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05/03/2020 Brochure Estabelecimento de parcerias com os governos para melhoria da saúde materno-infantil Malaria Consortium tem uma tradição consolidada de parceria com os governos na concepção e implementação pesquisas avançados e programas de saúde e vigilância inovadores com base em evidências. Oferecemos uma… 05/03/2020 Malaria Consortium tem uma tradição consolidada de parceria com os governos na concepção e implementação pesquisas avançados e programas de saúde e vigilância inovadores com base em evidências. Oferecemos uma vasta experiência técnica especializado na prevenção e controlo de um…
11/02/2020 Project brief Scaling up for universal coverage and impact Insecurity and hyperinflation complicate health service delivery in South Sudan, resulting in limited access to basic malaria diagnostic, treatment and vector control interventions. The Scaling Up for Universal Coverage and… 11/02/2020 Insecurity and hyperinflation complicate health service delivery in South Sudan, resulting in limited access to basic malaria diagnostic, treatment and vector control interventions. The Scaling Up for Universal Coverage and Impact project aims to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality by…
10/02/2020 Brochure Collaboration avec les gouvernements afin d’améliorer la santé maternelle et infantile Malaria Consortium a toujours travaillé main dans la main avec les gouvernements pour élaborer et mener ensemble des recherches de pointe, et des programmes de contrôle et de santé innovants,… 10/02/2020 Malaria Consortium a toujours travaillé main dans la main avec les gouvernements pour élaborer et mener ensemble des recherches de pointe, et des programmes de contrôle et de santé innovants, basés sur des données factuelles.
22/01/2020 Project brief Health Pooled Fund lll: Provision of essential healthcare services in South Sudan South Sudan’s health situation remains fragile following decades of conflict that have left livelihoods devastated and populations displaced. We are implementing the Health Pooled Fund lll: Provision of Essential Healthcare… 22/01/2020 South Sudan’s health situation remains fragile following decades of conflict that have left livelihoods devastated and populations displaced. We are implementing the Health Pooled Fund lll: Provision of Essential Healthcare Services project to establish integrated primary healthcare delivery at the…
17/12/2019 Brochure Partnering with governments to improve maternal and child health Malaria Consortium has a strong history of working hand-in-hand with governments to design and implement cutting edge research, and innovative and evidence-based health and surveillance programmes. This brochure offers examples… 17/12/2019 Malaria Consortium has a strong history of working hand-in-hand with governments to design and implement cutting edge research, and innovative and evidence-based health and surveillance programmes. This brochure offers examples of the technical assistance we have provided to various governments.
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.
07/11/2019 Journal article Institutionalisation of integrated community case management into national health systems in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review of the literature Background Integrated community case management (iCCM) for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea continues to be a recommended strategy to address child mortality in areas where access to health facilities is limited. Objective To identify… 07/11/2019 Background Integrated community case management (iCCM) for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea continues to be a recommended strategy to address child mortality in areas where access to health facilities is limited. Objective To identify models of, and gaps in, institutionalisation of benchmark components of…
02/09/2019 Learning brief Integrating birth notification into community health programmes The majority of births in South Sudan remain undocumented, despite the Ministry of Health having the legal instruments and mechanisms in place to promote early birth notification. Strong community engagement… 02/09/2019 The majority of births in South Sudan remain undocumented, despite the Ministry of Health having the legal instruments and mechanisms in place to promote early birth notification. Strong community engagement and awareness-raising interventions are required to improve birth registration and…
30/08/2019 Learning brief Pioneering the Boma Health Initiative Improving child survival remains a major challenge in the Republic of South Sudan. Community-based primary healthcare is key to tackling childhood illnesses and to achieving universal health coverage. In 2016,… 30/08/2019 Improving child survival remains a major challenge in the Republic of South Sudan. Community-based primary healthcare is key to tackling childhood illnesses and to achieving universal health coverage. In 2016, the government launched its flagship strategy: the Boma Health Initiative.
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: A prospective, multicentre, hospital-based, single-blinded, comparative trial Background Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under-five globally. The current diagnostic criteria for pneumonia are based on increased respiratory rate (RR) or chest in-drawing in… 01/07/2019 Background Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under-five globally. The current diagnostic criteria for pneumonia are based on increased respiratory rate (RR) or chest in-drawing in children with cough and/or difficulty breathing. Accurately counting RR is…
11/12/2018 Annual review Trustees' report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2018 Malaria Consortium's Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2018. 11/12/2018 Malaria Consortium's Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2018.
