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07/12/2023 Project brief Introducing a digital intervention to strengthen the Boma Health Initiative A project to digitalise integrated community case management in South Sudan aims to address gaps in reporting and increase data quality, and could also improve child health outcomes. 07/12/2023 A project to digitalise integrated community case management in South Sudan aims to address gaps in reporting and increase data quality, and could also improve child health outcomes.
06/12/2023 Presentation Implementation of an Electronic Community Health Information System and research lessons Malaria Consortium has worked with the Ugandan Ministry of Health to develop and implement a digital tool to enhance service provision and surveillance of integrated community case management. 06/12/2023 Malaria Consortium has worked with the Ugandan Ministry of Health to develop and implement a digital tool to enhance service provision and surveillance of integrated community case management.
14/11/2023 Journal article Major gaps in childhood pneumonia research priorities remain Funders of infectious disease research must turn their focus to identified pneumonia research priorities in order to work towards the Sustainable Development Goal for child survival. 14/11/2023 Funders of infectious disease research must turn their focus to identified pneumonia research priorities in order to work towards the Sustainable Development Goal for child survival.
08/11/2023 Annual review Un impact durable : 20 ans à sauver des vies et transformer des communautés À l’occasion du 20e anniversaire du Malaria Consortium, donnons un aperçu de ce que nous avons accompli et de la manière dont nous cherchons à relever les principaux défis qui… 08/11/2023 À l’occasion du 20e anniversaire du Malaria Consortium, donnons un aperçu de ce que nous avons accompli et de la manière dont nous cherchons à relever les principaux défis qui restent à relever.
08/11/2023 Annual review 20 anos de impacto: Salvando vidas, transformando comunidades Neste 20º aniversário do Malaria Consortium, refletimos sobre a jornada até agora e fornecemos insights sobre o que alcançamos e como procuramos enfrentar os principais desafios que permanecem. 08/11/2023 Neste 20º aniversário do Malaria Consortium, refletimos sobre a jornada até agora e fornecemos insights sobre o que alcançamos e como procuramos enfrentar os principais desafios que permanecem.
21/10/2023 Poster Review of childhood pneumonia research priorities to catalyse increased donor investment Infectious disease research funders must utilise the childhood pneumonia scorecards to prioritise new investments in pneumonia research. 21/10/2023 Infectious disease research funders must utilise the childhood pneumonia scorecards to prioritise new investments in pneumonia research.
18/10/2023 Annual review 20 years of impact: Saving lives, transforming communities On this, the 20th anniversary of Malaria Consortium, we reflect on the journey so far and provide insights into what we have achieved and how we seek to address the… 18/10/2023 On this, the 20th anniversary of Malaria Consortium, we reflect on the journey so far and provide insights into what we have achieved and how we seek to address the key challenges that remain.
21/09/2023 Technical brief Paving the way for universal health coverage To help ensure our programmatic efforts continue to progress UHC in the countries in which we work, we have developed a dedicated action plan and a country assessment tool for… 21/09/2023 To help ensure our programmatic efforts continue to progress UHC in the countries in which we work, we have developed a dedicated action plan and a country assessment tool for UHC.
20/09/2023 Capacity statement Integrated community case management With vast experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa and Asia, Malaria Consortium offers technical assistance to ministries of health to implement and improve their iCCM programmes. 20/09/2023 With vast experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa and Asia, Malaria Consortium offers technical assistance to ministries of health to implement and improve their iCCM programmes.
21/07/2023 Journal article Usability of pulse oximeters used by community health and primary care workers as screening tools for severe illness in children under five in low resource settings 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.
14/07/2023 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Ethiopia In Ethiopia, we are providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to develop and strengthen evidence-based strategies for child survival. 14/07/2023 In Ethiopia, we are providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to develop and strengthen evidence-based strategies for child survival.
08/06/2023 Advocacy brief Prioritising the pneumonia and diarrhoea agenda in Ethiopia: Strengthening strategies for child survival To target child survival at the community and health facility level, Ethiopia has adopted several programmatic strategies. 08/06/2023 To target child survival at the community and health facility level, Ethiopia has adopted several programmatic strategies.
13/04/2023 Project report Formative assessment on integrated management of newborn and childhood illness implementation in Ethiopia This formative assessment explores issues that are critical to improve child health services in Ethiopia. 13/04/2023 This formative assessment explores issues that are critical to improve child health services in Ethiopia.
27/03/2023 Project brief Scaling up the Boma Health Initiative in South Sudan We are expanding community health services across two counties in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state to prevent and treat common health conditions. 27/03/2023 We are expanding community health services across two counties in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state to prevent and treat common health conditions.
16/03/2023 Project report Strengthening the pneumonia response in Chad: Formative assessment 2022 This review identifies opportunities to improve pneumonia management in Chad. 16/03/2023 This review identifies opportunities to improve pneumonia management in Chad.
10/01/2023 Annual review Unlocking universal health coverage: Impact report 2022 This report highlights how Malaria Consortium is contributing towards universal health coverage. 10/01/2023 This report highlights how Malaria Consortium is contributing towards universal health coverage.
01/12/2022 Advocacy brief Strengthening the health system response to pneumonia and other childhood illnesses Early diagnosis and treatment at all levels of the health system could prevent more than two-thirds of pneumonia deaths. 01/12/2022 Early diagnosis and treatment at all levels of the health system could prevent more than two-thirds of pneumonia deaths.
03/11/2022 Presentation Strengthening the pneumonia response in Ethiopia and Chad​ In partnership with the Ministry of Health, we supported the development of an integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses action plan. 03/11/2022 In partnership with the Ministry of Health, we supported the development of an integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses action plan.
31/08/2022 Annual review Trustees’ report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2022 Malaria Consortium's trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2022. 31/08/2022 Malaria Consortium's trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2022.
