This commentary presents seven key concepts that are integral to tackling behavioural drivers to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through community engagement.24/10/2023
This commentary presents seven key concepts that are integral to tackling behavioural drivers to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through community engagement.
Although the results of this cross-sectional study do not show the emergence of artemisinin resistance in Mozambique, the high number of novel, non-synonymous mutations identified highlights the need for continued…19/05/2023
Although the results of this cross-sectional study do not show the emergence of artemisinin resistance in Mozambique, the high number of novel, non-synonymous mutations identified highlights the need for continued molecular surveillance for early detection.
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.
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.
The results of the first ever Myanmar Malaria Indicator Survey reveal programmatically important epidemiological findings not apparent in routine surveillance data. 09/06/2021
The results of the first ever Myanmar Malaria Indicator Survey reveal programmatically important epidemiological findings not apparent in routine surveillance data.
We are implementing and evaluating a community-led engagement intervention in Bangladesh and Nepal as a critical tool to address antimicrobial resistance. 12/03/2021
We are implementing and evaluating a community-led engagement intervention in Bangladesh and Nepal as a critical tool to address antimicrobial resistance.
This survey highlights the need for context-adapted interventions to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use among humans and domestic animals in rural Bangladesh.25/02/2021
This survey highlights the need for context-adapted interventions to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use among humans and domestic animals in rural Bangladesh.
We are supporting the continued delivery of effective malaria prevention and control services in Cambodia, especially to hard-to-reach communities. 24/02/2021
We are supporting the continued delivery of effective malaria prevention and control services in Cambodia, especially to hard-to-reach communities.
This case study presents a successful approach to implementing tailored active case detection strategies in forested border areas in north-eastern Cambodia. 22/02/2021
This case study presents a successful approach to implementing tailored active case detection strategies in forested border areas in north-eastern Cambodia.
This review determines the prevalence and distribution of Plasmodium falciparum medicine resistance markers within an evolving efficacy of anti-malarial medicines.09/01/2021
This review determines the prevalence and distribution of Plasmodium falciparum medicine resistance markers within an evolving efficacy of anti-malarial medicines.
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.
During its fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building and health system strengthening despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. 30/10/2020
During its fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building and health system strengthening despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taking the global challenge of antibiotic resistance as an example, this study explores the process of developing an embedded approach to community engagement. 17/06/2020
Taking the global challenge of antibiotic resistance as an example, this study explores the process of developing an embedded approach to community engagement.
Antimicrobial resistance contributes to at least 700,000 deaths globally every year. Without urgent action, millions of lives are at risk and economies will suffer.26/03/2020
Antimicrobial resistance contributes to at least 700,000 deaths globally every year. Without urgent action, millions of lives are at risk and economies will suffer.
Strengthened malaria case management is key to support elimination of Plasmodium falciparum and prevent further emergence of resistant mutations. 20/12/2019
Strengthened malaria case management is key to support elimination of Plasmodium falciparum and prevent further emergence of resistant mutations.
During MAPD's third year, the project overcame a number of additional challenges including prolonged upsurges of malaria in some districts. Read the Year 3 report in full...30/10/2019
During MAPD's third year, the project overcame a number of additional challenges including prolonged upsurges of malaria in some districts. Read the Year 3 report in full...
Malaria Consortium provides technical assistance to help governments develop integrated vector control strategies and insecticide resistance management plans.20/06/2019
Malaria Consortium provides technical assistance to help governments develop integrated vector control strategies and insecticide resistance management plans.
The spread of antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. It is often cited as one of the most critical threats to global health, food security and development.…16/11/2018
The spread of antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. It is often cited as one of the most critical threats to global health, food security and development. This study built on the assumption that successfully changing people’s…
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Dengue fever is a major public health issue in Cambodia, with over 185,000 cases estimated annually. Transmission occurs primarily through the Aedis aegypti vector, which favours environments where water storage…14/03/2018
Background
Dengue fever is a major public health issue in Cambodia, with over 185,000 cases estimated annually. Transmission occurs primarily through the Aedis aegypti vector, which favours environments where water storage is abundant and solid waste disposal is deficient. This vector…
This project aims to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics in humans and animals, and the spillover to the environment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in rural Cambodia.