30/10/2018 Project brief RISE for Nutrition Malnutrition is a major public health concern in Nigeria and a contributing factor to nearly half of all child deaths in the country. The impact of malnutrition is exacerbated in… 30/10/2018 Malnutrition is a major public health concern in Nigeria and a contributing factor to nearly half of all child deaths in the country. The impact of malnutrition is exacerbated in Niger state, the largest in the country, as much of…
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…
21/09/2018 Advocacy brief Malaria Consortium and the Sustainable Development Goals At Malaria Consortium, we strive to ensure that our work contributes to achieving the Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs) by 2030. We support the countries in which we operate… 21/09/2018 At Malaria Consortium, we strive to ensure that our work contributes to achieving the Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs) by 2030. We support the countries in which we operate to ensure their citizens are free from the burden of…
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.
17/10/2017 Annual review Trustees' report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017 Malaria Consortium's Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2017. 17/10/2017 Malaria Consortium's Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2017.
17/08/2017 Journal article Evaluation of a continuous community-based insecticide-treated nets distribution pilot in Lainya County, South Sudan 2012–2013 Background Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has now been accepted as one way of sustaining ITN universal coverage. Community-based channels offer an interesting means of delivering ITNs to households to… 17/08/2017 Background Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has now been accepted as one way of sustaining ITN universal coverage. Community-based channels offer an interesting means of delivering ITNs to households to sustain universal ITN coverage. The objective of this study was…
06/07/2017 Journal article Mass drug administration in Central Equatoria, South Sudan: Results and suggestions for future distributions Background South Sudan has rolled out a neglected tropical disease programme, which envisaged deworming campaigns in states endemic for soil transmitted helminth infections and schistosomiasis. Methods In 2016, two deworming campaigns targeting school-age… 06/07/2017 Background South Sudan has rolled out a neglected tropical disease programme, which envisaged deworming campaigns in states endemic for soil transmitted helminth infections and schistosomiasis. Methods In 2016, two deworming campaigns targeting school-age children were performed in Central Equatoria. Distribution sites were set…
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…
20/11/2016 Annual review Trustees report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2016 Take a look at Malaria Consortium's trustees report and financial statements for the year that ended 31 March 2016. Also read the highlights from the trustees report and financial statements… 20/11/2016 Take a look at Malaria Consortium's trustees report and financial statements for the year that ended 31 March 2016. Also read the highlights from the trustees report and financial statements 2015–2016.
20/11/2016 Annual review Highlights from the trustees report and financial statements 2015–2016 During the first operating year of Malaria Consortium’s 2015–2019 strategy, we continued to deliver on our mission to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat… 20/11/2016 During the first operating year of Malaria Consortium’s 2015–2019 strategy, we continued to deliver on our mission to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health. This review…
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…
01/11/2016 Technical brief Neglected tropical diseases: A holistic vision for disease elimination Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over 1.4 billion people worldwide and cause half a million deaths each year. They also cause chronic disability, stigma and ill health, disproportionally affecting poor… 01/11/2016 Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over 1.4 billion people worldwide and cause half a million deaths each year. They also cause chronic disability, stigma and ill health, disproportionally affecting poor and marginalised people. Malaria Consortium aims to ensure access to…
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.
15/12/2015 Annual review Annual review: Highlights of the year 2014–2015 In 2014–2015, we continued our work to reduce malaria deaths and incidence by helping governments tailor, innovate, adopt and apply interventions best suited to their needs. We also supported the… 15/12/2015 In 2014–2015, we continued our work to reduce malaria deaths and incidence by helping governments tailor, innovate, adopt and apply interventions best suited to their needs. We also supported the delivery of integrated community case management programmes, extended our engagement…
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…
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.…
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 This article authored by Malaria Consortium staff is published by the Journal of Global Health in a Decemeber 2014 special supplement on current scientific evidence and future directions for integrated… 01/12/2014 This article authored by Malaria Consortium staff is published by the Journal of Global Health in a Decemeber 2014 special supplement on current scientific evidence and future directions for integrated community case management in Africa. Abstract Numerous studies highlight the effectiveness…
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 This article co-authored by Malaria Consortium staff is published by the Journal of Global Health in a Decemeber 2014 special supplement on current scientific evidence and future directions for integrated… 11/11/2014 This article co-authored by Malaria Consortium staff is published by the Journal of Global Health in a Decemeber 2014 special supplement on current scientific evidence and future directions for integrated community case management in Africa. Aim To identify better performing iCCM programs…