05/08/2022 Project brief Renforcement de la réponse à la pneumonie au Tchad: Élaboration d’une stratégie de lutte contre la pneumonie Ce projet vise à améliorer la gestion des cas de pneumonie au Tchad en comprenant les méthodes actuel utilisé pour gérer pneumonie à différents niveaux du système de santé. 05/08/2022 Ce projet vise à améliorer la gestion des cas de pneumonie au Tchad en comprenant les méthodes actuel utilisé pour gérer pneumonie à différents niveaux du système de santé.
22/06/2022 Poster Global research priority setting for childhood pneumonia: Results from an e-Delphi study The Every Breath Counts Research Group conducted a study to establish a research priority agenda for childhood pneumonia. 22/06/2022 The Every Breath Counts Research Group conducted a study to establish a research priority agenda for childhood pneumonia.
21/06/2022 Project brief Strengthening the pneumonia response in Ethiopia: Developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses With our partners in Ethiopia, we are developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses, including pneumonia. 21/06/2022 With our partners in Ethiopia, we are developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses, including pneumonia.
17/06/2022 Project brief Strengthening the pneumonia response in Chad: Developing a pneumonia control strategy We aim to improve pneumonia case management in Chad through understanding the methods used to manage cases at different levels of the health system. 17/06/2022 We aim to improve pneumonia case management in Chad through understanding the methods used to manage cases at different levels of the health system.
23/05/2022 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Asia In Asia, we provide technical assistance and consulting services that shape and strengthen national and international health policies and develop local capacity. 23/05/2022 In Asia, we provide technical assistance and consulting services that shape and strengthen national and international health policies and develop local capacity.
26/03/2022 Project brief Optimising a digitised community health toolkit in Buikwe, Uganda Digital health can bring quality health services to hard-to-reach areas and facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed decision-making. 26/03/2022 Digital health can bring quality health services to hard-to-reach areas and facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed decision-making.
03/02/2022 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Uganda In Uganda, we demonstrate pioneering work in integrated community case management, social behaviour change and community engagement. 03/02/2022 In Uganda, we demonstrate pioneering work in integrated community case management, social behaviour change and community engagement.
22/11/2021 Annual review Estratégia do Malaria Consortium 2021–2025 Sabemos que é impossível aplicar umaabordagem única e adaptamo-nos às circunstâncias locais. Temos uma vontade permanente de investigar, melhorar, adaptar e aperfeiçoar. 22/11/2021 Sabemos que é impossível aplicar umaabordagem única e adaptamo-nos às circunstâncias locais. Temos uma vontade permanente de investigar, melhorar, adaptar e aperfeiçoar.
16/11/2021 Poster A rapid assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices related to COVID-19 among community-oriented resource persons in Nigeria Community-oriented resource persons demonstrated satisfactory knowledge, attitudes and practices for safe and effective delivery of iCCM services during COVID-19. 16/11/2021 Community-oriented resource persons demonstrated satisfactory knowledge, attitudes and practices for safe and effective delivery of iCCM services during COVID-19.
09/11/2021 Annual review Malaria Consortium Strategy 2021–2025 We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no one has a monopoly on good ideas. 09/11/2021 We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no one has a monopoly on good ideas.
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 user-friendly pulse oximeters for frontline health workers. 23/07/2021 In this first trial in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda, researchers wanted to identify the most user-friendly pulse oximeters for frontline health workers.
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 A new reference tool which facilitates manual annotation of breaths based on videos was developed to improve diagnosis of suspected cases and appropriate treatment. 13/06/2021 A new reference tool which facilitates manual annotation of breaths based on videos was developed to improve diagnosis of suspected cases and appropriate treatment.
28/05/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium South Sudan In South Sudan, we collaborate with government and partners to support community-centred, evidence-based interventions that respond to changing conditions. 28/05/2021 In South Sudan, we collaborate with government and partners to support community-centred, evidence-based interventions that respond to changing conditions.
19/04/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Ethiopia In Ethiopia, we are tackling malaria, neglected tropical diseases and poor child health indicators through innovative approaches to health systems strengthening. 19/04/2021 In Ethiopia, we are tackling malaria, neglected tropical diseases and poor child health indicators through innovative approaches to health systems strengthening.
01/03/2021 Journal article Does integrated community case management target health inequities and treatment delays? Evidence from an analysis of demographic and health surveys data from 21 countries in the period 2010 to 2018 This research compares the contribution community health workers are making to healthcare provision with other healthcare providers. 01/03/2021 This research compares the contribution community health workers are making to healthcare provision with other healthcare providers.
25/01/2021 Capacity statement Saúde digital Acreditamos que a saúde digital é essencial para alcançar um acesso equitativo a um serviço de qualidade e aumentar a eficácia e eficiência dos sistemas de saúde. 25/01/2021 Acreditamos que a saúde digital é essencial para alcançar um 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 assurer un accès équitable à une gestion de cas de qualité et améliorer l’efficacité des systèmes de santé. 14/01/2021 Nous croyons que la santé numérique est essentielle pour assurer un accès équitable à une gestion de cas de qualité et améliorer l’efficacité des systèmes de santé.
04/12/2020 Capacity statement Digital health We believe digital health is key to achieving equitable access to quality case management and advancing health system effectiveness and efficiency. 04/12/2020 We believe digital health is key to achieving equitable access to quality case management and advancing health system effectiveness and efficiency.
11/11/2020 Project brief Using artificial intelligence on mobile devices to determine respiratory rate (AIRR) This study seeks to assess the feasibility of using artificial intelligence on mobile devices to determine respiratory rate in under-fives in low- and middle-income countries. 11/11/2020 This study seeks to assess the feasibility of using artificial intelligence on mobile devices to determine respiratory rate in under-fives in low- and middle-income countries.
23/07/2020 Project brief Supporting frontline health workers in Uganda: Strengthening capacity during COVID-19 and beyond With Mastercard Foundation, we are developing the capacity of frontline health workers to tackle COVID-19 while providing community case management services. 23/07/2020 With Mastercard Foundation, we are developing the capacity of frontline health workers to tackle COVID-19 while providing community case management services.