15/11/2017
This project aims to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics in humans and animals, and the spillover to the environment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in rural Cambodia.
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.
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This project contributes to the control and elimination of P. falciparum malaria and artemisinin resistance in the border regions of Cambodia and Thailand. It does so by identifying and addressing…27/07/2017
This project contributes to the control and elimination of P. falciparum malaria and artemisinin resistance in the border regions of Cambodia and Thailand. It does so by identifying and addressing channels of parasite transmission, eliminating hotspots and encouraging affected communities…
Since 2015, Malaria Consortium, Raks Thai Foundation and Population Services Khmer have been working together to strengthen early detection and treatment of malaria through surveillance in Thailand and Cambodia, with…27/07/2017
Since 2015, Malaria Consortium, Raks Thai Foundation and Population Services Khmer have been working together to strengthen early detection and treatment of malaria through surveillance in Thailand and Cambodia, with support from the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and…
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Resistance of malaria vectors to pyrethroid insecticides has been attributed to selection pressure from long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), and the use of chemicals in agriculture. The…20/04/2017
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Resistance of malaria vectors to pyrethroid insecticides has been attributed to selection pressure from long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), and the use of chemicals in agriculture. The use of different classes of insecticides in combination or by…
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The I164L mutation on the dhfr gene confers high level resistance to sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP) but it is rare in Africa except in a cluster of reports where prevalence >10%…17/04/2017
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The I164L mutation on the dhfr gene confers high level resistance to sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP) but it is rare in Africa except in a cluster of reports where prevalence >10% in highland areas of southwest Uganda and eastern Rwanda. The…
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.
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The Cambodian National Strategic Plan for Elimination of Malaria aims to move step by step toward elimination of malaria across Cambodia with an initial focus on Plasmodium falciparum malaria before…05/10/2016
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The Cambodian National Strategic Plan for Elimination of Malaria aims to move step by step toward elimination of malaria across Cambodia with an initial focus on Plasmodium falciparum malaria before achieving elimination of all forms of malaria, including Plasmodium vivax…
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There are few published reports of mutations in dihydropteroate synthetase (dhps) and dihydrofolate reductase (dhfr) genes in P. falciparum populations in Nigeria, but one previous study has recorded a novel…29/09/2016
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There are few published reports of mutations in dihydropteroate synthetase (dhps) and dihydrofolate reductase (dhfr) genes in P. falciparum populations in Nigeria, but one previous study has recorded a novel dhps mutation at codon 431 among infections imported to the…
This special report is published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group and co-authored by Malaria Consortium. It highlights the growing threat of resistance to artemisinin combination therapies — currently the most…12/07/2016
This special report is published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group and co-authored by Malaria Consortium. It highlights the growing threat of resistance to artemisinin combination therapies — currently the most effective malaria drug — and discusses solutions to tackling drug…
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Pyrethroid resistance in African vector mosquitoes is a threat to malaria control. Resistant mosquitoes can survive insecticide doses that would normally be lethal. We studied effects of such doses on…26/02/2016
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Pyrethroid resistance in African vector mosquitoes is a threat to malaria control. Resistant mosquitoes can survive insecticide doses that would normally be lethal. We studied effects of such doses on Plasmodium falciparum development inside kdr-resistant Anopheles gambiae s.s. in Uganda.
