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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.
21/08/2023 Capacity statement Couverture sanitaire universelle La couverture sanitaire universelle est essentielle pour la conception et la mise en oeuvre de nos programmes. 21/08/2023 La couverture sanitaire universelle est essentielle pour la conception et la mise en oeuvre de nos programmes.
01/06/2023 Project brief Strengthening malaria surveillance systems to improve malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment in Mozambique The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Malaria Capacity Strengthening Program aims to improve the provision of quality malaria services to reduce morbidity and mortality. 01/06/2023 The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Malaria Capacity Strengthening Program aims to improve the provision of quality malaria services to reduce morbidity and mortality.
26/05/2023 Capacity statement Cobertura universal dos cuidados de saúde A cobertura universal de saúde é fundamental para a conceção e implementação dos nossos programas. 26/05/2023 A cobertura universal de saúde é fundamental para a conceção e implementação dos nossos programas.
25/04/2023 Advocacy brief Achieving malaria elimination through public-private-philanthropic partnerships The private sector, which includes both private for-profit and private non-profit organisations, plays a critical role in Nigeria’s efforts to tackle malaria. 25/04/2023 The private sector, which includes both private for-profit and private non-profit organisations, plays a critical role in Nigeria’s efforts to tackle malaria.
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.
14/03/2023 Project brief Distributing mosquito bite-prevention tools among forest goers We are distributing malaria prevention tools among people in remote forested areas in Cambodia to support malaria elimination. 14/03/2023 We are distributing malaria prevention tools among people in remote forested areas in Cambodia to support malaria elimination.
23/02/2023 Infographic Providing essential healthcare services in South Sudan Through HPF3, a multi-donor fund focused on strengthening health services, we have supported increased access to integrated health services. 23/02/2023 Through HPF3, a multi-donor fund focused on strengthening health services, we have supported increased access to integrated health services.
30/01/2023 Project brief Happy Feet: Community-based podoconiosis prevention and control in Ethiopia The Happy Feet project aims to accelerate control of podoconiosis by creating access to better quality healthcare services. 30/01/2023 The Happy Feet project aims to accelerate control of podoconiosis by creating access to better quality healthcare services.
12/12/2022 Capacity statement Universal health coverage Universal health coverage is fundamental to the design and implementation of our programmes. 12/12/2022 Universal health coverage is fundamental to the design and implementation of our programmes.
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.
28/11/2022 Infographic Strengthening Community-based Malaria Prevention and Surveillance Interventions in Ethiopia, 2019–2022 We successfully strengthened the malaria response in two districts of the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia. 28/11/2022 We successfully strengthened the malaria response in two districts of the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia.
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.
01/11/2022 Poster Assessing Nigerian caregivers’ health-seeking behaviour when managing febrile illness and malaria in infants Caregivers use a mix of traditional and orthodox medicines, as well as unprescribed over-the-counter drugs, to treat febrile infants. 01/11/2022 Caregivers use a mix of traditional and orthodox medicines, as well as unprescribed over-the-counter drugs, to treat febrile infants.
31/10/2022 Poster Exploring the role model approach to strengthen the administration of SMC medicines in Chad The role model approach supports caregivers to administer SMC medicines more effectively. 31/10/2022 The role model approach supports caregivers to administer SMC medicines more effectively.
25/10/2022 Presentation upSCALE: Strengthening mobile health to improve disease surveillance and community-based services in Mozambique The upSCALE digital community health information platform facilitates improved quality of service delivery and, consequently, timely treatment. 25/10/2022 The upSCALE digital community health information platform facilitates improved quality of service delivery and, consequently, timely treatment.
02/09/2022 Learning brief Using the role model approach to improve malaria prevention and control: Lessons from Ethiopia To improve understanding of malaria interventions, we implemented the role model approach in selected districts in Ethiopia. 02/09/2022 To improve understanding of malaria interventions, we implemented the role model approach in selected districts in Ethiopia.
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.
13/07/2022 Project brief Health Pooled Fund lll: Provision of essential healthcare services in South Sudan With this project, we aim to reduce morbidity and mortality through increased access to integrated maternal, newborn and child health services. 13/07/2022 With this project, we aim to reduce morbidity and mortality through increased access to integrated maternal, newborn and child health services.
13/07/2022 Position statement Vaccines: The cornerstone of disease burden reduction Immunisation against infectious diseases is one of the most effective means of preventing their spread and severity. 13/07/2022 Immunisation against infectious diseases is one of the most effective means of preventing their spread and severity.
01/07/2022 Journal article Digital molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa The Digital Diagnostics for Africa Network have identified new technologies with the potential to bring the laboratory to the patient, wherever they may be. 01/07/2022 The Digital Diagnostics for Africa Network have identified new technologies with the potential to bring the laboratory to the patient, wherever they may be.
16/06/2022 Journal article The private sector market for malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Nigeria: Results of the 2018 market survey Increasing household knowledge of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) may aid increasing demand, while subsidised RDTs may address supply and price issues. 16/06/2022 Increasing household knowledge of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) may aid increasing demand, while subsidised RDTs may address supply and price issues.
06/06/2022 Journal article Surveillance as a core intervention to strengthen malaria control programmes in moderate to high transmission settings Recent improvements in malaria surveillance have opened the possibility of transforming surveillance into a core intervention. 06/06/2022 Recent improvements in malaria surveillance have opened the possibility of transforming surveillance into a core intervention.
12/02/2022 Journal article The impact of the private sector co-payment mechanism on the private market for ACT in Nigeria Supply of rapid diagnostic tests and artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) medicines needs to be synchronised to prevent high levels of ACT misuse. 12/02/2022 Supply of rapid diagnostic tests and artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) medicines needs to be synchronised to prevent high levels of ACT misuse.
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.
26/01/2022 Project brief Supporting Uganda’s Malaria Reduction and Elimination Strategy (SUMRES): Working towards malaria-free districts in Uganda The SUMRES project aims to implement integrated community case management and other vector control measures. 26/01/2022 The SUMRES project aims to implement integrated community case management and other vector control measures.
25/01/2022 Learning brief Edutainment as a vehicle for malaria-related behavior change: Lessons learnt from Uganda This malaria-related social behavior change intervention project in Uganda successfully applies strategies that focus on gender norms and perceptions. 25/01/2022 This malaria-related social behavior change intervention project in Uganda successfully applies strategies that focus on gender norms and perceptions.
10/01/2022 Project brief upSCALE: Strengthening mobile health in Mozambique We have been the key implementing partner of a scaled digital community health information system called upSCALE. 10/01/2022 We have been the key implementing partner of a scaled digital community health information system called upSCALE.
04/12/2021 Journal article Determinants of malaria testing at health facilities: The case of Uganda These findings underscore the need for malaria control programmes to provide regular supportive supervision to health facilities and training in rapid diagnostic testing. 04/12/2021 These findings underscore the need for malaria control programmes to provide regular supportive supervision to health facilities and training in rapid diagnostic testing.
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.
16/11/2021 Poster Factors predicting adherence to day two and day three seasonal malaria chemoprevention administration in four Sahelian countries Home visits by lead mothers and sensitisation about SMC dates and medicines can enhance caregiver adherence to administration of amodiaquine. 16/11/2021 Home visits by lead mothers and sensitisation about SMC dates and medicines can enhance caregiver adherence to administration of amodiaquine.
16/11/2021 Poster Integrating podoconiosis healthcare services into primary healthcare in Ethiopia Integrating detection, management, recording and reporting of podoconiosis into primary healthcare is considered feasible and acceptable. 16/11/2021 Integrating detection, management, recording and reporting of podoconiosis into primary healthcare is considered feasible and acceptable.
16/11/2021 Poster Fighting against malaria: The case of the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Malaria Action Program for Districts Malaria health service delivery and mortality and morbidity indicators improved in MAPD-supported implementation districts. 16/11/2021 Malaria health service delivery and mortality and morbidity indicators improved in MAPD-supported implementation districts.
16/11/2021 Poster Improving neglected tropical diseases services and integrating into primary health care in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region, Ethiopia Integrating NTD services into primary healthcare in Ethiopia is feasible, acceptable and increases care-seeking behaviours. 16/11/2021 Integrating NTD services into primary healthcare in Ethiopia is feasible, acceptable and increases care-seeking behaviours.
25/10/2021 Journal article Impact of current malaria infection and previous malaria exposure on the clinical profiles and outcome of COVID-19 in a high malaria transmission setting Our co-infection study found that low previous malaria exposure was associated with severe or critical COVID-19 and adverse outcomes in a high burden malaria setting. 25/10/2021 Our co-infection study found that low previous malaria exposure was associated with severe or critical COVID-19 and adverse outcomes in a high burden malaria setting.
15/10/2021 Project brief Improving access to malaria case management for conflict-affected populations in Cameroon To improve the quality of malaria diagnosis and treatment that community health workers provide, we will focus on an intervention to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour. 15/10/2021 To improve the quality of malaria diagnosis and treatment that community health workers provide, we will focus on an intervention to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour.
15/10/2021 Journal article A feasibility study to assess non-clinical community health workers’ capacity to use simplified protocols and tools to treat severe acute malnutrition in Niger state, Nigeria With training and supportive supervision, community-oriented resource persons can treat severe acute malnutrition in under-fives and refer complicated cases. 15/10/2021 With training and supportive supervision, community-oriented resource persons can treat severe acute malnutrition in under-fives and refer complicated cases.
24/09/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Cambodia Malaria Consortium has established itself as a leading technical research and implementing organisation in Cambodia, with a presence in the country since 2003. 24/09/2021 Malaria Consortium has established itself as a leading technical research and implementing organisation in Cambodia, with a presence in the country since 2003.
09/09/2021 Journal article Development of weight and age-based dosing of daily primaquine for radical cure of vivax malaria The lack of pharmacokinetic data in young children with vivax malaria is a major evidence gap. This study aims to develop regimens to address this. 09/09/2021 The lack of pharmacokinetic data in young children with vivax malaria is a major evidence gap. This study aims to develop regimens to address this.
08/09/2021 Journal article Effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention treatments when SMC is implemented at scale This study found that SMC was highly effective in preventing clinical malaria when delivered at scale through national malaria control programmes. 08/09/2021 This study found that SMC was highly effective in preventing clinical malaria when delivered at scale through national malaria control programmes.