18/06/2020 Project brief Apoio aos agentes comunitários de saúde em Moçambique para responderem ao COVID-19: Adaptação da plataforma digital upSCALE Fizemos adaptações tecnológicas à plataforma digital upSCALE existente em Moçambique para apoiar os profissionais de saúde a responder à pandemia. 18/06/2020 Fizemos adaptações tecnológicas à plataforma digital upSCALE existente em Moçambique para apoiar os profissionais de saúde a responder à pandemia.
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 Drawing on our shared child pneumonia experience globally, we highlight the potential impacts of COVID-19 on children and propose a collective response. 26/05/2020 Drawing on our shared child pneumonia experience globally, we highlight the potential impacts of COVID-19 on children and propose a collective response.
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 Correctly counting breaths manually and classifying the respiratory rate is challenging, often leading to inappropriate treatment. 02/04/2020 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 This is the first time the usability and acceptability of automated respiratory rate counters in low-resource settings have been evaluated. 30/03/2020 This is the first time the usability and acceptability of automated respiratory rate counters in low-resource settings have been evaluated.
05/03/2020 Capacity statement Investigação A investigação é fundamental para tudo o que fazemos no Malria Consortium, esta declaração de capacidade descreve a nossa experiência em investigação. 05/03/2020 A investigação é fundamental para tudo o que fazemos no Malria Consortium, esta declaração de capacidade descreve a nossa experiência em investigação.
27/02/2020 Learning brief Training malaria volunteers to deliver integrated community case management To improve the health status of rural communities in Myanmar, we implemented an integrated community case management approach in Sagaing region. 27/02/2020 To improve the health status of rural communities in Myanmar, we implemented an integrated community case management approach in Sagaing region.
10/02/2020 Capacity statement Recherche La recherche est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons au Malaria Consortium, cet énoncé de capacité décrit notre expertise en recherche. 10/02/2020 La recherche est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons au Malaria Consortium, cet énoncé de capacité décrit notre expertise en recherche.
12/01/2020 Journal article Usability and acceptability of an automated respiratory rate counter to assess childhood pneumonia in Nepal We evaluated the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter for female community health volunteers and caregivers in Nepal. 12/01/2020 We evaluated the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter for female community health volunteers and caregivers in Nepal.
17/12/2019 Journal article Usability and acceptability of an automated respiratory rate counter to assess children for symptoms of pneumonia This study aimed to determine the usability and acceptability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers in Ethiopia. 17/12/2019 This study aimed to determine the usability and acceptability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers in Ethiopia.
05/12/2019 Journal article More work needs to be done to ensure that better pneumonia diagnostics aids are developed and launched to better support frontline health workers Malaria Consortium's response to Ansermino et al.'s article 'Are respiratory rate counters really so bad' was published in EClinicalMedicine. 05/12/2019 Malaria Consortium's response to Ansermino et al.'s article 'Are respiratory rate counters really so bad' was published in EClinicalMedicine.
25/11/2019 Presentation What is a breath? Working towards an improved reference standard for counting respiratory rate to validate new automated pneumonia diagnostic aids for children under five Video annotation has potential as a reliable reference standard, if marking of breaths in the distorted period can be improved. 25/11/2019 Video annotation has potential as a reliable reference standard, if marking of breaths in the distorted period can be improved.
20/11/2019 Advocacy report The spread of superbugs: Why low- and middle-income countries must act now to tackle antimicrobial resistance A coordinated, cross-sectoral and multi-pronged approach is needed at all levels of government to ensure an effective and targeted response. 20/11/2019 A coordinated, cross-sectoral and multi-pronged approach is needed at all levels of government to ensure an effective and targeted response.
15/11/2019 Presentation Acute respiratory infection diagnostic aid: Learnings and next steps This presentation gives an overview of the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project's objectives and results, and suggests next steps. 15/11/2019 This presentation gives an overview of the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project's objectives and results, and suggests next steps.
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 This article identifies models of, and gaps in, the institutionalisation of integrated community case management into national health systems. 07/11/2019 This article identifies models of, and gaps in, the institutionalisation of integrated community case management into national health systems.
14/10/2019 Infographic Studying the usability and acceptability of two pneumonia diagnostic aids This infographic visualises our findings on the usability and acceptability of devices that classify fast breathing. 14/10/2019 This infographic visualises our findings on the usability and acceptability of devices that classify fast breathing.
03/10/2019 Research brief Usability and acceptability of two automated pneumonia diagnostic aids: Findings from Ethiopia and Nepal The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support classifying fast breathing. 03/10/2019 The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support classifying fast breathing.
01/07/2019 Journal article Performance of four respiratory rate counters to support community health workers to detect the symptoms of pneumonia in children in low resource settings This study analysed the performance of improved respiratory rate timers that are used to detect pneumonia symptoms in low-resource settings. 01/07/2019 This study analysed the performance of improved respiratory rate timers that are used to detect pneumonia symptoms in low-resource settings.
27/06/2019 Journal article Effect of community-based intervention on improving access to treatment for sick under-five children in hard-to-reach communities in Niger state, Nigeria Integrated community case management with focused demand creation activities can improve access to lifesaving interventions from frontline community providers. 27/06/2019 Integrated community case management with focused demand creation activities can improve access to lifesaving interventions from frontline community providers.
27/06/2019 Journal article Community engagement and mobilisation of local resources to support integrated Community Case Management of childhood illnesses in Niger state, Nigeria This study wanted to document the process and scale achieved for community engagement and mobilisation to foster ownership and sustainability. 27/06/2019 This study wanted to document the process and scale achieved for community engagement and mobilisation to foster ownership and sustainability.
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 Read the testimonies of Daw Wint Wint Soe and Daw Mar Mar Aung, who are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar. 14/06/2019 Read the testimonies of Daw Wint Wint Soe and Daw Mar Mar Aung, who are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar.
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, read her testimony. 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, read her testimony.