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In 2014–2015, we continued our work to reduce malaria deaths and incidence by helping governments tailor, innovate, adopt and apply interventions best suited to their needs. We also supported the…15/12/2015
In 2014–2015, we continued our work to reduce malaria deaths and incidence by helping governments tailor, innovate, adopt and apply interventions best suited to their needs. We also supported the delivery of integrated community case management programmes, extended our engagement…
This study will estimate the impact of migrant populations on the spread of malaria and artemisinin resistance in the Greater Mekong Subregion, especially along the Cambodia-Laos border. The project will…21/09/2015
This study will estimate the impact of migrant populations on the spread of malaria and artemisinin resistance in the Greater Mekong Subregion, especially along the Cambodia-Laos border. The project will also support the National Malaria Programme to strengthen surveillance methods…
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Human population movement across country borders presents a real challenge for malaria control and elimination efforts in Cambodia and its neighbouring countries. To quantifyPlasmodium infection among the border-crossing population, including…09/09/2015
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Human population movement across country borders presents a real challenge for malaria control and elimination efforts in Cambodia and its neighbouring countries. To quantifyPlasmodium infection among the border-crossing population, including asymptomatic and artemisinin resistant (AR) parasites, three official border crossing…
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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
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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…
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The relationships between human population movement (HPM) and health are a concern at global level. In the case of malaria, those links are crucial in relation to the spread of…03/07/2015
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The relationships between human population movement (HPM) and health are a concern at global level. In the case of malaria, those links are crucial in relation to the spread of drug resistant parasites and to the elimination of malaria in…
This project aims to improve the malaria implementation programme in western Cambodia — a key location for managing resistant malaria parasites — and to strengthen the community health network in…05/06/2015
This project aims to improve the malaria implementation programme in western Cambodia — a key location for managing resistant malaria parasites — and to strengthen the community health network in 68 villages of Pailin province by 2015.
This special report — based on a roundtable event held in partnership with Malaria Consortium — was published in the New Statesman magazine and focuses on the threat of drug…30/01/2015
This special report — based on a roundtable event held in partnership with Malaria Consortium — was published in the New Statesman magazine and focuses on the threat of drug resistant malaria in southeast Asia and beyond. The roundtable brought…
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.
This infographic by the Fight the Fakes campaign, of which Malaria Consortium is a member, describes the problem of counterfeit drugs in Asia and Africa.18/09/2014
This infographic by the Fight the Fakes campaign, of which Malaria Consortium is a member, describes the problem of counterfeit drugs in Asia and Africa.
Community-based surveillance of day-three Plasmodium falciparum cases is feasible, but highly intensive. It requires continuous support for supervision and training. 14/08/2014
Community-based surveillance of day-three Plasmodium falciparum cases is feasible, but highly intensive. It requires continuous support for supervision and training.
This report discusses the findings of the Thailand Malaria Survey 2012 (TMS 2012), which was implemented by Malaria Consortium in collaboration with the Thai National Malaria Programme and funded by…09/07/2014
This report discusses the findings of the Thailand Malaria Survey 2012 (TMS 2012), which was implemented by Malaria Consortium in collaboration with the Thai National Malaria Programme and funded by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. 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…
This implementation plan sets out a series of programmatic objectives, activities and outcomes for malaria surveillance strengthening in Myanmar over the next two years. This period represents a key phase…28/04/2014
This implementation plan sets out a series of programmatic objectives, activities and outcomes for malaria surveillance strengthening in Myanmar over the next two years. This period represents a key phase as the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) strives to build…
This learning paper describes a pilot project in north-west Cambodia that used positive deviance as a method of behaviour change communication for malaria control. Positive deviance is a behaviour and…24/04/2014
This learning paper describes a pilot project in north-west Cambodia that used positive deviance as a method of behaviour change communication for malaria control. Positive deviance is a behaviour and social change approach that helps identify existing model behaviours within…
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 project brief describes piloting a SMS technology in the private sector to improve referrals and integrate private patient data into the National Malaria Information System (MIS) in Cambodia. This…07/11/2013
This project brief describes piloting a SMS technology in the private sector to improve referrals and integrate private patient data into the National Malaria Information System (MIS) in Cambodia. This pilot project will assess for the first time the potential…
The aim of this Global Fund Round 10 project is to support efforts to eliminate Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasites in Thailand and contribute to the targets of the Global Malaria…14/06/2013
The aim of this Global Fund Round 10 project is to support efforts to eliminate Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasites in Thailand and contribute to the targets of the Global Malaria Action Plan.