31/08/2021 Project report Monitoring and improving inpatient malaria case management and health systems readiness in hospitals in Nigeria Malaria Consortium supported the implementation of new guidelines for the management of severe malaria cases in Nigeria through health systems strengthening activities. 31/08/2021 Malaria Consortium supported the implementation of new guidelines for the management of severe malaria cases in Nigeria through health systems strengthening activities.
17/08/2021 Presentation USAID MAPD end of project sustainability and transition This presentation outlines the key messages from the closure of the MAPD project in Uganda. 17/08/2021 This presentation outlines the key messages from the closure of the MAPD project in Uganda.
17/08/2021 Presentation MAPD cross-cutting strategies This presentation outlines cross-cutting issues from the MAPD project in Uganda and highlights the successes from the project. 17/08/2021 This presentation outlines cross-cutting issues from the MAPD project in Uganda and highlights the successes from the project.
17/08/2021 Presentation Effective malaria diagnosis and treatment activities implemented in support of the national malaria strategy This presentation outlines the approaches used within the USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts project in Uganda. 17/08/2021 This presentation outlines the approaches used within the USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts project in Uganda.
17/08/2021 Presentation Effective malaria prevention programs implemented in support of the national malaria control strategy This presentation highlights effective malaria prevention programs implemented as part of the USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts. 17/08/2021 This presentation highlights effective malaria prevention programs implemented as part of the USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts.
10/08/2021 Project brief Reducing the malaria burden in Nigeria We support Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to deliver interventions that are designed to develop capacity around reporting and case management. 10/08/2021 We support Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to deliver interventions that are designed to develop capacity around reporting and case management.
10/08/2021 Journal article An assessment of the knowledge, practices and resources during the delivery of malaria healthcare services among private healthcare practitioners This study determined the proportion of health workers in Uganda that adequately provided malaria case management according to national standards. 10/08/2021 This study determined the proportion of health workers in Uganda that adequately provided malaria case management according to national standards.
05/08/2021 Journal article Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of a community dialogue intervention in the prevention and control of schistosomiasis in Nampula province, Mozambique This study aimed to test the community dialogue approach to improve schistosomiasis prevention and control in Nampula province. 05/08/2021 This study aimed to test the community dialogue approach to improve schistosomiasis prevention and control in Nampula province.
02/07/2021 Journal article The effect of cattle-administered ivermectin and fipronil on the mortality and fecundity of Anopheles arabiensis Patton This study investigated the effect of two endectocides — injectable ivermectin and topical fipronil — on the survival and fecundity of zoophilic Anopheles arabiensis. 02/07/2021 This study investigated the effect of two endectocides — injectable ivermectin and topical fipronil — on the survival and fecundity of zoophilic Anopheles arabiensis.
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.
07/06/2021 Journal article Reactive, self-administered malaria treatment against asymptomatic malaria infection In the Gambia, this study co-developed and tested a trans-disciplinary approach to reduce prevalence in participating communities. 07/06/2021 In the Gambia, this study co-developed and tested a trans-disciplinary approach to reduce prevalence in participating communities.
24/05/2021 Journal article The impact of malaria coinfection on Ebola virus disease outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis This study aims to understand how the malaria and Ebola virus interact which is important to establish for future outbreaks. 24/05/2021 This study aims to understand how the malaria and Ebola virus interact which is important to establish for future outbreaks.
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.
31/03/2021 Project brief Reducing malaria morbidity in infants through intermittent preventive treatment in Nigeria This study will assess the clinical effectiveness and operational feasibility of intermittent preventive treatment in infants in Nigeria. 31/03/2021 This study will assess the clinical effectiveness and operational feasibility of intermittent preventive treatment in infants in Nigeria.
31/03/2021 Journal article Private healthcare market shaping and changes in inequities in childhood diarrhoea treatment coverage This study aims to examine inequities in the coverage of effective oral treatments for diarrhoea in under-fives in Nigeria. 31/03/2021 This study aims to examine inequities in the coverage of effective oral treatments for diarrhoea in under-fives in Nigeria.
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.
24/02/2021 Project brief Expanding mobile malaria services to hard-to-reach communities in northern Cambodia 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.
29/01/2021 Journal article Seasonal malaria chemoprevention in the Sahel subregion of Africa: A cost-effectiveness and cost-savings analysis This study provides timely and important evidence on the cost, cost-effectiveness and potential cost savings of the first large-scale, multi-country SMC campaign. 29/01/2021 This study provides timely and important evidence on the cost, cost-effectiveness and potential cost savings of the first large-scale, multi-country SMC campaign.
09/01/2021 Journal article Drug resistance markers within an evolving efficacy of anti-malarial drugs in Cameroon: A systematic review and meta-analysis (1998–2020) 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.
07/01/2021 Journal article Challenges and strategies for conducting clinical research during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences from resource-limited settings We initiated an observational case series study to assess the magnitude and clinical consequences of coinfection of COVID-19, malaria and other common infections. 07/01/2021 We initiated an observational case series study to assess the magnitude and clinical consequences of coinfection of COVID-19, malaria and other common infections.
05/12/2020 Journal article Effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale in west and central Africa: An observational study This study evaluates the ACCESS-SMC project, which sought to remove barriers to SMC scale-up in seven countries in 2015–2016. 05/12/2020 This study evaluates the ACCESS-SMC project, which sought to remove barriers to SMC scale-up in seven countries in 2015–2016.
17/11/2020 Poster Effectiveness of long-lasting insecticidal nets and intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy uptake among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Uganda Increased uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy and long-lasting insecticidal nets is contributing to malaria reduction in pregnancy cases in Uganda. 17/11/2020 Increased uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy and long-lasting insecticidal nets is contributing to malaria reduction in pregnancy cases in Uganda.
17/11/2020 Poster Health workers’ malaria case management practices in south-central Uganda, 2017–2019 Capacity development interventions supported Ugandan health workers to improve their management of malaria, even during upsurges. 17/11/2020 Capacity development interventions supported Ugandan health workers to improve their management of malaria, even during upsurges.
16/11/2020 Poster Community-driven vector control for dengue prevention in the Greater Mekong Subregion Simple, inexpensive, community-driven interventions, accompanied by effective uptake-support messaging, can lead to a strong reduction in dengue vector populations. 16/11/2020 Simple, inexpensive, community-driven interventions, accompanied by effective uptake-support messaging, can lead to a strong reduction in dengue vector populations.
16/11/2020 Poster Factors associated with severe malaria deaths: Lessons from mortality audit conducted in health facilities in Uganda To strengthen malaria management, the US President’s Malaria Initiative supported Malaria Action Program for Districts to conduct a criteria-based review. 16/11/2020 To strengthen malaria management, the US President’s Malaria Initiative supported Malaria Action Program for Districts to conduct a criteria-based review.
16/11/2020 Presentation Effectiveness of long lasting insecticidal nets and intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy uptake among pregnant women attending antenatal care in five regions of Uganda This study investigated the relationship between number of MIP cases and uptake of prevention interventions among pregnant women attending antenatal care. 16/11/2020 This study investigated the relationship between number of MIP cases and uptake of prevention interventions among pregnant women attending antenatal care.
16/11/2020 Presentation Quality of care for children with malaria at private health facilities in the mid-western region of Uganda This study assessed the quality of malaria-related care services in private facilities operating in districts supported by the MAPD project in Uganda. 16/11/2020 This study assessed the quality of malaria-related care services in private facilities operating in districts supported by the MAPD project in Uganda.
16/11/2020 Presentation Trends in malaria morbidity and mortality rates in Uganda: A four-year retrospective study This study compared severe morbidity and mortality in MAPD project and non-project districts in Uganda. 16/11/2020 This study compared severe morbidity and mortality in MAPD project and non-project districts in Uganda.
03/11/2020 Case study Empowering youth to mobilise their communities in the fight against malaria: Swale’s story Iyosiga Swale, a newly appointed young village health team member, continued to serve his community during the COVID-19 pandemic. 03/11/2020 Iyosiga Swale, a newly appointed young village health team member, continued to serve his community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/11/2020 Case study Taking the fight against malaria from home to school After receiving training from key influencers trained by USAID’s MAPD, school teacher Twinomugisa Harriet ensures her year two pupils are free from malaria.  03/11/2020 After receiving training from key influencers trained by USAID’s MAPD, school teacher Twinomugisa Harriet ensures her year two pupils are free from malaria. 
30/10/2020 Project report USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 4 report 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.
15/09/2020 Case study Tumuramye’s story about preventing malaria infection in his family USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda trained key influencers to use the ‘zooming in’ approach — a data-driven surveillance approach. 15/09/2020 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda trained key influencers to use the ‘zooming in’ approach — a data-driven surveillance approach.
24/07/2020 Research brief Co-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention: A pilot implementation study in Sokoto state, Nigeria Our pilot implementation study in Nigeria successfully delivered vitamin A supplementation to children under five using the existing SMC campaign. 24/07/2020 Our pilot implementation study in Nigeria successfully delivered vitamin A supplementation to children under five using the existing SMC campaign.
02/07/2020 Newsletter June 2020 — upSCALE newsletter Mozambique This newsletter provides an update from our upSCALE project in Mozambique. 02/07/2020 This newsletter provides an update from our upSCALE project in Mozambique.
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.
18/06/2020 Project brief Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on malaria and other infectious diseases in Uganda: Understanding comorbidities This project seeks to understand the burden of malaria, but also of TB and HIV/AIDS, among patients with COVID-19 to assess the potential interactions. 18/06/2020 This project seeks to understand the burden of malaria, but also of TB and HIV/AIDS, among patients with COVID-19 to assess the potential interactions.
10/06/2020 Advocacy brief Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: An essential health service for Nigeria With global SMC stakeholders, we have developed infection prevention contingency measures for SMC that will greatly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection. 10/06/2020 With global SMC stakeholders, we have developed infection prevention contingency measures for SMC that will greatly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.
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.
22/05/2020 Case study Malaria prevention during challenging times of COVID-19 Fewer people are following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown. 22/05/2020 Fewer people are following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown.
21/05/2020 Position statement Resistência antimicrobiana: Uma ameaça crescente à saúde global Sem uma ação urgente, milhões de vidas estão em risco e as economias sofrerão. 21/05/2020 Sem uma ação urgente, milhões de vidas estão em risco e as economias sofrerão.