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 Research is central to everything we do at Malaria Consortium, this capacity statement outlines our research expertise. 07/05/2019 Research is central to everything we do at Malaria Consortium, this capacity statement outlines our research expertise.
30/03/2019 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium's global capability statement Our global capability statement describes our approach and expertise, and details the way we work.  30/03/2019 Our global capability statement describes our approach and expertise, and details the way we work. 
06/02/2019 Newsletter Our February 2019 newsletter This newsletter marks the launch of several new publications and the launch of a new video on the community dialogue approach. 06/02/2019 This newsletter marks the launch of several new publications and the launch of a new video on the community dialogue approach.
04/02/2019 Infographic Studying the acceptability of an automated pneumonia diagnostic device in Ethiopia This infographic visualises the results from the Children's Automated Respiration Monitor study in Ethiopia. 04/02/2019 This infographic visualises the results from the Children's Automated Respiration Monitor study in Ethiopia.
21/01/2019 Case study ChARM data collection: Aslefech Demeke's story Aslefech Demeke, from Shafina Health Post, took part in the Children's Automated Respiration Monitor study near her home. Read her story. 21/01/2019 Aslefech Demeke, from Shafina Health Post, took part in the Children's Automated Respiration Monitor study near her home. Read her story.
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…
29/10/2018 Poster Community engagement and mobilisation of local resources to support integrated community case management activities in Niger state, Nigeria Despite strong evidence that integrated community case management (iCCM) can reduce childhood illness related morbidity and mortality, the sustainability of iCCM projects remains a challenge. From 2014-2017, Malaria Consortium implemented… 29/10/2018 Despite strong evidence that integrated community case management (iCCM) can reduce childhood illness related morbidity and mortality, the sustainability of iCCM projects remains a challenge. From 2014-2017, Malaria Consortium implemented the Rapid Access Expansion (RAcE) iCCM programme in Niger state…
29/10/2018 Poster Can community health workers in Ethiopia correctly assess under-fives for symptoms of pneumonia using a new respiratory rate diagnostic aid? The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) acceptability study aims to understand if health extension workers in Ethiopia can correctly adhere to integrated community case management (iCCM) algorithms to assess… 29/10/2018 The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) acceptability study aims to understand if health extension workers in Ethiopia can correctly adhere to integrated community case management (iCCM) algorithms to assess and classify children under five using a new automated respiratory…
29/10/2018 Poster Community case management of chest indrawing pneumonia with oral amoxicillin in children in Nigeria Current recommendations advise community health workers to refer cases of chest indrawing pneumonia to health facilities for treatment, but many children die due to delays or non-compliance with referral advice.… 29/10/2018 Current recommendations advise community health workers to refer cases of chest indrawing pneumonia to health facilities for treatment, but many children die due to delays or non-compliance with referral advice. In Nigeria, a one-arm safety study was completed in 2018…
29/10/2018 Poster Diagnostic challenges in childhood pneumonia: Lessons learnt in selecting a reference standard for validating new respiratory rate counting aids In the absence of aetiology-based tools for diagnosing pneumonia, it is essential that community health workers (CHWs) correctly measure a child’s respiratory rate (RR) and classify fast breathing according to… 29/10/2018 In the absence of aetiology-based tools for diagnosing pneumonia, it is essential that community health workers (CHWs) correctly measure a child’s respiratory rate (RR) and classify fast breathing according to World Health Organization guidelines. When introducing new RR counting devices,…
25/10/2018 Journal article Performance, Acceptability, and Usability of Respiratory Rate Timers and Pulse Oximeters When Used by Frontline Health Workers to Detect Symptoms of Pneumonia in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia: Protocol for a Two-Phase, Multisite, Mixed-Methods Trial BACKGROUND:Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children aged under 5 years in both sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. The current diagnostic criterion for pneumonia is based… 25/10/2018 BACKGROUND:Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children aged under 5 years in both sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. The current diagnostic criterion for pneumonia is based on the increased respiratory rate (RR) in children with cough…
17/09/2018 Journal article Management and Follow-up Practices of Children with Unclassified Fever in Rural Ethiopia: Experiences of Health Extension Workers and Caregivers Different health-care management guidelines by the World Health Organization exist to help health workers in resource-limited settings treat patients. However, for children with unclassified fever and no danger signs, management… 17/09/2018 Different health-care management guidelines by the World Health Organization exist to help health workers in resource-limited settings treat patients. However, for children with unclassified fever and no danger signs, management guidelines are less clear and follow-up recommendations differ. Both a…
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.
17/04/2018 Presentation A qualitative assessment of community health committees' participation, with and without community dialogues In an effort to reduce child mortality, countries are increasingly adopting the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy for childhood illnesses. For iCCM to be successful, community engagement is required.… 17/04/2018 In an effort to reduce child mortality, countries are increasingly adopting the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy for childhood illnesses. For iCCM to be successful, community engagement is required. This presentation assesses community health committees’ participation with and without…
12/04/2018 Journal article Universal versus conditional third day follow-up visit for children with nonsevere unclassified fever at the community level in Ethiopia: Protocol for a cluster randomized noninferiority trial BackgroundUnder the World Health Organization’s integrated community case management strategy, febrile children seen by community health workers (on day one) without a diagnosable illness and without danger signs are advised… 12/04/2018 BackgroundUnder the World Health Organization’s integrated community case management strategy, febrile children seen by community health workers (on day one) without a diagnosable illness and without danger signs are advised to return on day three, regardless of symptom resolution. This…
29/03/2018 Project brief ARIDA field trial: acceptability study The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project aims to evaluate community health workers’ and facility health workers’ use of respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia… 29/03/2018 The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project aims to evaluate community health workers’ and facility health workers’ use of respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia and Nepal. This brief provides a summary of the project's…
12/02/2018 Newsletter Our first publications newsletter: Highlights from our recent publications Malaria Consortium launched the first edition of our publications newsletter with links to our most recent journal articles, papers and briefs. You can sign up to our publications newsletter here.… 12/02/2018 Malaria Consortium launched the first edition of our publications newsletter with links to our most recent journal articles, papers and briefs. You can sign up to our publications newsletter here.