02/10/2014 Poster Integrated community case management in practice: Lessons learnt from a participatory evaluation in three African countries This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses various stakeholder perspectives on introducing large-scale integrated community case management programmes in… 02/10/2014 This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses various stakeholder perspectives on introducing large-scale integrated community case management programmes in South Sudan, Uganda and Zambia. The context-specific learnings from this…
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…
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 Abstract To decrease child mortality due to common but life-threatening illnesses, community health workers (CHWs) are trained to assess, classify and treat sick children. For pneumonia, CHWs are trained to count… 07/07/2014 Abstract To decrease child mortality due to common but life-threatening illnesses, community health workers (CHWs) are trained to assess, classify and treat sick children. For pneumonia, CHWs are trained to count the respiratory rate of a child with cough and/or difficulty…
28/02/2014 Learning paper It’s all in the detail: developing effective health-related job aids Malaria Consortium has had extensive experience designing, developing, implementing and evaluating a variety of job aids. An integral part of our work is to strengthen capacity and improve the performance… 28/02/2014 Malaria Consortium has had extensive experience designing, developing, implementing and evaluating a variety of job aids. An integral part of our work is to strengthen capacity and improve the performance of health workers to be able to prevent, diagnose, treat…
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;…
28/02/2014 Learning paper Implementação do manejo integrado de casos na comunidade O envolvimento da Malaria Consortium no MICC incluiu contribuições facilitadoras do desenvolvimento de políticas, a concepção de projectos e sua implementação desde a fase inicial, o apoio constante ao sistema… 28/02/2014 O envolvimento da Malaria Consortium no MICC incluiu contribuições facilitadoras do desenvolvimento de políticas, a concepção de projectos e sua implementação desde a fase inicial, o apoio constante ao sistema de saúde durante a implementação, a experimentação de intervenções específicas…
24/02/2014 Annual review Malaria Consortium 2003-2013: a decade in communicable disease control and child health Malaria Consortium was founded in 2003 by a small team of people with a vision - to build the capacity of malaria-endemic countries worldwide to deal with a common and… 24/02/2014 Malaria Consortium was founded in 2003 by a small team of people with a vision - to build the capacity of malaria-endemic countries worldwide to deal with a common and treatable disease that was devastating the lives of poor and…
18/11/2013 Learning paper Integrating severe acute malnutrition into the management of childhood diseases at community level in South Sudan Since December 2010, Malaria Consortium has been implementing an innovative approach to community management of severe acute malnutrition, together with an existing integrated community case management (ICCM) programme in South… 18/11/2013 Since December 2010, Malaria Consortium has been implementing an innovative approach to community management of severe acute malnutrition, together with an existing integrated community case management (ICCM) programme in South Sudan. This learning paper considers Malaria Consortium’s experience of this…
13/11/2013 Poster Reaching and sustaining high levels of ITN ownership and use through a community-based, demand-driven approach in Lainya County, South Sudan This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It presents results of a a one year pilot programme in Lainya County, South Sudan… 13/11/2013 This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It presents results of a a one year pilot programme in Lainya County, South Sudan to test the feasibility of a community-based, demand-driven, continuous distribution…
11/11/2013 Poster Distribution, delivery and allocation strategies for mass campaigns to achieve universal coverage with insecticide treated nets This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It presents results from 14 post campaign household surveys conducted in Nigeria, Ghana, South Sudan,… 11/11/2013 This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It presents results from 14 post campaign household surveys conducted in Nigeria, Ghana, South Sudan, Senegal and Uganda to assess whether strategies for mass distribution…
17/10/2013 Learning paper Insecticide treated nets: the role of the commercial sector This learning paper takes a detailed look at the approaches of direct support to the commercial insecticide treated net (ITN) market that were implemented by Malaria Consortium and its partners… 17/10/2013 This learning paper takes a detailed look at the approaches of direct support to the commercial insecticide treated net (ITN) market that were implemented by Malaria Consortium and its partners as part of mixed models of malaria prevention in three…
05/09/2013 Project brief NetWorks Project NetWorks aims to support countries in the development of efficient, comprehensive and sustainable programmes to ensure high ownership and use of long lasting insecticidal nets and other malaria prevention technologies. 05/09/2013 NetWorks aims to support countries in the development of efficient, comprehensive and sustainable programmes to ensure high ownership and use of long lasting insecticidal nets and other malaria prevention technologies.
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…
19/06/2013 Project brief HMIS in Northern Bahr el Ghazal This is a project brief describing efforts to support the implementation of a functional health management information system (HMIS) in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, South Sudan. 19/06/2013 This is a project brief describing efforts to support the implementation of a functional health management information system (HMIS) in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, South Sudan.
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.
29/05/2013 Project brief South Sudan: Addressing emergency nutritional needs in young children This project brief outlines the aim to reduce under-five mortality and morbidity by providing malnourished children with treatment for severe acute malnutrition as well as underlying infectious diseases. 29/05/2013 This project brief outlines the aim to reduce under-five mortality and morbidity by providing malnourished children with treatment for severe acute malnutrition as well as underlying infectious diseases.