14/05/2020 Journal article Quantification of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity by spectrophotometry: A systemic review and meta-analysis Our findings indicate that there is substantial variation in G6PD measurements by spectrophotometry between sites. 14/05/2020 Our findings indicate that there is substantial variation in G6PD measurements by spectrophotometry between sites.
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.
26/03/2020 Position statement Antimicrobial resistance: A growing threat to global health 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.
23/03/2020 Case study Training health extension workers in Ethiopia to provide community-based malaria prevention Read the stories of Elfinesh Goa and Mebrat Haile, health extension workers in Wolaita zone, Ethiopia.  23/03/2020 Read the stories of Elfinesh Goa and Mebrat Haile, health extension workers in Wolaita zone, Ethiopia. 
23/03/2020 Case study Working with communities in Ethiopia to prevent the spread of malaria In Ethiopia, health extension workers and the Health Development Army are working with communities to prevent malaria. 23/03/2020 In Ethiopia, health extension workers and the Health Development Army are working with communities to prevent malaria.
27/02/2020 Journal article Evaluation of a capacity building intervention on malaria treatment for under‑fives in rural health facilities in Niger state, Nigeria This study assessed the effect on malaria diagnosis and prescription practices among febrile under-fives in rural health facilities. 27/02/2020 This study assessed the effect on malaria diagnosis and prescription practices among febrile under-fives in rural health facilities.
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.
11/02/2020 Project brief Scaling up for universal coverage and impact The Scaling Up for Universal Coverage and Impact project aims to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality by 80 percent by 2020 in South Sudan. 11/02/2020 The Scaling Up for Universal Coverage and Impact project aims to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality by 80 percent by 2020 in South Sudan.
07/02/2020 Advocacy brief Antenatal care: A crucial tool in Ethiopia’s fight against malaria in pregnancy We echo the World Health Organization’s 2019 call for greater support for those most vulnerable to malaria — pregnant women and children under five. 07/02/2020 We echo the World Health Organization’s 2019 call for greater support for those most vulnerable to malaria — pregnant women and children under five.
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.
20/12/2019 Project brief Countering the spread of drug-resistant malaria in northern Cambodia 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.
20/12/2019 Project report MAPD Malaria SBCC Dipstick Report 2019 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts assess the current knowledge, attitudes and practices of malaria prevention and control in five regions in Uganda. 20/12/2019 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts assess the current knowledge, attitudes and practices of malaria prevention and control in five regions in Uganda.
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.
13/12/2019 Journal article Gender-related factors affecting health seeking for neglected tropical diseases: Findings from a qualitative study in Ethiopia This study applied a gender lens to health-seeking in Ethiopia for five neglected tropical diseases. 13/12/2019 This study applied a gender lens to health-seeking in Ethiopia for five neglected tropical diseases.
27/11/2019 Project brief upSCALE: Fortalecimento do sistema digital de saúde Temos sido o principal parceiro de implementação de um sistema digital de informação de saúde comunitária em escala chamado upSCALE. 27/11/2019 Temos sido o principal parceiro de implementação de um sistema digital de informação de saúde comunitária em escala chamado upSCALE.
22/11/2019 Poster Determinants of malaria testing at health facilities: The case of Uganda Malaria control programmes need to provide regular supportive supervision and training to health facilities and health workers. 22/11/2019 Malaria control programmes need to provide regular supportive supervision and training to health facilities and health workers.
22/11/2019 Presentation Examining the feasibility of community health worker delivery of severe acute malnutrition treatment using an innovative simplified low-literacy protocol: Results from Nigeria This presentation was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 22/11/2019 This presentation was given at the 68th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
18/11/2019 Journal article Consequences of restricting antimalarial drugs to rapid diagnostic test-positive febrile children in south-west Nigeria A longer-acting ACT may be needed as the first-line drug for treating uncomplicated malaria in high-transmission settings to prevent frequent re-infections. 18/11/2019 A longer-acting ACT may be needed as the first-line drug for treating uncomplicated malaria in high-transmission settings to prevent frequent re-infections.
12/11/2019 Project brief upSCALE: Strengthening mobile health in Mozambique We provided technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to improve disease surveillance and community-based maternal and child healthcare. 12/11/2019 We provided technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to improve disease surveillance and community-based maternal and child healthcare.
11/11/2019 Briefing note Accelerating malaria elimination in northern Cambodia through early diagnosis and treatment This briefing note describes our approach to accelerate malaria elimination through early diagnosis and treatment of mobile and migrant populations. 11/11/2019 This briefing note describes our approach to accelerate malaria elimination through early diagnosis and treatment of mobile and migrant populations.
30/10/2019 Project report USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 3 report 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...
24/10/2019 Project brief Expanding integrated community case management for maternal and child survival We supported the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen referral systems for under-fives with danger signs, and to deliver integrated community-level services. 24/10/2019 We supported the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen referral systems for under-fives with danger signs, and to deliver integrated community-level services.
23/09/2019 Project brief Regional health integration to enhance services in eastern Uganda Our project supports the delivery of malaria prevention and treatment interventions, as well as maternal, newborn and child care activities in Uganda. 23/09/2019 Our project supports the delivery of malaria prevention and treatment interventions, as well as maternal, newborn and child care activities in Uganda.
10/09/2019 Project brief Mobile malaria services for hard-to-reach communities in northeast Cambodia Since December 2015, we have been training mobile malaria workers to diagnose and treat malaria among this high-risk group in Cambodia. 10/09/2019 Since December 2015, we have been training mobile malaria workers to diagnose and treat malaria among this high-risk group in Cambodia.
10/09/2019 Project brief Building capacity for malaria elimination in southern Cambodia The RAI2E project will improve existing technical and programme management skills of health centre staff in southern Cambodia. 10/09/2019 The RAI2E project will improve existing technical and programme management skills of health centre staff in southern Cambodia.
09/09/2019 Advocacy brief Untapped potential: Integrating neglected tropical diseases into primary healthcare We believe that primary healthcare is essential to manage and, ultimately, eliminate neglected tropical diseases. 09/09/2019 We believe that primary healthcare is essential to manage and, ultimately, eliminate neglected tropical diseases.
30/08/2019 Learning brief Pioneering the Boma Health Initiative In 2016, the government launched its flagship strategy, the Boma Health Initiative, to tackle childhood illnesses and achieve universal health coverage. 30/08/2019 In 2016, the government launched its flagship strategy, the Boma Health Initiative, to tackle childhood illnesses and achieve universal health coverage.
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 Barriers on the pathway to survival for children dying from treatable illnesses in Inhambane province, Mozambique This study aimed to investigate child deaths in an area served by community health workers by analysing the influence of social capital. 27/06/2019 This study aimed to investigate child deaths in an area served by community health workers by analysing the influence of social capital.
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.
25/04/2019 Project brief Expanding rural communities' access to health services in Myanmar The project will strengthen the ability of basic health staff to provide necessary supervision, and address shortage of stocks for rapid diagnostic tests and medicines. 25/04/2019 The project will strengthen the ability of basic health staff to provide necessary supervision, and address shortage of stocks for rapid diagnostic tests and medicines.
16/04/2019 Poster Determinants of malaria testing at health facilities: The case of Uganda We sought to assess health facilities’ capacity to provide malaria diagnosis and treatment in 43 districts in Uganda. 16/04/2019 We sought to assess health facilities’ capacity to provide malaria diagnosis and treatment in 43 districts in Uganda.
05/04/2019 Research brief Improving access to treatment for severe acute malnutrition in Nigeria With training and supportive supervision, low-literate community health workers were mostly able to identify and treat cases of acute malnutrition in under-fives. 05/04/2019 With training and supportive supervision, low-literate community health workers were mostly able to identify and treat cases of acute malnutrition in under-fives.
11/02/2019 Project brief Support to the National Malaria Programme in Nigeria 2 The SuNMap project aims to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable malaria programmes across 165 local government areas in six states of Nigeria. 11/02/2019 The SuNMap project aims to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable malaria programmes across 165 local government areas in six states of Nigeria.
28/01/2019 Learning paper Seasonal chemoprevention as an effective malaria preventive strategy for children in the Sahel This paper shares learning and recommendations from the Achieving Catalytic Expansion of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in the Sahel project. 28/01/2019 This paper shares learning and recommendations from the Achieving Catalytic Expansion of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in the Sahel project.
12/11/2018 Journal article Comparative efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine and dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Ugandan children In Uganda, artemether-lumefantrine (AL) and dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DHA-PQ) showed excellent treatment efficacy for uncomplicated malaria in prior trials. Because resistance to artemisinins and piperaquine is increasing in southeast Asia and the… 12/11/2018 In Uganda, artemether-lumefantrine (AL) and dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DHA-PQ) showed excellent treatment efficacy for uncomplicated malaria in prior trials. Because resistance to artemisinins and piperaquine is increasing in southeast Asia and the prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum polymorphisms associated with resistance has changed,…
31/10/2018 Poster Using the collaborative quality improvement approach to increase adherence to the test, treat, and track malaria case management framework: Experiences from 10 health facilities in Uganda Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. In an effort to reduce the country’s malaria burden, the Ministry of Health incorporated a number of World Health… 31/10/2018 Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. In an effort to reduce the country’s malaria burden, the Ministry of Health incorporated a number of World Health Organization recommendations on how to prevent, diagnose and treat malaria…
31/10/2018 Poster Expanding the health system into the forest: Analysis of and response to the challenge of providing malaria services inside forest areas within the Greater Mekong Subregion in the context of malaria elimination Malaria incidence in Cambodia is decreasing and transmission is increasingly confined to forest areas. However, nearly all prevention and treatment funds are being invested in villages far from forest areas,… 31/10/2018 Malaria incidence in Cambodia is decreasing and transmission is increasingly confined to forest areas. However, nearly all prevention and treatment funds are being invested in villages far from forest areas, while activities within forest areas have been much more efficient…
30/10/2018 Project report USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 2 report During its second year, the project contributed to reducing new malaria infections, increased access to treatment and reduced death. Read the Year 2 report in full... 30/10/2018 During its second year, the project contributed to reducing new malaria infections, increased access to treatment and reduced death. Read the Year 2 report in full...
