This case study describes the adaptation of lot quality assurance sampling to assess the quality of SMC delivery and inform actions for improvement in Nasarawa state, Nigeria.13/08/2024
This case study describes the adaptation of lot quality assurance sampling to assess the quality of SMC delivery and inform actions for improvement in Nasarawa state, Nigeria.
This paper describes the process for developing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework tailored specifically to seasonal malaria chemoprevention.02/02/2024
This paper describes the process for developing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework tailored specifically to seasonal malaria chemoprevention.
Le développement des capacités est un processus collaboratif sur mesure qui renforce la capacité des personnes et des organisations à contribuer à l’amélioration des performances des systèmes de santé.25/08/2023
Le développement des capacités est un processus collaboratif sur mesure qui renforce la capacité des personnes et des organisations à contribuer à l’amélioration des performances des systèmes de santé.
O objectivo da Iniciativa do Presidente dos EUA contra a Malária (PMI), o Programa de Reforço da Capacidade de Resposta da Malária do PMI (MCAPS) é melhorar a prestação de…15/08/2023
O objectivo da Iniciativa do Presidente dos EUA contra a Malária (PMI), o Programa de Reforço da Capacidade de Resposta da Malária do PMI (MCAPS) é melhorar a prestação de serviços de qualidade contra a malária.
This cross-sectional study explores the usability of pulse-oximeters for community health and primary care workers in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda.21/07/2023
This cross-sectional study explores the usability of pulse-oximeters for community health and primary care workers in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda.
In Ethiopia, we are providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to develop and strengthen evidence-based strategies for child survival.14/07/2023
In Ethiopia, we are providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to develop and strengthen evidence-based strategies for child survival.
We are carrying out rapid assessments in up to five countries across East and southern Africa where SMC has not previously been delivered at scale. 11/07/2023
We are carrying out rapid assessments in up to five countries across East and southern Africa where SMC has not previously been delivered at scale.
The Supporting Uganda’s Malaria Reduction and Elimination Strategy project sets up integrated community case management to treat common childhood diseases.27/06/2023
The Supporting Uganda’s Malaria Reduction and Elimination Strategy project sets up integrated community case management to treat common childhood diseases.
A capacitação é um processo colaborativo que reforça a capacidade dos indivíduos e das organizações de melhorar o desempenho dos sistemas de saúde.05/06/2023
A capacitação é um processo colaborativo que reforça a capacidade dos indivíduos e das organizações de melhorar o desempenho dos sistemas de saúde.
The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Malaria Capacity Strengthening Program aims to improve the provision of quality malaria services to reduce morbidity and mortality.01/06/2023
The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Malaria Capacity Strengthening Program aims to improve the provision of quality malaria services to reduce morbidity and mortality.
This document summarises the results of three-and-a-half years of programme implementation to scale up malaria surveillance activities in Mozambique.11/05/2023
This document summarises the results of three-and-a-half years of programme implementation to scale up malaria surveillance activities in Mozambique.
Where a lack of progress cannot be explained by ecological or technological reasons, it is helpful to explore the political economy of a setting.25/04/2023
Where a lack of progress cannot be explained by ecological or technological reasons, it is helpful to explore the political economy of a setting.
Lead mothers can and do influence caregivers to adopt healthy behaviours during SMC campaigns. But their recruitment, training and supervision can be improved. 12/01/2023
Lead mothers can and do influence caregivers to adopt healthy behaviours during SMC campaigns. But their recruitment, training and supervision can be improved.
Avaliámos a viabilidade da inclusão de actividades de vigilância reactiva na programação da malária nos áreas de baixa transmissão e incidência de malária.06/12/2022
Avaliámos a viabilidade da inclusão de actividades de vigilância reactiva na programação da malária nos áreas de baixa transmissão e incidência de malária.
We are carrying out a mass long-lasting insecticidal net distribution campaign in the states of Central Equatoria, Jonglei, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile, Warrap and Western Equatoria to combat…26/10/2022
We are carrying out a mass long-lasting insecticidal net distribution campaign in the states of Central Equatoria, Jonglei, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile, Warrap and Western Equatoria to combat malaria.
We assessed the feasibility of including reactive surveillance activities in malaria programming in areas of low malaria transmission and incidence. 29/09/2022
We assessed the feasibility of including reactive surveillance activities in malaria programming in areas of low malaria transmission and incidence.