07/12/2017 Newsletter Catch up: Malaria Consortium at ASTMH 2017 During the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine in Baltimore (USA) in 2017, our experts gave presentations on malaria surveillance, case management, pneumonia diagnostics and managing… 07/12/2017 During the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine in Baltimore (USA) in 2017, our experts gave presentations on malaria surveillance, case management, pneumonia diagnostics and managing unclassified fever.
28/11/2017 Journal article Integrated community case management in a peri-urban setting: A qualitative evaluation in Wakiso District, Uganda Background 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 Background 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…
14/11/2017 Newsletter Malaria Consortium marks World Pneumonia Day 2017 This newsletter offers an overview of Malaria Consortium's activities for World Pneumonia Day 2017, including an online campaign and media coverage. 14/11/2017 This newsletter offers an overview of Malaria Consortium's activities for World Pneumonia Day 2017, including an online campaign and media coverage.
03/11/2017 Poster Selecting a reference standard for evaluating respiratory rate devices to detect symptoms of pneumonia in children under five 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… 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.
03/11/2017 Poster Effect of a community-based intervention on improving care-seeking behaviour for sick children under five in hard-to-reach communities in Niger state, Nigeria This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses ways to increase access to diagnosis, treatment and referrals for malaria, pneumonia and… 03/11/2017 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses ways to increase access to diagnosis, treatment and referrals for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea at the community level, as well as stimulate policy…
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
07/06/2017 Journal article Community dialogues for child health: Results from a qualitative process evaluation in three countries Background Across the developing world, countries are increasingly adop ting the integrated community casemanagement of childhood illnesses (iCCM) strategy in efforts to reduce child mortality. This intervention’s effectivenessis dependent on community… 07/06/2017 Background Across the developing world, countries are increasingly adop ting the integrated community casemanagement of childhood illnesses (iCCM) strategy in efforts to reduce child mortality. This intervention’s effectivenessis dependent on community adop tion and changes in care-seeking practices. We assessed the…
09/05/2017 Journal article Childhood pneumonia diagnostics: Community health workers’ and national stakeholders’ differing perspectives of new and existing aids Background Pneumonia heavily contributes to global under-five mortality. Many countries use community case management to detect and treat childhood pneumonia. Community health workers (CHWs) have limited tools to help them assess… 09/05/2017 Background Pneumonia heavily contributes to global under-five mortality. Many countries use community case management to detect and treat childhood pneumonia. Community health workers (CHWs) have limited tools to help them assess signs of pneumonia. New respiratory rate (RR) counting devices and…
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…
17/01/2017 Newsletter Newsletter: Top moments of 2016 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… 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…
09/12/2016 Project brief Acute respiratory infection diagnostic aids field trial: Controlled accuracy study The Acute Repiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project will evaluate community health workers' use of automated respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia. 09/12/2016 The Acute Repiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project will evaluate community health workers' use of automated respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia.
17/11/2016 Learning paper Evaluating pneumonia diagnostic aids Malaria Consortium’s pneumonia diagnostics project aimed to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters to help community health workers and first-level health facility… 17/11/2016 Malaria Consortium’s pneumonia diagnostics project aimed to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters to help community health workers and first-level health facility workers diagnose pneumonia symptoms in children. This learning paper details…
16/11/2016 Poster Performance of selected respiratory rate timers for the detection of symptoms of pneumonia in children at the community level This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses the pneumonia diagnostics, which aimed to identify the most accurate and acceptable tools… 16/11/2016 This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses the pneumonia diagnostics, which aimed to identify the most accurate and acceptable tools to support pneumonia diagnosis in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and…
16/11/2016 Presentation Community health worker rational use of antibiotics in iCCM, rural Zambia This presentation from the Health Systems Global conference in Vancouver shows how community-based health services, such as integrated community case management (iCCM), can increase access to effective healthcare. It looks… 16/11/2016 This presentation from the Health Systems Global conference in Vancouver shows how community-based health services, such as integrated community case management (iCCM), can increase access to effective healthcare. It looks at the quality of pneumonia care in iCCM and the…
14/11/2016 Presentation Progress towards universal access to pneumonia treatment This presentation was given at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It analyses how early identification and treatment of pneumonia saves lives, as well as how… 14/11/2016 This presentation was given at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It analyses how early identification and treatment of pneumonia saves lives, as well as how severe and mild cases of pneumonia can be better managed.
14/11/2016 Newsletter World Pneumonia Day to be marked Saturday 12 November World Pneumonia Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the world's leading infectious killer of children under the age of five. Malaria Consortium is committed to the reduction of… 14/11/2016 World Pneumonia Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the world's leading infectious killer of children under the age of five. Malaria Consortium is committed to the reduction of pneumonia through research, innovation and community health delivery.
09/11/2016 Journal article Pneumococcal 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…
25/10/2016 Project brief Community case management of chest indrawing pneumonia in children This project aims to determine the safety of community health worker management of chest indrawing pneumonia in African children. 25/10/2016 This project aims to determine the safety of community health worker management of chest indrawing pneumonia in African children.
27/08/2016 Journal article Rational use of antibiotics by community health workers and caregivers for children with suspected pneumonia in Zambia: A cross-sectional mixed methods study Background Antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. One key strategy to minimise further development of resistance is the rational use of antibiotics, by providers and patients alike. Through… 27/08/2016 Background Antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. One key strategy to minimise further development of resistance is the rational use of antibiotics, by providers and patients alike. Through integrated community case management (iCCM), children diagnosed with suspected pneumonia…
22/07/2016 Learning brief Evaluating access and coverage of community-based management of acute malnutrition in South Sudan 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… 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.