29/10/2018 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…
15/10/2018 Case study Working with religious leaders to drive positive behavior change USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts works together with religious leaders to develop sermon guides about malaria and health, so these influential leaders can drive positive malaria change among their… 15/10/2018 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts works together with religious leaders to develop sermon guides about malaria and health, so these influential leaders can drive positive malaria change among their followers – a novel approach in Uganda...
25/09/2018 Poster Giving malaria the boot Uganda has one of the highest malaria infection rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Preventive interventions are available nationwide, but unengaged men (households’ core decision makers) remain key barriers to uptake. Based… 25/09/2018 Uganda has one of the highest malaria infection rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Preventive interventions are available nationwide, but unengaged men (households’ core decision makers) remain key barriers to uptake. Based on self-determination theory, USAID's Malaria Action Program for Districts and…
24/09/2018 Insight brief Maternal and newborn care: Saving premature babies in Uganda As part of the Integrated Community Case Management-Maternal and Child Survival (iCCM-MaCS) project, Malaria Consortium provided formal health facilities in Uganda with incubators and established the use of kangaroo mother… 24/09/2018 As part of the Integrated Community Case Management-Maternal and Child Survival (iCCM-MaCS) project, Malaria Consortium provided formal health facilities in Uganda with incubators and established the use of kangaroo mother care — a World Health Organization-endorsed alternative to conventional neonatal…
21/09/2018 Advocacy brief Malaria Consortium and the Sustainable Development Goals This brochure highlights some of the key ways in which Malaria Consortium is contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals and illustrates the importance of using a multifaceted approach to improve… 21/09/2018 This brochure highlights some of the key ways in which Malaria Consortium is contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals and illustrates the importance of using a multifaceted approach to improve health outcomes globally.
15/09/2018 Case study Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine on essential drugs list for preventing malaria in pregnancy USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts influences the Government of Uganda, via the Ministry of Health, to take important steps in improving provision of SP (sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine) – an essential drug… 15/09/2018 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts influences the Government of Uganda, via the Ministry of Health, to take important steps in improving provision of SP (sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine) – an essential drug needed for the prevention of malaria in pregnancy...
12/09/2018 Case study Malaria drops to no. 2 in terms of outpatient attendance in Masaka region, Uganda All districts in Masaka region, central Uganda are, for the first time reporting that malaria has fallen to become the second highest contributor to its outpatient department health issues, rather… 12/09/2018 All districts in Masaka region, central Uganda are, for the first time reporting that malaria has fallen to become the second highest contributor to its outpatient department health issues, rather than the highest...
06/09/2018 Journal article Improving health worker performance through text messaging: A mixed-methods evaluation of a pilot intervention designed to increase coverage of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy in West Nile, Uganda Poor health worker performance is a well-documented obstacle to quality service provision. Due to the increasingly widespread availability of mobile devices, mobile health (mHealth) has received growing attention as a… 06/09/2018 Poor health worker performance is a well-documented obstacle to quality service provision. Due to the increasingly widespread availability of mobile devices, mobile health (mHealth) has received growing attention as a service improvement tool. This pilot study explored feasibility, acceptability and…
05/09/2018 Case study MAPD supports improvement of malaria diagnostics capacity, outcomes and leadership USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts has built the technical and leadership capacity of Uganda to ensure accurate and appropriate malaria diagnostics... 05/09/2018 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts has built the technical and leadership capacity of Uganda to ensure accurate and appropriate malaria diagnostics...
30/08/2018 Infographic Impact: Malaria Consortium and seasonal malaria chemoprevention Malaria Consortium has been distributing preventive treatments to children under five across the Sahel region to protect them from malaria during the past four rainy seasons. Case-control studies have found… 30/08/2018 Malaria Consortium has been distributing preventive treatments to children under five across the Sahel region to protect them from malaria during the past four rainy seasons. Case-control studies have found that one treatment course of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) per…
17/08/2018 Journal article Human and Simian Malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion and Challenges for Elimination In recent years malaria initiatives have increasingly shifted from malaria control to a focus on achieving malaria elimination in the Southeast Asia region. However, this region experiences unique challenges in… 17/08/2018 In recent years malaria initiatives have increasingly shifted from malaria control to a focus on achieving malaria elimination in the Southeast Asia region. However, this region experiences unique challenges in this transition due to its distinctive malariaecosystem (mainly related to…
19/07/2018 Journal article Community understanding of the concept of pre-referral treatment and how this impacts on referral related decision-making following the provision of rectal artesunate: A qualitative study in western Uganda Background Successful pre-referral treatment with rectal artesunate (RA) for suspected severe malaria requires operational linkages between community health workers (CHWs) and referral facilities, acceptance of pre-referral treatment and adherence to referral… 19/07/2018 Background Successful pre-referral treatment with rectal artesunate (RA) for suspected severe malaria requires operational linkages between community health workers (CHWs) and referral facilities, acceptance of pre-referral treatment and adherence to referral practices by CHWs and caregivers. This qualitative study investigated how…
24/04/2018 Poster Co-implementation of malaria, neglected tropical diseases, and water, sanitation and hygiene interventions in schools in Nigeria In 2013, Nigeria’s Ministry of Health launched a National Malaria Strategic Plan and a National NTD Master Plan to achieve pre-elimination of NTDs by 2020. While much progress has been… 24/04/2018 In 2013, Nigeria’s Ministry of Health launched a National Malaria Strategic Plan and a National NTD Master Plan to achieve pre-elimination of NTDs by 2020. While much progress has been made since, coordinated scale-up is needed to reach elimination. This…
24/04/2018 Poster Scaling up community involvement for malaria prevention and control in Mozambique The Malaria Prevention and Control Project (2011-2017) aimed to reduce the number of malaria-related cases by improving the population’s knowledge of malaria, and promoting the uptake of effective malaria prevention… 24/04/2018 The Malaria Prevention and Control Project (2011-2017) aimed to reduce the number of malaria-related cases by improving the population’s knowledge of malaria, and promoting the uptake of effective malaria prevention and treatment practices at the community level. This poster discusses…
14/03/2018 Journal article Resistance of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Populations to Deltamethrin, Permethrin, and Temephos in Cambodia 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… 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…
07/02/2018 Learning brief Mobilising communities for malaria prevention and control in Mozambique Through partnering with existing community structures in Mozambique, Malaria Consortium built the capacity of community-based volunteers to deliver key messages around malaria and increase the uptake of prevention and treatment… 07/02/2018 Through partnering with existing community structures in Mozambique, Malaria Consortium built the capacity of community-based volunteers to deliver key messages around malaria and increase the uptake of prevention and treatment services. This learning brief highlights a number of important lessons…
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…
23/11/2017 Journal article Spatiotemporal distribution and population at risk of soil-transmitted helminth infections following an eight-year school-based deworming programme in Burundi, 2007-2014. Background Investigating the effect of successive annual deworming rounds on the spatiotemporal distribution of infection prevalence and numbers at risk for soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) can help identify communities nearing elimination and… 23/11/2017 Background Investigating the effect of successive annual deworming rounds on the spatiotemporal distribution of infection prevalence and numbers at risk for soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) can help identify communities nearing elimination and those needing further interventions. In this study, we aim to…
20/11/2017 Insight brief MAPD Youth Analysis Report Globally, there are few studies exploring malaria prevention and treatment among adolescents, with the exception of pregnant adolescents. This is despite the fact that malaria is the cause of 50… 20/11/2017 Globally, there are few studies exploring malaria prevention and treatment among adolescents, with the exception of pregnant adolescents. This is despite the fact that malaria is the cause of 50 percent of deaths in sub-Saharan African school children...
17/11/2017 Case study Improving health workers’ adherence to test, treat and track procedures Observing the test, treat and track policy requirements have been a challenge for health workers in overcrowded health facilities. A training that encouraged health workers to observe the standards of… 17/11/2017 Observing the test, treat and track policy requirements have been a challenge for health workers in overcrowded health facilities. A training that encouraged health workers to observe the standards of managing malaria cases has resulted in...
03/11/2017 Poster Determining the capability of family planning workers to deliver malaria case management in communities in Bandarban, Bangladesh This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a pilot study implemented to determine if family planning health workers — when… 03/11/2017 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a pilot study implemented to determine if family planning health workers — when adequately trained, supplied and supervised — could manage malaria cases…
03/11/2017 Poster Health worker and policy maker perspectives on use of intramuscular artesunate for pre-referral and definitive treatment of severe malaria at health posts in Ethiopia This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses the perspectives of health workers and policy makers on the use of intramuscular… 03/11/2017 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses the perspectives of health workers and policy makers on the use of intramuscular artesunate as a pre-referral and definitive treatment for severe malaria…
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…
02/11/2017 Poster Hot or not? Management of unclassified fever in children in sub-Saharan Africa This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a study which assessed the safety of conditional versus universal follow-up of children… 02/11/2017 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a study which assessed the safety of conditional versus universal follow-up of children with unclassified fever, hypothesising that the conditional arm does not…
30/10/2017 Project report USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 1 report During MAPD's first year, the project rapidly completed its start-up activities and conducted capacity building, health system strengthening, and activity implementation in all districts. Read the Year 1 report in… 30/10/2017 During MAPD's first year, the project rapidly completed its start-up activities and conducted capacity building, health system strengthening, and activity implementation in all districts. Read the Year 1 report in full...
15/10/2017 Case study Mothers receive the right number of IPTp doses to prevent malaria in pregnancy USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda has been improving the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria by pregnant women visiting antenatal centers... 15/10/2017 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda has been improving the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria by pregnant women visiting antenatal centers...
09/10/2017 Journal article Neglected tropical diseases: Exploring long-term practical approaches to achieve sustainable disease elimination and beyond This paper identifies two major priorities in the fight against NTDs: strengthening the capacity of the primary health care health system in correctly diagnosing and managing such diseases, and establishing an effective… 09/10/2017 This paper identifies two major priorities in the fight against NTDs: strengthening the capacity of the primary health care health system in correctly diagnosing and managing such diseases, and establishing an effective disease surveillance process.
29/09/2017 Project brief Strengthening primary healthcare for neglected tropical diseases in Ethiopia This pilot tests materials and processes designed to strengthen health workers' capacity to detect, manage and record neglected tropical diseases at the primary healthcare level in Ethiopia. 29/09/2017 This pilot tests materials and processes designed to strengthen health workers' capacity to detect, manage and record neglected tropical diseases at the primary healthcare level in Ethiopia.