With our project partners, we implemented a range of activities to improve surveillance data quality and to enhance the use of data for decision-making.29/09/2022
With our project partners, we implemented a range of activities to improve surveillance data quality and to enhance the use of data for decision-making.
En tant que pionniers de programmes CSC inclusifs de lutte contre le paludisme, nos projets ont influencé les normes sociales, les connaissances et les comportements.26/09/2022
En tant que pionniers de programmes CSC inclusifs de lutte contre le paludisme, nos projets ont influencé les normes sociales, les connaissances et les comportements.
Enquanto líder em programas de MSC inclusivos no âmbito da malária, os nossos projectos influenciaram normas sociais, conhecimentos, atitudes e comportamentos.26/09/2022
Enquanto líder em programas de MSC inclusivos no âmbito da malária, os nossos projectos influenciaram normas sociais, conhecimentos, atitudes e comportamentos.
This project supports decision-making for malaria control and elimination by monitoring the genetic markers of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite. 15/08/2022
This project supports decision-making for malaria control and elimination by monitoring the genetic markers of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite.
Ce projet vise à améliorer la gestion des cas de pneumonie au Tchad en comprenant les méthodes actuel utilisé pour gérer pneumonie à différents niveaux du système de santé.05/08/2022
Ce projet vise à améliorer la gestion des cas de pneumonie au Tchad en comprenant les méthodes actuel utilisé pour gérer pneumonie à différents niveaux du système de santé.
The Digital Diagnostics for Africa Network have identified new technologies with the potential to bring the laboratory to the patient, wherever they may be.01/07/2022
The Digital Diagnostics for Africa Network have identified new technologies with the potential to bring the laboratory to the patient, wherever they may be.
With the Federal Ministry of Health neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) team, we designed an intervention that aligns with the latest national NTD Roadmap. 23/06/2022
With the Federal Ministry of Health neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) team, we designed an intervention that aligns with the latest national NTD Roadmap.
We are collaborating with partners to implement a universal coverage insecticide-treated nets replacement campaign in Ondo and Anambra states, Nigeria.22/06/2022
We are collaborating with partners to implement a universal coverage insecticide-treated nets replacement campaign in Ondo and Anambra states, Nigeria.
With our partners in Ethiopia, we are developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses, including pneumonia. 21/06/2022
With our partners in Ethiopia, we are developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses, including pneumonia.
Increasing household knowledge of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) may aid increasing demand, while subsidised RDTs
may address supply and price issues. 16/06/2022
Increasing household knowledge of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) may aid increasing demand, while subsidised RDTs
may address supply and price issues.
We implement evidence-based malaria SBC activities to promote community engagement and promote universal health coverage across Africa and Asia.12/04/2022
We implement evidence-based malaria SBC activities to promote community engagement and promote universal health coverage across Africa and Asia.
Capacity development is a collaborative process that strengthens the ability of individuals and organisations to improve performance of health systems. 30/03/2022
Capacity development is a collaborative process that strengthens the ability of individuals and organisations to improve performance of health systems.
Digital health can bring quality health services to hard-to-reach areas and facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed decision-making.26/03/2022
Digital health can bring quality health services to hard-to-reach areas and facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed decision-making.
Supply of rapid diagnostic tests and artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) medicines needs to be synchronised to prevent high levels of ACT misuse. 12/02/2022
Supply of rapid diagnostic tests and artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) medicines needs to be synchronised to prevent high levels of ACT misuse.
In Myanmar, we have forged strong relationships with in-country and regional partners and government bodies, and offer a wealth of technical expertise.23/12/2020
In Myanmar, we have forged strong relationships with in-country and regional partners and government bodies, and offer a wealth of technical expertise.
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted our SMC delivery model to ensure safety of distributors, data collectors and communities. 14/12/2020
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted our SMC delivery model to ensure safety of distributors, data collectors and communities.
We are developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for SMC to facilitate appraisal of the quality of programme delivery across countries.19/10/2020
We are developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for SMC to facilitate appraisal of the quality of programme delivery across countries.
This brief discusses the effectiveness of Myanmar’s malaria surveillance system in enhancing the management and use of data. It also considers the National Malaria Control Programme's efforts to develop capacity…21/09/2018
This brief discusses the effectiveness of Myanmar’s malaria surveillance system in enhancing the management and use of data. It also considers the National Malaria Control Programme's efforts to develop capacity around surveillance, and monitoring and evaluation.
