM CentralThis project in Uganda's Central region aims to reduce under five child mortality and improve maternal and newborn health through the provision of integrated community case management.05/09/2013
This project in Uganda's Central region aims to reduce under five child mortality and improve maternal and newborn health through the provision of integrated community case management.
01/07/2013Case studyMozambique: A importância do aleitamento maternoDieterio Magul é um oficial de campo da Malaria Consortium, no programa de saúde comunitária da criança na província de Inhambane em Moçambique. Ele trabalha com as autoridades provinciais de…01/07/2013
Dieterio Magul é um oficial de campo da Malaria Consortium, no programa de saúde comunitária da criança na província de Inhambane em Moçambique. Ele trabalha com as autoridades provinciais de saúde para apoiar o programa de saúde da comunidade, que…
01/07/2013Project reportImproving access for under-fives to life saving treatment through integrated community case management for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoeaThis is the final project report for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) grant to Malaria Consortium for the project “Improving access for under-fives to life saving treatment through integrated…01/07/2013
This is the final project report for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) grant to Malaria Consortium for the project “Improving access for under-fives to life saving treatment through integrated community case management for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea”, which was…
28/05/2013Project briefinSCALE Project BriefThis is a project brief on the inSCALE Project and its aim to increase coverage of integrated community case management, which provides community-based care for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria. 28/05/2013
This is a project brief on the inSCALE Project and its aim to increase coverage of integrated community case management, which provides community-based care for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.
27/03/2013Case studyNigeria: Community health centres distribute nets to pregnant women Malaria Consortium’s Senior Technical Malaria Officer, Osita Okonkwo, interviews Fatima Abdulwahab from Wuse District, near Abuja, to hear her views on using mosquito nets.27/03/2013
Malaria Consortium’s Senior Technical Malaria Officer, Osita Okonkwo, interviews Fatima Abdulwahab from Wuse District, near Abuja, to hear her views on using mosquito nets.
11/03/2013Project briefStop Malaria Project - UgandaThis project aims to help the Ugandan Government reach the Roll Back Malaria goal of reducing malaria-related morbidity and mortality by 70 percent by 2015 and contribute to the attainment…11/03/2013
This project aims to help the Ugandan Government reach the Roll Back Malaria goal of reducing malaria-related morbidity and mortality by 70 percent by 2015 and contribute to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals. It is funded by USAID/President's…
12/11/2012Project reportThe Clover Project ReportMalaria 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.
12/11/2012Project reportClover Country Report: EthiopiaMalaria 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.
12/11/2012Project reportClover Country Report: MozambiqueMalaria 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.
12/11/2012Project reportClover Country Report: UgandaMalaria 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.
12/11/2012Project reportClover Country Report: ZambiaMalaria 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.
18/04/2012Case studyManaging the risk of malaria in pregnancy in NigeriaThrough Malaria Consortium's coordination of Nigeria's Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), Tosin Kareem, pregnant with her second child, receives advice and a long lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) as a…18/04/2012
Through Malaria Consortium's coordination of Nigeria's Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), Tosin Kareem, pregnant with her second child, receives advice and a long lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) as a part of her antenatal healthcare.
10/01/2012Training materialsA guide for trainers of VHTs: participatory approach to improve child health through village health clubsVillage health teams (VHTs) can play an important role in reducing the number of child deaths in Ugandan communities. In order to achieve this, they need to be properly trained,…10/01/2012
Village health teams (VHTs) can play an important role in reducing the number of child deaths in Ugandan communities. In order to achieve this, they need to be properly trained, supported and motivated. VHT performance and motivation is influenced by…
02/12/2011Case studyMozambique LLINs for Pregnant WomenMalaria Consortium is working with the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and the public sector to distribute long lasting insecticidal nets through ante-natal services.02/12/2011
Malaria Consortium is working with the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and the public sector to distribute long lasting insecticidal nets through ante-natal services.
02/12/2011Case studyMozambique Pregnant Women Learn about MalariaMalaria Consortium is working with the government to spread messages about free net distribution for pregnant women at antenatal clinics in Mozambique.02/12/2011
Malaria Consortium is working with the government to spread messages about free net distribution for pregnant women at antenatal clinics in Mozambique.
18/10/2011Journal articlePlacental Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Infection: Operational accuracy of HRP2 rapid diagnostic tests in a malaria endemic settingMalaria has a negative effect on the outcome of pregnancy. Pregnant women are at high risk of severe malaria and severe haemolytic anaemia, which contribute over 60-70 percent of foetal…18/10/2011
Malaria has a negative effect on the outcome of pregnancy. Pregnant women are at high risk of severe malaria and severe haemolytic anaemia, which contribute over 60-70 percent of foetal and perinatal losses. Infection with P. falciparum towards the end…