12/09/2017 Newsletter Providing Ugandan community health workers with bicycles Village health team members from 43 communities in Iyolwa, a sub-county in eastern Uganda, received brand new bicycles this month thanks to our recent fundraising campaign. Malaria Consortium launched the… 12/09/2017 Village health team members from 43 communities in Iyolwa, a sub-county in eastern Uganda, received brand new bicycles this month thanks to our recent fundraising campaign. Malaria Consortium launched the campaign earlier this year so they can reach more people…
02/08/2017 Advocacy report Community-based primary healthcare: The key to unlocking health for all Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality… 02/08/2017 Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality and Sustainable Development Goal three can be achieved. Through CBPHC,…
27/07/2017 Project report inFocus: Trans-border malaria programme Cambodia 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…
18/07/2017 Presentation Improving health worker performance through text messaging: Pilot intervention designed to increase coverage of IPTp At Roll Back Malaria's fourth annual Social Behaviour Change Communication Working Group meeting, Malaria Consortium’s Christian Rassi presented lessons learnt from a successful pilot study designed to address key barriers… 18/07/2017 At Roll Back Malaria's fourth annual Social Behaviour Change Communication Working Group meeting, Malaria Consortium’s Christian Rassi presented lessons learnt from a successful pilot study designed to address key barriers to intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) uptake in West…
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…
02/05/2017 Case study Awareness raising activities increase community engagement in malaria prevention In Uganda – where the malaria burden is among the highest in the world – raising public awareness of the disease is helping to contribute to the prevention and treatment… 02/05/2017 In Uganda – where the malaria burden is among the highest in the world – raising public awareness of the disease is helping to contribute to the prevention and treatment of malaria in communities...
20/04/2017 Journal article Insecticide resistance patterns in Uganda and the effect of indoor residual spraying with bendiocarb on kdr L1014S frequencies in Anopheles gambiae s.s. Background 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 Background 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…
20/04/2017 Journal article Quality issues with malaria rapid diagnostic test accessories and buffer packaging: Findings from a five-country private sector project in Africa Background: Use of antigen-detecting malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) has increased exponentially over the last decade. WHO's Global Malaria Programme, FIND, and other collaborators have established a quality assurance scheme to… 20/04/2017 Background: Use of antigen-detecting malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) has increased exponentially over the last decade. WHO's Global Malaria Programme, FIND, and other collaborators have established a quality assurance scheme to guide product selection, lot verification, transport, storage, and training procedures.…
12/04/2017 Newsletter April newsletter This month marked World Health Worker Week and World Health Day. To commemorate these occasions, we reflected on community health workers and their role in extending healthcare to millions of… 12/04/2017 This month marked World Health Worker Week and World Health Day. To commemorate these occasions, we reflected on community health workers and their role in extending healthcare to millions of people in rural communities around the world. Read more in…
31/03/2017 Learning brief Informing policy and practice to improve quality of care for malaria in pregnancy in Uganda Which activities supported the uptake of results from an operational research study that explored the barriers to achieving high coverage of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy in Uganda?… 31/03/2017 Which activities supported the uptake of results from an operational research study that explored the barriers to achieving high coverage of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy in Uganda? This learning brief is particularly useful for researchers wishing to…
29/03/2017 Research brief Strengthening service delivery for malaria in pregnancy: A mobile health pilot intervention in West Nile, Uganda To address key barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy (IPTp), Malaria Consortium developed a pilot intervention that trained health workers on malaria in pregnancy.… 29/03/2017 To address key barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy (IPTp), Malaria Consortium developed a pilot intervention that trained health workers on malaria in pregnancy. Following the training, they received text messages reinforcing the training…
27/02/2017 Poster Cross border surveillance initiatives targeting mobile and migrant populations: Lessons learnt from Cambodia This poster was presented at the 2017 Keystone Symposia Global Health Series on 'Malaria: From Innovation to Eradication'. It assesses the underlying factors associated with malaria infection in mobile and… 27/02/2017 This poster was presented at the 2017 Keystone Symposia Global Health Series on 'Malaria: From Innovation to Eradication'. It assesses the underlying factors associated with malaria infection in mobile and migrant populations, as well as the differences between official and…
07/12/2016 Training materials Diagnose and treat febrile illnesses — malaria This training course targets private sector sales representatives of malaria rapid diagnostic test (mRDT) manufacturers, as well as registered mRDT providers. The modules cover how to provide quality diagnosis and… 07/12/2016 This training course targets private sector sales representatives of malaria rapid diagnostic test (mRDT) manufacturers, as well as registered mRDT providers. The modules cover how to provide quality diagnosis and fever case management using mRDTs. They also increase the capacity…
18/11/2016 Poster Improving the coverage of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy through text messaging health workers in West Nile, Uganda This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses a project that aimed to tackle malaria infection in pregnant women through intermittent… 18/11/2016 This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses a project that aimed to tackle malaria infection in pregnant women through intermittent preventive treatment and evaluates ways to effectively implement this intervention.
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.
04/11/2016 Journal article Assessing demand-side barriers to uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy: A qualitative study in two regions of Uganda Background To prevent malaria infection during pregnancy in endemic areas in Africa, the World Health Organization recommends the administration of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) as part of the focused… 04/11/2016 Background To prevent malaria infection during pregnancy in endemic areas in Africa, the World Health Organization recommends the administration of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) as part of the focused antenatal care package. However, IPTp uptake in most countries remains…
04/11/2016 Research brief Assessing and addressing barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in Uganda This research brief evaluates the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in areas of medium or high malaria transmission. IPTp is typically provided as part of the focused… 04/11/2016 This research brief evaluates the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in areas of medium or high malaria transmission. IPTp is typically provided as part of the focused antenatal care model, yet various issues are hindering the effective…
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…
18/10/2016 Journal article Health worker and policy-maker perspectives on use of intramuscular artesunate for pre-referral and definitive treatment of severe malaria at health posts in Ethiopia Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends injectable artesunate given either intravenously or by the intramuscular route for definitive treatment for severe malaria and recommends a single intramuscular dose of… 18/10/2016 Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends injectable artesunate given either intravenously or by the intramuscular route for definitive treatment for severe malaria and recommends a single intramuscular dose of intramuscular artesunate or intramuscular artemether or intramuscular quinine, in that…
12/10/2016 Journal article Health worker perspectives on the possible use of intramuscular artesunate for the treatment of severe malaria at lower-level health facilities in settings with poor access to referral facilities in Nigeria: a qualitative study Background Innovative strategies are needed to reduce malaria mortality in high burden countries like Nigeria. Given that one of the important reasons for this high malaria mortality is delay in receiving… 12/10/2016 Background Innovative strategies are needed to reduce malaria mortality in high burden countries like Nigeria. Given that one of the important reasons for this high malaria mortality is delay in receiving effective treatment, improved access to such treatment is critical. Intramuscular…
29/09/2016 Journal article Molecular determinants of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance in Plasmodium falciparum in Nigeria and the regional emergence of dhps 431V Background There are few published reports of mutations in dihydropteroate synthetase (dhps) and dihydrofolate reductase (dhfr) genes in P. falciparum populations in Nigeria, but one previous study has recorded a novel… 29/09/2016 Background There are few published reports of mutations in dihydropteroate synthetase (dhps) and dihydrofolate reductase (dhfr) genes in P. falciparum populations in Nigeria, but one previous study has recorded a novel dhps mutation at codon 431 among infections imported to the…
15/09/2016 Journal article The use of formative research to inform the design of a seasonal malaria chemoprevention intervention in northern Nigeria Background Experience of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is growing in the Sahel sub-region of Africa, though there remains insufficient evidence to recommend a standard deployment strategy. In 2012, a project was… 15/09/2016 Background Experience of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is growing in the Sahel sub-region of Africa, though there remains insufficient evidence to recommend a standard deployment strategy. In 2012, a project was initiated in Katsina state, northern Nigeria, to design an appropriate…
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…
04/07/2016 ACCESS-SMC: SBCC ACCESS-SMC factsheet ACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. The project supports National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention… 04/07/2016 ACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. The project supports National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention across the Sahel. This factsheet provides an introduction to the…
04/07/2016 Journal article Assessing supply-side barriers to uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy: A qualitative study and document and record review in two regions of Uganda Background Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP), provided as part of routine antenatal care (ANC), is one of three malaria-in-pregnancy prevention and control mechanisms recommended by the World… 04/07/2016 Background Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP), provided as part of routine antenatal care (ANC), is one of three malaria-in-pregnancy prevention and control mechanisms recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, despite high ANC attendance and increased…
02/07/2016 Newsletter Saving lives in the Sahel In the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa, 60 percent of malaria cases occur during the rainy season. Among those most at risk are children under five. Seasonal malaria chemoprevention is… 02/07/2016 In the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa, 60 percent of malaria cases occur during the rainy season. Among those most at risk are children under five. Seasonal malaria chemoprevention is a course of medicine that is up to 75 percent…
15/06/2016 Learning brief Improving severe malaria outcomes in Nigeria Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating the global adoption of injectable artesunate. This learning brief outlines…
15/06/2016 Case study Success stories on improving severe malaria outcomes Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating the global adoption of injectable artesunate. This case study highlights…
15/06/2016 Project brief Supporting the effective roll-out of dengue prevention and control guidelines in Myanmar Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on dengue outcomes, health workers tasked with implementing them need to…
15/06/2016 Project brief Supporting the effective roll-out of dengue prevention and control guidelines in Myanmar Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on dengue outcomes, health workers tasked with implementing them need to…
08/06/2016 Advocacy brief Making the case for seasonal malaria chemoprevention Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a highly effective method of malaria prevention, recommended by the World Health Organization. This advocacy brief makes the case for scaling up SMC across the… 08/06/2016 Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a highly effective method of malaria prevention, recommended by the World Health Organization. This advocacy brief makes the case for scaling up SMC across the Sahel region, discusses the challenges to successful scale-up, and presents…
24/05/2016 Newsletter Our new malaria animation The Sustainable Development Goals aim to reduce malaria cases and deaths by further 90 percent by 2030. To find out more about the progress made and the challenges that remain… 24/05/2016 The Sustainable Development Goals aim to reduce malaria cases and deaths by further 90 percent by 2030. To find out more about the progress made and the challenges that remain to defeat one of the world's deadliest diseases, watch our…
01/05/2016 Training materials Malaria in the Asia Pacific: An interactive guide for the private sector This interactive resource provides technical and practical advice on malaria control for the private sector in the Asia-Pacific. It raises understanding of the potential human and financial impact malaria may… 01/05/2016 This interactive resource provides technical and practical advice on malaria control for the private sector in the Asia-Pacific. It raises understanding of the potential human and financial impact malaria may have on your company as well as the impact your…