31/03/2016 Journal article Assessing the quality of care for pneumonia in integrated community case management: A cross-sectional mixed methods study Background Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five worldwide. Community-level interventions, such as integrated community case management, have great potential to reduce the burden of pneumonia,… 31/03/2016 Background Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five worldwide. Community-level interventions, such as integrated community case management, have great potential to reduce the burden of pneumonia, as well as other diseases, especially in remote populations. However,…
01/03/2016 Research brief Scalable interventions to increase community health worker motivation and performance: Randomised controlled trials in Mozambique and Uganda When properly trained and equipped, community health workers (CHWs) in Africa have the potential to reduce child deaths from malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea by up to 60 percent through delivering… 01/03/2016 When properly trained and equipped, community health workers (CHWs) in Africa have the potential to reduce child deaths from malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea by up to 60 percent through delivering integrated community case management (iCCM). The Innovations at Scale for…
01/12/2015 Training materials Pneumonia diagnostics: Device selection report Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five, particularly in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Community health workers (CHWs) providing health services in rural and… 01/12/2015 Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five, particularly in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Community health workers (CHWs) providing health services in rural and hard to reach areas have been trained to diagnose pneumonia…
23/11/2015 Journal article Early identification and treatment of pneumonia: A call to action This call for action published by the Lancet Global Health on World Pneumonia Day 2015, calls for improved early identification and treatment of childhood pneumonia at community and outpatient level… 23/11/2015 This call for action published by the Lancet Global Health on World Pneumonia Day 2015, calls for improved early identification and treatment of childhood pneumonia at community and outpatient level to reduce deaths. Published in Lancet Global Health
30/10/2015 Project brief Integrated community case management in Kebbi and Niger states 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.… 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.
28/10/2015 Learning paper Establishing Village Health Clubs to improve community health worker motivation and performance Malaria Consortium’s inSCALE project has been supporting the scale-up of quality integrated community case management programmes to improve child health in Uganda. This paper details the process of establishing village… 28/10/2015 Malaria Consortium’s inSCALE project has been supporting the scale-up of quality integrated community case management programmes to improve child health in Uganda. This paper details the process of establishing village health clubs to improve the motivation and performance of community…
28/10/2015 Poster Acceptability of selected respiratory rate counters and pulse oximeters for use by frontline health workers in the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children in sub-Saharan Africa and southeast Asia This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses Malaria Consortium’s evaluation to identify the most accurate and acceptable respiratory rate counters… 28/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses Malaria Consortium’s evaluation to identify the most accurate and acceptable respiratory rate counters and pulse oximeters to help community health workers detect pneumonia…
26/10/2015 Project brief Improved tools for the measurement of respiratory rate and oxygen saturation for the detection of signs of pneumonia This project aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters for the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children by community health… 26/10/2015 This project aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters for the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children by community health workers and frontline health facility workers in four low-income countries.…
04/09/2015 Journal article Impact of an integrated community case management programme on uptake of appropriate diarrhoea and pneumonia treatments in Uganda: A propensity score matching and equity analysis study IntroductionFollowing introduction of iCCM, data from cross-sectional household surveys were examined for socioeconomic inequalities in uptake of treatment and use of iCCM among children with a classification of pneumonia or… 04/09/2015 IntroductionFollowing introduction of iCCM, data from cross-sectional household surveys were examined for socioeconomic inequalities in uptake of treatment and use of iCCM among children with a classification of pneumonia or diarrhoea using the Erreygers’ corrected concentration index (CCI). Propensity score…
28/08/2015 Journal article Estimating the cost of referral and willingness to pay for referral to higher-level health facilities: a case series study from an integrated community case management programme in Uganda Background Integrated community case management relies on community health workers managing children with malaria, pneumonia, diarrhoea, and referring children when management is not possible. This study sought to establish the cost… 28/08/2015 Background Integrated community case management relies on community health workers managing children with malaria, pneumonia, diarrhoea, and referring children when management is not possible. This study sought to establish the cost per sick child referred to seek care from a higher-level…
25/08/2015 Journal article High prevalence of antibiotic resistance in nasopharyngeal bacterial isolates from healthy children in rural Uganda: A cross-sectional study Background In Uganda, the main causes of death in children under 5 years of age are malaria and pneumonia-often due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In preparation for a community case… 25/08/2015 Background In Uganda, the main causes of death in children under 5 years of age are malaria and pneumonia-often due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In preparation for a community case management intervention for pneumonia and malaria, the bacterial composition of…
12/04/2015 Journal article Evaluating the effect of innovative motivation and supervision approaches on community health worker performance and retention in Uganda and Mozambique: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial Background If trained, equipped and utilised, community health workers (CHWs) delivering integrated community case management for sick children can potentially reduce child deaths by 60%. However, it is essential to maintain… 12/04/2015 Background If trained, equipped and utilised, community health workers (CHWs) delivering integrated community case management for sick children can potentially reduce child deaths by 60%. However, it is essential to maintain CHW motivation and performance. The inSCALE project aims to evaluate,…
01/12/2014 Journal article Integrated community case management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea across three African countries: A qualitative study exploring lessons learnt and implications for further scale up Abstract Numerous studies highlight the effectiveness of an integrated approach for the management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea at the community level. There has however been little study on lessons… 01/12/2014 Abstract Numerous studies highlight the effectiveness of an integrated approach for the management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea at the community level. There has however been little study on lessons learnt from implementation in practice and stakeholder experiences which could…
17/11/2014 Presentation Evaluating the accuracy and acceptability of pneumonia diagnostic tools for community health workers in low and middle income countries This presentation was given at a Malaria Consortium symposium on improving pneumonia diagnosis in children during the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November… 17/11/2014 This presentation was given at a Malaria Consortium symposium on improving pneumonia diagnosis in children during the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It includes best practice methodologies to test the accuracy…
11/11/2014 Journal article Multi–country analysis of routine data from integrated community case management (iCCM) programs in sub–Saharan Africa Aim To identify better performing iCCM programs in sub–Saharan Africa (SSA) and identify factors associated with better performance using routine data. Methods We examined 15 evaluations or studies of integrated community case management… 11/11/2014 Aim To identify better performing iCCM programs in sub–Saharan Africa (SSA) and identify factors associated with better performance using routine data. Methods We examined 15 evaluations or studies of integrated community case management (iCCM) programs in SSA conducted between 2008 and 2013 and…
10/11/2014 Project brief A study of community management of pneumonia in Zambia This project aims to provide evidence on the rational use of antibiotics at the community health worker and caregiver levels. It also intends to give an indication of the extent… 10/11/2014 This project aims to provide evidence on the rational use of antibiotics at the community health worker and caregiver levels. It also intends to give an indication of the extent to which integrated community case management contributes to pneumonia control.