14/02/2013 Project brief South Sudan: Community-based LLIN Continuous Distribution Pilot This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's pilot project to establish a community-based continuous distribution system of long lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) in South Sudan. 14/02/2013 This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's pilot project to establish a community-based continuous distribution system of long lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) in South Sudan.
23/01/2013 Brochure South Sudan Brochure A brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to combat malaria, malnutrition and other diseases in South Sudan. 23/01/2013 A brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to combat malaria, malnutrition and other diseases in South Sudan.
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…
10/04/2012 Journal article Prevalence of Trachoma in Unity State, South Sudan: Results from a Large-Scale Population-Based Survey and Potential Implications for Further Surveys Large parts of South Sudan are thought to be trachoma endemic but baseline data, required to initiate interventions, are few. District-by-district surveys, currently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO),… 10/04/2012 Large parts of South Sudan are thought to be trachoma endemic but baseline data, required to initiate interventions, are few. District-by-district surveys, currently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), are often not financially or logistically viable. We therefore adapted…
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…
22/03/2012 Project brief Rapid NTD Mapping in South Sudan This is a brief project report for Malaria Consortium's Rapid NTD Mapping work, which determined the areas of South Sudan that required mass drug administration (MDA) of preventive chemotherapy for… 22/03/2012 This is a brief project report for Malaria Consortium's Rapid NTD Mapping work, which determined the areas of South Sudan that required mass drug administration (MDA) of preventive chemotherapy for neglected tropical diseases, including lymphatic filariasis (LF), onchocerciasis, intestinal worms,…
01/12/2011 Case study South Sudan Trachoma Case Study Malaria Consortium is conducting a Mass Drug Administration project in Unity State, South Sudan to help reduce the incidence of trachoma, an NTD that can lead to blindness. 01/12/2011 Malaria Consortium is conducting a Mass Drug Administration project in Unity State, South Sudan to help reduce the incidence of trachoma, an NTD that can lead to blindness.
11/10/2011 Journal article The Cost of Antibiotic Mass Drug Administration for Trachoma Control in a Remote Area of South Sudan Trachoma is one of a group of so-called "neglected tropical diseases" (NTDs) for which safe and effective treatments are available. The International Trachoma Initiative oversees donation of the antibiotic azithromycin… 11/10/2011 Trachoma is one of a group of so-called "neglected tropical diseases" (NTDs) for which safe and effective treatments are available. The International Trachoma Initiative oversees donation of the antibiotic azithromycin to endemic countries. Delivery of this drug to communities affected…
01/09/2011 Journal article Accuracy of circulating cathodic antigen tests for rapid mapping of Schistosoma mansoni and S. haematobium infections in Southern Sudan Programmes aiming to control or eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are being scaled up in many parts of the world. As part of this ongoing effort, many countries still need… 01/09/2011 Programmes aiming to control or eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are being scaled up in many parts of the world. As part of this ongoing effort, many countries still need to complete mapping of their NTD endemic areas. This study…
01/10/2010 Journal article Trachoma Rapid Assessments in Unity and Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal States, Southern Sudan Trachoma is thought to be endemic over large parts of Southern Sudan, but empirical evidence is limited. While some areas east of the Nile have been identified as highly endemic,… 01/10/2010 Trachoma is thought to be endemic over large parts of Southern Sudan, but empirical evidence is limited. While some areas east of the Nile have been identified as highly endemic, few trachoma surveys have been conducted in the remainder of…
17/08/2010 Journal article Targeting Trachoma Control through Risk Mapping: The Example of Southern Sudan Trachoma, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide and a major cause of blindness in Southern Sudan. However, the trachoma distribution in Southern… 17/08/2010 Trachoma, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide and a major cause of blindness in Southern Sudan. However, the trachoma distribution in Southern Sudan has only been partially established and many communities in…
13/07/2010 Journal article Integrated Surveys of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Southern Sudan: How Much Do They Cost and Can They Be Refined? Control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is suggested to be more cost-effective when drugs are co-administered through a single integrated delivery system rather than separate systems. An essential prerequisite for… 13/07/2010 Control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is suggested to be more cost-effective when drugs are co-administered through a single integrated delivery system rather than separate systems. An essential prerequisite for such efficiency gains is sufficient geographical overlap of the targeted…
29/06/2010 Journal article How to (or Not to) Integrate Vertical Programmes for the Control of Major Neglected Tropical Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa Combining the delivery of multiple health interventions has the potential to minimize costs and expand intervention coverage. Integration of mass drug administration is therefore being encouraged for delivery of preventive… 29/06/2010 Combining the delivery of multiple health interventions has the potential to minimize costs and expand intervention coverage. Integration of mass drug administration is therefore being encouraged for delivery of preventive chemotherapy (PCT) to control onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminthiasis,…
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