18/04/2016 Journal article Reactive case-detection of malaria in Pailin province, western Cambodia: Lessons from a year-long evaluation in a pre-elimination setting Background As momentum towards malaria elimination grows, strategies are being developed for scale-up in elimination settings. One prominent strategy, reactive case detection (RACD), involves screening and treating individuals living in close… 18/04/2016 Background As momentum towards malaria elimination grows, strategies are being developed for scale-up in elimination settings. One prominent strategy, reactive case detection (RACD), involves screening and treating individuals living in close proximity to passively detected, or “index” cases. This study aims…
31/03/2016 Poster Community level understanding of the concept of pre-referral treatment and impact on referral-related decision-making following provision of rectal artesunate. A qualitative study in Western Uganda Since 2009 Malaria Consortium has been supporting the Uganda Ministry of Health in the implementationof integrated Community Case Management (iCCM). Pre-referral treatment has formed an integral part of this programming.… 31/03/2016 Since 2009 Malaria Consortium has been supporting the Uganda Ministry of Health in the implementationof integrated Community Case Management (iCCM). Pre-referral treatment has formed an integral part of this programming. Successful pre-referral treatment with RAS for suspected severe malaria requires…
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,…
31/03/2016 Journal article Have you heard of schistosomiasis? Knowledge, attitudes and practices in Nampula province, Mozambique Background Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease which affects almost 300 million people worldwide each year. It is highly endemic in Mozambique. Prevention and control of schistosomiasis relies mainly on mass drug… 31/03/2016 Background Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease which affects almost 300 million people worldwide each year. It is highly endemic in Mozambique. Prevention and control of schistosomiasis relies mainly on mass drug administration (MDA), as well as adoption of basic sanitation practices.…
16/02/2016 Project report Malaria control Nigeria: State fact sheets This is a collection of fact sheets on the ten Nigerian states in which the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) was implemented. Funded by UK aid, the project worked… 16/02/2016 This is a collection of fact sheets on the ten Nigerian states in which the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) was implemented. Funded by UK aid, the project worked with the government and people of Nigeria to strengthen the…
16/02/2016 Case study Support to National Malaria Programme: Stories of success The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project aimed to improve malaria outcomes and strengthen Nigeria’s health system, resulting in over 48,000 lives saved in 10 states. These stories capture… 16/02/2016 The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project aimed to improve malaria outcomes and strengthen Nigeria’s health system, resulting in over 48,000 lives saved in 10 states. These stories capture the intervention’s effect on the lives of individual Nigerians across…
16/02/2016 Project report Support to National Malaria Programme 2008–2016 This report summarises the achievements of the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a UK aid-funded project working with the government and people of Nigeria to strengthen the national effort… 16/02/2016 This report summarises the achievements of the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a UK aid-funded project working with the government and people of Nigeria to strengthen the national effort to control malaria. SuNMaP demonstrated that it is possible to…
16/02/2016 Journal article Positive deviance as a novel tool in malaria control and elimination: methodology, qualitative assessment and future potential Background Positive deviance (PD) is an asset-based, community-driven approach to behaviour change that has successfully been applied to address many health and social problems. It is yet to have been assessed… 16/02/2016 Background Positive deviance (PD) is an asset-based, community-driven approach to behaviour change that has successfully been applied to address many health and social problems. It is yet to have been assessed for malaria control but may represent a promising tool for…
16/02/2016 Project report Working together to combat malaria: Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) SuNMaP worked with the Nigerian government’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to harmonise donor efforts and funding agencies around national policies and plans for malaria control. Project targets were aligned with… 16/02/2016 SuNMaP worked with the Nigerian government’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to harmonise donor efforts and funding agencies around national policies and plans for malaria control. Project targets were aligned with the National Malaria Strategic Plan and Global Malaria Action Plan.…
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…
09/12/2015 Training materials Seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme start-up guide This is a practical guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a sustainable seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme in northern Nigeria, targeting the Nigeria National and State Malaria Elimination Programmes, implementing partners… 09/12/2015 This is a practical guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a sustainable seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme in northern Nigeria, targeting the Nigeria National and State Malaria Elimination Programmes, implementing partners and other stakeholders. It describes the processes, procedures, activities and…
01/12/2015 Presentation Community-based systems for the detection, treatment and reporting of malaria cases in Myanmar: Landscaping exercise with implementing partner organisations This presentation was given at the Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting 2015 and discusses current village health volunteer management and data reporting procedures across all malaria implementing partners in Myanmar.… 01/12/2015 This presentation was given at the Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting 2015 and discusses current village health volunteer management and data reporting procedures across all malaria implementing partners in Myanmar. It also provides recommendations to donors, the National Malaria Control…
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
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 Feasibility and acceptability of using intramuscular artesunate as definitive treatment for severe malaria at lower-level health facilities in southern Nigeria This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the results of a study that explored the feasibility and acceptability of intramuscular… 28/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the results of a study that explored the feasibility and acceptability of intramuscular artesunate to treat severe malaria at lower-level health facilities.
28/10/2015 Poster Use of intrarectal and injectable artesunate as treatment for severe malaria at different levels of care during the referral process: A case of three rural districts in western Uganda This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the interplay between intrarectal and injectable artesunate when used to treat severe malaria… 28/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the interplay between intrarectal and injectable artesunate when used to treat severe malaria at different healthcare levels in Uganda.
28/10/2015 Poster Antimalarial prescription practices for severe malaria cases in health facilities in Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda following training of health workers and introduction of injectable artesunate This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses a project that helped three countries revise their national treatment guidelines, train health… 28/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses a project that helped three countries revise their national treatment guidelines, train health workers and supply injectable artesunate. We evaluated the antimalarial prescription…
27/10/2015 Poster Health workers’ knowledge and administration of injectable artesunate in Ethiopia This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and assesses health workers' knowledge on injectable artesunate and how to administer it to treat… 27/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and assesses health workers' knowledge on injectable artesunate and how to administer it to treat severe malaria cases in selected health facilities.
27/10/2015 Poster Improving outcomes of severe malaria management: The role of a community transport referral system in a rural district in eastern Uganda This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the results of cross sectional surveys exploring whether a transport referral system improved… 27/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the results of cross sectional surveys exploring whether a transport referral system improved the management of severe malaria amongst children under five in…
04/09/2015 Journal article Monitoring changes in malaria epidemiology and effectiveness of interventions in Ethiopia and Uganda: Beyond Garki Project baseline survey Scale-up of malaria interventions seems to have contributed to a decline in the disease, but other factors may be at play. Understanding changes in transmission and determinant factors will help… 04/09/2015 Scale-up of malaria interventions seems to have contributed to a decline in the disease, but other factors may be at play. Understanding changes in transmission and determinant factors will help to adapt control strategies accordingly.
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 Evaluation of integrated community case management in eight districts of central Uganda Objective Evidence is limited on whether Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) improves treatment coverage of the top causes of childhood mortality (acute respiratory illnesses (ARI), diarrhoea and malaria). The coverage impact… 25/08/2015 Objective Evidence is limited on whether Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) improves treatment coverage of the top causes of childhood mortality (acute respiratory illnesses (ARI), diarrhoea and malaria). The coverage impact of iCCM in Central Uganda was evaluated. Methods Between July 2010 and…
25/08/2015 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…
03/07/2015 Journal article Malaria and the mobile and migrant population in Cambodia: A population movement framework to inform strategies for malaria control and elimination Background 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 Background 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…
30/06/2015 Advocacy brief Managing illness through better diagnosis of malaria In 2010, the World Health Organization recommended that all suspected malaria cases should receive a diagnostic test before starting treatment. This brief describes Malaria Consortium's commitment and response to extending… 30/06/2015 In 2010, the World Health Organization recommended that all suspected malaria cases should receive a diagnostic test before starting treatment. This brief describes Malaria Consortium's commitment and response to extending access to affordable, early and accurate malaria diagnosis, including working…
17/04/2015 Learning brief ‘The health shop’: Applying integrated marketing communication to generate demand for malaria testing in the private and public sectors This brief presents lessons learnt when using an integrated marketing communication (IMC) approach to increase demand for and uptake of artemisinin-based combination therapies and malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Zambia.… 17/04/2015 This brief presents lessons learnt when using an integrated marketing communication (IMC) approach to increase demand for and uptake of artemisinin-based combination therapies and malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Zambia. The project applied the ‘4Ps’ used in the private sector:…
13/04/2015 Project brief Assessing and addressing barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in Uganda: Pilot intervention This project aims to increase the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) to reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy in Uganda. Based on formative research, a pilot… 13/04/2015 This project aims to increase the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) to reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy in Uganda. Based on formative research, a pilot intervention has been developed to address one of the key…
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,…
11/02/2015 Poster Improving uptake of malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Uganda through a multipronged communication approach This poster was presented at the 14th World Congress on Public Health in February 2015 and describes Malaria Consortium's multifaceted communications approach used when introducing malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs)… 11/02/2015 This poster was presented at the 14th World Congress on Public Health in February 2015 and describes Malaria Consortium's multifaceted communications approach used when introducing malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) in 88 health facilities in mid-Western Uganda to ensure uptake…
10/12/2014 Annual review Highlights from the trustees' report and financial statements 2013–2014 This report contains excerpts from Malaria Consortium's full trustees’ report and financial statements 2013–2014. It reviews our key successes and shows the continued expansion of our programmes to improve access… 10/12/2014 This report contains excerpts from Malaria Consortium's full trustees’ report and financial statements 2013–2014. It reviews our key successes and shows the continued expansion of our programmes to improve access to effective prevention and treatment of malaria, neglected tropical diseases…
01/12/2014 Journal article A proposed model to conduct process and outcome evaluations and implementation research of child health programs in Africa using integrated community case management as an example 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… 01/12/2014 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 use a newly devised set…
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.