09/11/2014 Technical brief Mobile health approaches to improve motivation and performance of community health workers in Mozambique This brief discusses the impact of the inSCALE APE CommCare mobile phone application on community health worker motivation, performance and retention, with the aim to increase the quality and coverage… 09/11/2014 This brief discusses the impact of the inSCALE APE CommCare mobile phone application on community health worker motivation, performance and retention, with the aim to increase the quality and coverage of integrated community case management in Mozambique. The application walks…
02/10/2014 Poster Impact of an integrated community case management programme on uptake of appropriate diarrhoea and pneumonia treatments in Uganda: A propensity score matching and equity analysis study This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and assesses how integrated community case management as the first point of care improves… 02/10/2014 This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and assesses how integrated community case management as the first point of care improves equity and uptake of appropriate treatments for pneumonia and diarrhoea…
02/10/2014 Poster Pneumonia diagnostics: Searching for new tools for frontline health workers in resource-poor settings This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses the formative research findings of the Pneumonia Diagnostics Project. The project aimed… 02/10/2014 This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses the formative research findings of the Pneumonia Diagnostics Project. The project aimed to to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly…
12/09/2014 Project report Pneumonia Diagnostics Scientific Advisory Committee meeting report June 2014 This report summarises the discussion at the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on the evaluation of respiratory rate and pulse oximetry devices for the diagnosis of pneumonia in children at community… 12/09/2014 This report summarises the discussion at the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on the evaluation of respiratory rate and pulse oximetry devices for the diagnosis of pneumonia in children at community and first level health facilities held in Geneva in June…
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…
21/07/2014 Presentation Pneumonia Diagnostics project activity update This presentation was prepared for the Pneumonia Diagnostics project meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee in Geneva in June 2014. It highlights Malaria Consortium’s role in the multi-country project, which… 21/07/2014 This presentation was prepared for the Pneumonia Diagnostics project meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee in Geneva in June 2014. It highlights Malaria Consortium’s role in the multi-country project, which aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly…
21/07/2014 Presentation Pneumonia Diagnostics project introduction for the Technical Consultation meeting This presentation was prepared for the Pneumonia Diagnostics project Technical Consultation meeting in Geneva in June 2014. It highlights Malaria Consortium’s role in community case management and continued commitment through… 21/07/2014 This presentation was prepared for the Pneumonia Diagnostics project Technical Consultation meeting in Geneva in June 2014. It highlights Malaria Consortium’s role in community case management and continued commitment through the Pneumonia Diagnostics project.
09/07/2014 Poster Rational use of antibiotics by community health workers and caregivers in Zambia This poster provides evidence on the rational use of antibiotics to treat pneumonia, with the aim to inform future implementation of integrated community case management and safeguard the effectiveness of… 09/07/2014 This poster provides evidence on the rational use of antibiotics to treat pneumonia, with the aim to inform future implementation of integrated community case management and safeguard the effectiveness of current treatments.
07/07/2014 Journal article The use of counting beads to improve the classification of fast breathing in low-resource settings: a multi-country review This article presents findings on using counting beads and a timer to count a child's respiratory rate in order to improve classification of fast breathing. 07/07/2014 This article presents findings on using counting beads and a timer to count a child's respiratory rate in order to improve classification of fast breathing.
26/06/2014 Project report Technical pneumonia device landscape review Recent research has highlighted the need to better support community health workers in the diagnosis of pneumonia in low-resource settings. An automated device — rather than manually counting the patient's… 26/06/2014 Recent research has highlighted the need to better support community health workers in the diagnosis of pneumonia in low-resource settings. An automated device — rather than manually counting the patient's breaths — can help improve diagnosis. This report recommends 13…
19/05/2014 Learning brief Diálogos Comunitários para crianças saudáveis 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… 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…
20/03/2014 Technical brief Improving access to quality care in Uganda This Briefing Note describes a baseline and an endline survey conducted by Malaria Consortium to measure the impact of iCCM on improving health seeking behaviour and access to treatment for… 20/03/2014 This Briefing Note describes a baseline and an endline survey conducted by Malaria Consortium to measure the impact of iCCM on improving health seeking behaviour and access to treatment for children in two regions. The surveys aimed to establish whether…
28/02/2014 Learning paper Implementing integrated community case management: stakeholder experiences and lessons learned in three African countries Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial… 28/02/2014 Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial of specific supportive interventions to boost effectiveness; monitoring and evaluation;…
26/02/2014 Training materials Initial pneumonia device short listing exercise Pneumonia is currently the leading cause of death in children worldwide. 26/02/2014 Pneumonia is currently the leading cause of death in children worldwide.
01/12/2013 Technical brief inSCALE CommCare Application: Improving quality of care at all levels The inSCALE project evaluates how the quality of health care provided by community health workers in Mozambique can be assessed and improved. 01/12/2013 The inSCALE project evaluates how the quality of health care provided by community health workers in Mozambique can be assessed and improved.