In order to support the National Centre for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control (CNM) to ensure successful accomplishment the goals of the National Malaria Elimination Strategy 2025, the aim of…01/03/2013
In order to support the National Centre for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control (CNM) to ensure successful accomplishment the goals of the National Malaria Elimination Strategy 2025, the aim of this strategy document, as part of the MMP working group,…
This article provides a summary of the discussions, conclusions and recommendations from the meeting of the Malaria Policy Advisory Committee to the World Health Organization in September 2012.19/12/2012
This article provides a summary of the discussions, conclusions and recommendations from the meeting of the Malaria Policy Advisory Committee to the World Health Organization in September 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…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.
An external report on work in May and June 2012 towards building an updated national malaria stratification system for Cambodia based on observed malaria incidence. 14/07/2012
An external report on work in May and June 2012 towards building an updated national malaria stratification system for Cambodia based on observed malaria incidence.
The training of health workers in the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) is an important component of a wider strategy to improve parasite-based malaria diagnosis at lower level…20/04/2012
The training of health workers in the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) is an important component of a wider strategy to improve parasite-based malaria diagnosis at lower level health care facilities (LLHFs) where microscopy is not readily available…
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's effort to expand the work on the containment of artemisinin resistant malaria and to move towards the preelimination of malaria in Cambodia.22/03/2012
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's effort to expand the work on the containment of artemisinin resistant malaria and to move towards the preelimination of malaria in Cambodia.
This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's past work to mount a coordinated response to contain and ultimately eliminate artemisinin resistant malaria parasites in Cambodia and Thailand. 22/03/2012
This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's past work to mount a coordinated response to contain and ultimately eliminate artemisinin resistant malaria parasites in Cambodia and Thailand.
This report is an external evaluation of Malaria Consortium's community- and health facility-based surveillance systems, whose aim was to monitor day-3 positive P. falciparum cases in Cambodia. 28/10/2011
This report is an external evaluation of Malaria Consortium's community- and health facility-based surveillance systems, whose aim was to monitor day-3 positive P. falciparum cases in Cambodia.
BCC and IEC interventions play a key role in reducing the incidence of malaria. In both Thailand and Cambodia, a number of innovative approaches have been developed targeting mobile and…05/07/2011
BCC and IEC interventions play a key role in reducing the incidence of malaria. In both Thailand and Cambodia, a number of innovative approaches have been developed targeting mobile and migrant populations. Strong collaboration between Cambodia and Thailand has resulted…
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Quinine is a standard drug for treating severe malaria in Africa, and it is also increasingly used to treat uncomplicated disease. However, failures of quinine therapy are common, and it…15/11/2010
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Quinine is a standard drug for treating severe malaria in Africa, and it is also increasingly used to treat uncomplicated disease. However, failures of quinine therapy are common, and it is unknown if failures in Africa are due to drug…
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Many malarious countries plan to introduce artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) at community level using community health workers (CHWs) for treatment of uncomplicated malaria. Use of ACT with reliance on presumptive…13/07/2010
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Many malarious countries plan to introduce artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) at community level using community health workers (CHWs) for treatment of uncomplicated malaria. Use of ACT with reliance on presumptive diagnosis may lead to excessive use, increased costs and rise…
Objective of this workshop is to harmonise the cross border malaria case management procedures and strategies to contain artemisinin resistant malaria.24/02/2010
Objective of this workshop is to harmonise the cross border malaria case management procedures and strategies to contain artemisinin resistant malaria.
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…
This joint workshop between Thailand and Cambodia is a follow up to the Informal Consultation of experts for the “Development of a Strategy Towards Elimination of Plasmodium falciparum Parasites with…08/06/2009
This joint workshop between Thailand and Cambodia is a follow up to the Informal Consultation of experts for the “Development of a Strategy Towards Elimination of Plasmodium falciparum Parasites with Altered Response to Artemisinins” held in Bangkok, Thailand 13 –…
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…