03/11/2014 Poster Understanding malaria prevention and treatment strategies among migrants in Thailand’s border areas This poster shows the results of a questionnaire survey conducted among migrants attending malaria clinics and border malaria posts in artemisinin resistance areas in September 2013. The survey was conducted… 03/11/2014 This poster shows the results of a questionnaire survey conducted among migrants attending malaria clinics and border malaria posts in artemisinin resistance areas in September 2013. The survey was conducted to identify malaria knowledge, prevention behaviour and treatement-seeking behaviour of…
03/11/2014 Poster Effectiveness and treatment adherence to artemether-lumefantrine colour coded unit dosed blister-packs versus standard blister-packs in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Ugandan children: A randomised controlled equivalence trial This poster was presented at the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It shows that standard blister-packs could serve as alternatives to… 03/11/2014 This poster was presented at the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It shows that standard blister-packs could serve as alternatives to colour coded unit dosed blister-packs for the management of uncomplicated…
03/11/2014 Poster Blended e-learning course: An innovative approach to train private providers on diagnosis and treatment of febrile illnesses This poster was presented at the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It discusses the impact of a combined instructor-led and e-learning… 03/11/2014 This poster was presented at the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It discusses the impact of a combined instructor-led and e-learning course developed to offer standardised quality training on diagnosis and…
03/11/2014 Poster Development and piloting of a unified technology solution for malaria rapid diagnostic tests This poster was presented at the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It discusses the uptake of a mobile application trial by… 03/11/2014 This poster was presented at the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It discusses the uptake of a mobile application trial by providers. Malaria Consortium is using unified technology solutions to mitigate…
27/10/2014 Presentation Assessing and addressing barriers to IPTp uptake in Uganda These findings on the challenges to recording and reporting uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy were presented to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG)… 27/10/2014 These findings on the challenges to recording and reporting uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy were presented to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG) in September 2014.
14/10/2014 Advocacy report Malaria in 2014: An unprecedented opportunity at the dawn of a new era Published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG), this report outlines the leading role the UK has played in achieving solid progress in the fight… 14/10/2014 Published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG), this report outlines the leading role the UK has played in achieving solid progress in the fight against malaria. As final negotiations take place over a successor framework…
14/10/2014 Journal article Routine monitoring systems for integrated community case management programs: Lessons from 18 countries in sub–Saharan Africa Abstract Integrated community case management (iCCM) programs are expanding rapidly in many low– and middle–income countries, particularly in sub–Saharan Africa. Conclusions from the recent review of iCCM programs in Africa emphasized… 14/10/2014 Abstract Integrated community case management (iCCM) programs are expanding rapidly in many low– and middle–income countries, particularly in sub–Saharan Africa. Conclusions from the recent review of iCCM programs in Africa emphasized the critical importance of using routine data to assess program…
10/10/2014 Journal article Setting global research priorities for integrated community case management (iCCM): Results from a CHNRI (Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative) exercise Aims To systematically identify global research gaps and resource priorities for integrated community case management (iCCM). Methods An iCCM Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) Advisory Group, in collaboration with the Community… 10/10/2014 Aims To systematically identify global research gaps and resource priorities for integrated community case management (iCCM). Methods An iCCM Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) Advisory Group, in collaboration with the Community Case Management Operational Research Group (CCM ORG) identified experts to…
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 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 Challenges to recording and reporting of uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy at facility level in Uganda This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses challenges to recording and reporting the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in… 02/10/2014 This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses challenges to recording and reporting the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in Uganda. Our study found that health workers…
26/09/2014 Project report Pioneer project 2009–2014: A holistic systems strengthening approach towards malaria control in midwestern Uganda Between 2009 and 2014, Malaria Consortium aimed to reduce the number of malaria cases and deaths in midwestern Uganda by supporting the Ministry of Health and national malaria programmes through… 26/09/2014 Between 2009 and 2014, Malaria Consortium aimed to reduce the number of malaria cases and deaths in midwestern Uganda by supporting the Ministry of Health and national malaria programmes through the Pioneer project, funded by Comic Relief UK. This report…
18/09/2014 Infographic Fake Medicines and Malaria 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.
22/08/2014 Learning paper Harmonisation of malaria control in Nigeria Since 2008, the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project has been strengthening the national effort to control malaria in Nigeria through harmonising efforts by local, national and international partners.… 22/08/2014 Since 2008, the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project has been strengthening the national effort to control malaria in Nigeria through harmonising efforts by local, national and international partners. This learning paper summarises the project’s challenges, as well as…
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…
14/08/2014 Journal article Evaluation of community-based systems for the surveillance of day three-positive Plasmodium falciparum cases in western Cambodia 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.
14/08/2014 Journal article “We are supposed to take care of it”: A qualitative examination of care and repair behaviour of long-lasting, insecticide-treated nets in Nasarawa state, Nigeria This study provides valuable insights into the perceptions and attitudes of users of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Nasarawa, Nigeria, on net durability, care and repair. 14/08/2014 This study provides valuable insights into the perceptions and attitudes of users of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Nasarawa, Nigeria, on net durability, care and repair.
21/07/2014 Poster The Cambodia Justice Police: Pragmatic approaches can work to clamp down on monotherapies and counterfeit drugs This poster was prepared by the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance for the second Access to Quality Medicines and Other Technologies Task Force Meeting in June 2014 in Manila. It… 21/07/2014 This poster was prepared by the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance for the second Access to Quality Medicines and Other Technologies Task Force Meeting in June 2014 in Manila. It describes Cambodia's efforts to help crack down on pharmacies selling…
21/07/2014 Poster Supply + demand = access: A profile of assured artemisinin supply system and the ACT Forecasting Consortium This poster was prepared by the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance for the second Access to Quality Medicines and Other Technologies Task Force Meeting in June 2014 in Manila. The… 21/07/2014 This poster was prepared by the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance for the second Access to Quality Medicines and Other Technologies Task Force Meeting in June 2014 in Manila. The poster discusses the need to improve forecasting of the demand…
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 Journal article Supervising community health workers in low-income countries: A review of impact and implementation issues Findings of this review suggest that high-quality supervision that focuses on supportive approaches, community monitoring, and/or quality assurance/problem -solving may be most effective for policy makers. 26/06/2014 Findings of this review suggest that high-quality supervision that focuses on supportive approaches, community monitoring, and/or quality assurance/problem -solving may be most effective for policy makers.
01/05/2014 Case study Drug redistribution in Uganda This case study describes the challenge of drug redistribution in Uganda, where many districts are facing the problem of drugs expiring on the shelves. Sharing their experiences are village health… 01/05/2014 This case study describes the challenge of drug redistribution in Uganda, where many districts are facing the problem of drugs expiring on the shelves. Sharing their experiences are village health team members who are increasingly easing the patient load of…
24/04/2014 Learning paper Positive deviance: An asset-based approach to improve malaria outcomes 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…
09/04/2014 Learning paper Integrating mRDTs into the health system in Uganda: Preparing health workers for routine use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) changed its guidelines to state that all suspected malaria cases should be tested for the presence of malaria parasites by microscopy or malaria… 09/04/2014 In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) changed its guidelines to state that all suspected malaria cases should be tested for the presence of malaria parasites by microscopy or malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) prior to treatment. A number of…
31/03/2014 Learning paper Building capacity for creating demand in support of malaria prevention and control Demand creation is the strategic combination of advocacy, communication and mobilisation approaches that seek to achieve increased community awareness of, and demand for, effective malaria prevention and treatment services. Malaria Consortium's… 31/03/2014 Demand creation is the strategic combination of advocacy, communication and mobilisation approaches that seek to achieve increased community awareness of, and demand for, effective malaria prevention and treatment services. Malaria Consortium's Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) demand creation strategy for…
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…
20/01/2014 Project brief Improving severe malaria outcomes This project brief describes a UNITAID-funded project that aims to reduce severe malaria case fatality rates through improved access to and use of injectable artesunate for the treatment of severe… 20/01/2014 This project brief describes a UNITAID-funded project that aims to reduce severe malaria case fatality rates through improved access to and use of injectable artesunate for the treatment of severe malaria.
31/12/2013 Technical brief Reducing deaths from severe malaria This Briefing Note describers a project by a consortium of partners, comprising Medicines for Malaria Venture, Clinton Health Access Initiatve and Malaria Consortium, to strengthen the market to accelerate access… 31/12/2013 This Briefing Note describers a project by a consortium of partners, comprising Medicines for Malaria Venture, Clinton Health Access Initiatve and Malaria Consortium, to strengthen the market to accelerate access to and uptake of injectable artesunate. Funded by UNITAID for…
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…
17/11/2013 Poster Positive Deviance: An innovative approach to improve malaria prevention and treatment practices among mobile and migrant workers in Cambodia Reaching mobile and migrant populations is one of the key strategies in the containment and elimination of artemisinin resistance in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). Positive Deviance (PD) is an… 17/11/2013 Reaching mobile and migrant populations is one of the key strategies in the containment and elimination of artemisinin resistance in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). Positive Deviance (PD) is an asset-based behaviour change approach with the underlying notion that every…
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.