19/11/2013 Poster Equity in uptake of diarrhoea and pneumonia treatment in a community case management program in Uganda This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It assesses if there were any changes in uptake of recommended first line treatment for… 19/11/2013 This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It assesses if there were any changes in uptake of recommended first line treatment for diarrhoea and pneumonia following the launch of an ICCM programme…
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…
14/11/2013 Journal article Perceived quality of care for common childhood illnesses: Facility versus community based providers in Uganda Quality of care provided by community health workers is perceived to be higher than that of primary health facility workers in Uganda. 14/11/2013 Quality of care provided by community health workers is perceived to be higher than that of primary health facility workers in Uganda.
09/09/2013 Journal article Mobile health (mHealth) approaches and lessons for increased performance and retention of community health workers in low-and middle-income countries: A review This study conducted a thematic review of how mHealth projects have approached the intersection of cellular technology and public health in low- and middle-income countries. 09/09/2013 This study conducted a thematic review of how mHealth projects have approached the intersection of cellular technology and public health in low- and middle-income countries.
02/08/2013 Technical brief inSCALE - Community engagement approaches to improve motivation and performance of CHWs in Uganda The inSCALE project, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is working to increase coverage of integrated community case management (ICCM) and expand the number of VHTs trained to… 02/08/2013 The inSCALE project, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is working to increase coverage of integrated community case management (ICCM) and expand the number of VHTs trained to treat children under five years for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.…
01/07/2013 Case study Mozambique: Sirvo o meu País Dietero Magul é oficial de campo da Malaria Consortium, do programa MICC (Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade) na província de Inhambane, em Moçambique. Ele trabalha com as autoridades provinciais… 01/07/2013 Dietero Magul é oficial de campo da Malaria Consortium, do programa MICC (Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade) na província de Inhambane, em Moçambique. Ele trabalha com as autoridades provinciais de saúde para apoiar o programa de saúde comunitária que…
01/07/2013 Case study Mozambique: A importância do aleitamento materno 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… 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…
01/07/2013 Project report Improving access for under-fives to life saving treatment through integrated community case management for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea This is the final project report for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) grant to Malaria Consortium for the project “Improving access for under-fives to life saving treatment through integrated… 01/07/2013 This is the final project report for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) grant to Malaria Consortium for the project “Improving access for under-fives to life saving treatment through integrated community case management for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea”, which was…
17/06/2013 Learning paper Community dialogues for healthy children: encouraging communities to talk (Portuguese) Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being… 17/06/2013 Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being used across sub-Saharan Africa to supplement the gaps in basic…
29/05/2013 Project brief South Sudan: Integrated Community Case Management This project brief outlines the aim to improve child survival in children under five years by increasing access to prompt and effective treatment of common childhood illnesses including malaria, pneumonia… 29/05/2013 This project brief outlines the aim to improve child survival in children under five years by increasing access to prompt and effective treatment of common childhood illnesses including malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea.
28/05/2013 Project brief inSCALE Project Brief This is a project brief on the inSCALE Project and its aim to increase coverage of integrated community case management, which provides community-based care for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria. 28/05/2013 This is a project brief on the inSCALE Project and its aim to increase coverage of integrated community case management, which provides community-based care for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.
13/03/2013 Learning paper Developing Intervention Strategies: innovations to improve community health worker motivation and performance During the last decade child mortality has reduced significantly in a number of African countries, largely due to the scale up of appropriate management of diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria, three… 13/03/2013 During the last decade child mortality has reduced significantly in a number of African countries, largely due to the scale up of appropriate management of diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria, three leading causes of death among young children. As a way…
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…
10/01/2013 Learning paper Community dialogues for healthy children: encouraging communities to talk Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being… 10/01/2013 Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being used across sub-Saharan Africa to supplement the gaps in basic…
10/01/2013 Learning paper Developing and implementing training materials for integrated community case management in South Sudan In South Sudan, ICCM – or integrated community case management – is carried out by trained community volunteers called community drug distributors (CDDs) or community based distributors. These operate… 10/01/2013 In South Sudan, ICCM – or integrated community case management – is carried out by trained community volunteers called community drug distributors (CDDs) or community based distributors. These operate like community based (volunteer) health workers in other parts of…
07/11/2012 Journal article Integrated community case management of fever in children under five using rapid diagnostic tests and respiratory rate counting: A multi-country cluster randomized trial This effectiveness trial, conducted in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Uganda, compared a diagnostic and treatment package for malaria and pneumonia with presumptive treatment with antimalarial drugs. 07/11/2012 This effectiveness trial, conducted in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Uganda, compared a diagnostic and treatment package for malaria and pneumonia with presumptive treatment with antimalarial drugs.
22/03/2012 Project brief Integrated Community Case Management This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's CIDA-funded Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) activities in Mozambique, South Sudan, Uganda and Zambia, which aimed to demonstrate implementation at scale of… 22/03/2012 This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's CIDA-funded Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) activities in Mozambique, South Sudan, Uganda and Zambia, which aimed to demonstrate implementation at scale of effective, replicable community-based treatment systems for childhood malaria, pneumonia and…
01/01/2012 Project report InScale reports and documentation This database offers reports, analysis and research outcomes along with other related documentation on the inSCALE project. 01/01/2012 This database offers reports, analysis and research outcomes along with other related documentation on the inSCALE project.
14/07/2011 Journal article Can lay community health workers be trained to use diagnostics to distinguish and treat malaria and pneumonia in children? Lessons from rural Uganda This study sought to determine the competence of community health workers in Uganda to correctly assess, classify and treat malaria and pneumonia among under-five children after training. 14/07/2011 This study sought to determine the competence of community health workers in Uganda to correctly assess, classify and treat malaria and pneumonia among under-five children after training.
01/11/2010 Project brief Projecto MICC Este projecto teve como objectivo demonstrar a aplicacao eficaz de manejo baseado na comunidade de casos infantis de malaria, pneumonia e diarreia, para reduzir a mortalidade em crianças menores de… 01/11/2010 Este projecto teve como objectivo demonstrar a aplicacao eficaz de manejo baseado na comunidade de casos infantis de malaria, pneumonia e diarreia, para reduzir a mortalidade em crianças menores de 5 anos, em 4 países africanos.
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