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…
The primary aim of this assessment is to evaluate current approaches to malaria surveillance in Myanmar and to provide a set of practical and feasible recommendations to further strengthen the…28/04/2014
The primary aim of this assessment is to evaluate current approaches to malaria surveillance in Myanmar and to provide a set of practical and feasible recommendations to further strengthen the surveillance system in the short to medium term. The assessment…
Malaria Consortium was commissioned by NetWorks, a five-year project funded by the President's Malaria Initiative, to conduct a rapid appraisal of the malaria prevention strategies in three countries: Myanmar/Burma, Cambodia…04/03/2014
Malaria Consortium was commissioned by NetWorks, a five-year project funded by the President's Malaria Initiative, to conduct a rapid appraisal of the malaria prevention strategies in three countries: Myanmar/Burma, Cambodia and Thailand (border areas).
An assessment of current national programme prevention…
Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial…28/02/2014
Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial of specific supportive interventions to boost effectiveness; monitoring and evaluation;…
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.
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…
This study applies the newly recommended indicators for the evaluation of insecticide-treated net programmes to the data set from the Malaria Indicator Survey of Nigeria 2010.10/09/2013
This study applies the newly recommended indicators for the evaluation of insecticide-treated net programmes to the data set from the Malaria Indicator Survey of Nigeria 2010.
The study reports that Focused Screening and Treatment is a potentially useful tool to detect, treat and track clusters of asymptomatic carriers of P. falciparum, and to provide valuable epidemiological…01/10/2012
The study reports that Focused Screening and Treatment is a potentially useful tool to detect, treat and track clusters of asymptomatic carriers of P. falciparum, and to provide valuable epidemiological information regarding cross-border movements of potential parasite carriers.
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Large parts of South Sudan are thought to be trachoma endemic but baseline data, required to initiate interventions, are few. District-by-district surveys, currently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO),…10/04/2012
Abstract
Large parts of South Sudan are thought to be trachoma endemic but baseline data, required to initiate interventions, are few. District-by-district surveys, currently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), are often not financially or logistically viable. We therefore adapted…
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's monitoring and evaluation work, conducted to support national malaria programmes and partners in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) to put in place…22/03/2012
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's monitoring and evaluation work, conducted to support national malaria programmes and partners in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) to put in place a reliable malaria evidence base. The aim is to ensure…
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Monitoring, evaluation, and surveillance measure how well public health programs operate over time and achieve their goals. This report of the malERA Consultative Group on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Surveillance, focuses…25/01/2011
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Monitoring, evaluation, and surveillance measure how well public health programs operate over time and achieve their goals. This report of the malERA Consultative Group on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Surveillance, focuses on defining the monitoring and evaluation and surveillance research and…
This study sought to develop maps to help target the available resources for trachoma surveys and interventions in southern Sudan to areas where they are most needed, thereby improving programme…17/08/2010
This study sought to develop maps to help target the available resources for trachoma surveys and interventions in southern Sudan to areas where they are most needed, thereby improving programme efficiency.
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Large investments and increased global prioritization of malaria prevention and treatment have resulted in greater emphasis on programme monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in many countries. Many countries currently use…01/02/2010
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Large investments and increased global prioritization of malaria prevention and treatment have resulted in greater emphasis on programme monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in many countries. Many countries currently use large multistage cluster sample surveys to monitor malaria outcome indicators…
There is evidence for the emergence of artemisinin resistance along the Cambodia Thailand border area. In recognition of this worrying situation as a global emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO)…10/10/2009
There is evidence for the emergence of artemisinin resistance along the Cambodia Thailand border area. In recognition of this worrying situation as a global emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have begun to take steps to confirm and…
Recent evidence from limited studies has suggested that artemisinin resistant Plasmodium falciparum parasites are present on the Thai-Cambodian border. The spread of artemisinin resistance, if confirmed, through Asia to Africa,…04/02/2009
Recent evidence from limited studies has suggested that artemisinin resistant Plasmodium falciparum parasites are present on the Thai-Cambodian border. The spread of artemisinin resistance, if confirmed, through Asia to Africa, would be a catastrophic setback to global efforts to control…