13/11/2013 Poster Does a torn long-lasting insecticidal net fail to protect children from malaria parasitemia? Data from two cross sectional surveys in Western Uganda This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It discusses a comprehensive program to support malaria control implemented in nine districts in… 13/11/2013 This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It discusses a comprehensive program to support malaria control implemented in nine districts in Western Uganda with an estimated population of approximately 2.2 million.…
12/11/2013 Project brief Assessing and addressing barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in Uganda This project studied demand and supply side barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp). Based on the findings of the formative research, an intervention was developed… 12/11/2013 This project studied demand and supply side barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp). Based on the findings of the formative research, an intervention was developed and piloted. The intervention is currently being evaluated to assess…
11/11/2013 Poster Myanmar Artemisinin Resistance Containment survey: diagnosis and treatment This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It discusses a malaria survey of households (hh) conducted in Myanmar in 2012 in the… 11/11/2013 This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It discusses a malaria survey of households (hh) conducted in Myanmar in 2012 in the areas of known and suspected artemisinin resistance (Tier 1: strong…
11/11/2013 Poster Managing acute febrile illness in the community This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It compares the diagnoses and treatments prescribed to sick children under five years in three… 11/11/2013 This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It compares the diagnoses and treatments prescribed to sick children under five years in three settings – Midwest Uganda, Central Uganda and Luapula province in…
21/10/2013 Training materials Malaria control in humanitarian emergencies – an inter-agency field handbook The interagency field handbook was developed to set out effective malaria control responses in humanitarian emergencies, particularly during the acute phase when reliance on international humanitarian assistance is greatest. This… 21/10/2013 The interagency field handbook was developed to set out effective malaria control responses in humanitarian emergencies, particularly during the acute phase when reliance on international humanitarian assistance is greatest. This second edition represents a thorough updating and revision of the…
11/10/2013 Project brief Seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Northern Nigeria The project aims to improve child health in Katsina state through increased access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention using community-based delivery systems, and assessing its feasibility for scale up within the… 11/10/2013 The project aims to improve child health in Katsina state through increased access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention using community-based delivery systems, and assessing its feasibility for scale up within the health system.
12/08/2013 Project brief Malaria Eradication Scientific Alliance: Active Detection and Treatment (Pailin) This is a project brief outlining the aim to understand the feasibility and potential impact of screening for asymptomatic malaria in households where a febrile case of malaria has been… 12/08/2013 This is a project brief outlining the aim to understand the feasibility and potential impact of screening for asymptomatic malaria in households where a febrile case of malaria has been reported in Pailin province, Cambodia.
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…
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.
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…
11/03/2013 Project brief Stop Malaria Project - Uganda This project aims to help the Ugandan Government reach the Roll Back Malaria goal of reducing malaria-related morbidity and mortality by 70 percent by 2015 and contribute to the attainment… 11/03/2013 This project aims to help the Ugandan Government reach the Roll Back Malaria goal of reducing malaria-related morbidity and mortality by 70 percent by 2015 and contribute to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals. It is funded by USAID/President's…
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…
19/12/2012 Journal article Malaria Policy Advisory Committee to the WHO: Conclusions and recommendations of September 2012 meeting 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.
01/12/2012 Technical brief Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) in Nigeria This briefing note provides background to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Nigeria. In March 2012, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a policy recommendation for a new intervention against Plasmodium falciparum… 01/12/2012 This briefing note provides background to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Nigeria. In March 2012, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a policy recommendation for a new intervention against Plasmodium falciparum malaria - seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), previously referred to as…
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.
07/11/2012 Journal article Introduction of Newborn Care within Integrated Community Case Management in Uganda Uganda’s Ministry of Health, together with partners, has introduced integrated community case management(iCCM) for children under 5 years. We assessed how the iCCM program addresses newborn care in threemidwestern districts… 07/11/2012 Uganda’s Ministry of Health, together with partners, has introduced integrated community case management(iCCM) for children under 5 years. We assessed how the iCCM program addresses newborn care in threemidwestern districts through document reviews, structured interviews, and focus group discussions with…
08/10/2012 Journal article Finding parasites and finding challenges: improved diagnostic access and trends in reported malaria and anti-malarial drug use in Livingstone district, Zambia Understanding the impact of malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) use on management of acute febrile disease at a community level, and on the consumption of anti-malarial medicines, is critical to… 08/10/2012 Understanding the impact of malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) use on management of acute febrile disease at a community level, and on the consumption of anti-malarial medicines, is critical to the planning and success of scale-up to universal parasite-based diagnosis…
01/10/2012 Journal article Focused Screening and Treatment (FSAT): A PCR-based strategy to detect malaria parasite carriers and contain drug resistant P. falciparum, Pailin, Cambodia 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.
09/08/2012 Project brief Nigeria SuNMaP Project Brochure In Nigeria, Malaria Consortium and partners are working on the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a comprehensive project to prevent, treat, and monitor malaria and build local capacity to… 09/08/2012 In Nigeria, Malaria Consortium and partners are working on the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a comprehensive project to prevent, treat, and monitor malaria and build local capacity to control the disease.
07/08/2012 Case study Supporting Village Health Teams in Uganda - Catherine Nassiwa This is a case study on Catherine Nassiwa, who uses her role as the Malaria Focal Person in Kiboga district, Uganda to coordinate activities and mobilise development partners, Village Health… 07/08/2012 This is a case study on Catherine Nassiwa, who uses her role as the Malaria Focal Person in Kiboga district, Uganda to coordinate activities and mobilise development partners, Village Health Team members, and the Ugandan health ministry to increase access…
18/04/2012 Project brief ProMPT Ghana This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's Promoting Malaria Prevention and Treatment project in Ghana, which aimed to strengthen the capacity, effectiveness and reach of Ghana’s National Malaria Control… 18/04/2012 This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's Promoting Malaria Prevention and Treatment project in Ghana, which aimed to strengthen the capacity, effectiveness and reach of Ghana’s National Malaria Control Programme and support the engagement of all key actors in…
27/03/2012 Case study Zambia CLOVER Project: Zambulances This case study provides details on Malaria Consortium's provision of 'Zambulances', a community-based bicycle ambulance system for rural areas in Zambia. The zambulance reduces transport time and cost for those… 27/03/2012 This case study provides details on Malaria Consortium's provision of 'Zambulances', a community-based bicycle ambulance system for rural areas in Zambia. The zambulance reduces transport time and cost for those in need of prompt medical treatment.
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,…
10/01/2012 Training materials A guide for trainers of VHTs: participatory approach to improve child health through village health clubs Village health teams (VHTs) can play an important role in reducing the number of child deaths in Ugandan communities. In order to achieve this, they need to be properly trained,… 10/01/2012 Village health teams (VHTs) can play an important role in reducing the number of child deaths in Ugandan communities. In order to achieve this, they need to be properly trained, supported and motivated. VHT performance and motivation is influenced by…
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.
02/12/2011 Case study Uganda Using Mobile Phones for ICCM Malaria Consortium is piloting the use of mobile phone reporting systems to help beat childhood diseases in rural Uganda. 02/12/2011 Malaria Consortium is piloting the use of mobile phone reporting systems to help beat childhood diseases in rural Uganda.
02/12/2011 Case study Mozambique Agita and Edson visit the Community Health Worker (Agente Polivalente Elementar-APE) This case study outlines some of Malaria Consortium's work to provide technical support in training Community Health Workers and providing disease treatment and prevention in Mozambique. 02/12/2011 This case study outlines some of Malaria Consortium's work to provide technical support in training Community Health Workers and providing disease treatment and prevention in Mozambique.
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 To inform budgeting to scale up control of trachoma and other NTDs relying on large-scale mass drug administration, this study set out to determine the cost per person treated when… 11/10/2011 To inform budgeting to scale up control of trachoma and other NTDs relying on large-scale mass drug administration, this study set out to determine the cost per person treated when antibiotics were delivered via a campaign in South Sudan.
15/07/2011 Journal article The impact of mass drug administration and long-lasting insecticidal net distribution on Wuchereria bancrofti infection in humans and mosquitoes: An observational study in Northern Uganda This study aimed to investigate whether large-scale distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets could contribute towards the mass drug administration-based transmission control of lymphatic filariasis. 15/07/2011 This study aimed to investigate whether large-scale distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets could contribute towards the mass drug administration-based transmission control of lymphatic filariasis.
05/07/2011 Project report Workshop to consolidate lessons learned on BCC and mobile/migrant populations in the strategy to contain artemisinin resistant malaria 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…
30/06/2011 Journal article Mortality after fluid bolus in African children with severe infection Abstract The role of fluid resuscitation in the treatment of children with shock and life threatening infections who live in resource-limited settings is not established. Thus, the study randomly assigned children… 30/06/2011 Abstract The role of fluid resuscitation in the treatment of children with shock and life threatening infections who live in resource-limited settings is not established. Thus, the study randomly assigned children with severe febrile illness and impaired perfusion to receive boluses…
01/03/2011 Journal article Case Management of Severe Malaria - A Forgotten Practice: Experiences from Health Facilities in Uganda Severe malaria is a life-threatening medical emergency and requires prompt and effective treatment to prevent death. However, effective management of severe malaria is relatively expensive and relies heavily on well… 01/03/2011 Severe malaria is a life-threatening medical emergency and requires prompt and effective treatment to prevent death. However, effective management of severe malaria is relatively expensive and relies heavily on well equipped hospitals, with adequately trained health workers, both often lacking…
16/12/2010 Journal article The clinical impact of combining intermittent preventive treatment with home management of malaria in children aged below five years: Cluster randomised trial This study aimed to investigate the impact of seasonal intermittent preventive treatment on malaria-related morbidity in children under five who already had access to home-based management of malaria for presumptive… 16/12/2010 This study aimed to investigate the impact of seasonal intermittent preventive treatment on malaria-related morbidity in children under five who already had access to home-based management of malaria for presumptive treatment of fevers.
15/11/2010 Journal article Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy: Limited ability of Plasmodium falciparum Pfcrt, Pfmdr1, and Pfnhe1 polymorphisms to predict quinine in vitro sensitivity or clinical effectiveness in Uganda Abstract 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 Abstract 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…
13/07/2010 Journal article Community acceptability of use of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria by community health workers in Uganda Abstract 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 Abstract 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…
12/07/2010 Journal article Use of RDTs to improve malaria diagnosis and fever case management at primary healthcare facilities in Uganda This study evaluated the effect of malaria rapid diagnostic tests on health workers' antimalarial drug prescriptions among outpatients at low-level health care facilities within different malaria epidemiological settings in… 12/07/2010 This study evaluated the effect of malaria rapid diagnostic tests on health workers' antimalarial drug prescriptions among outpatients at low-level health care facilities within different malaria epidemiological settings in Uganda.
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 Abstract 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 Abstract 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,…
01/02/2010 Journal article An assessment of lot quality assurance sampling to evaluate malaria outcome indicators: Extending malaria indicator surveys Abstract Large investments and increased global prioritization of malaria prevention and treatment have resulted in greater emphasis on programme monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in many countries. Many countries currently use… 01/02/2010 Abstract Large investments and increased global prioritization of malaria prevention and treatment have resulted in greater emphasis on programme monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in many countries. Many countries currently use large multistage cluster sample surveys to monitor malaria outcome indicators…
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