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30/01/2023 Journal article A hybrid effectiveness-implementation study protocol to assess the effectiveness and chemoprevention efficacy of implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in five districts in Karamoja region, Uganda The study aims to test the effectiveness and safety of DP-SMC and SPAQ-SMC among 3–59 months old children in Karamoja region, Uganda. 30/01/2023 The study aims to test the effectiveness and safety of DP-SMC and SPAQ-SMC among 3–59 months old children in Karamoja region, Uganda.
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.
12/12/2022 Presentation Evaluation of the impact of one round of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on resistance markers associated with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine in Karamoja, Uganda, March 2022 One round of SMC with SPAQ does not appear to select for an observable change in resistance markers for SP and AQ. 12/12/2022 One round of SMC with SPAQ does not appear to select for an observable change in resistance markers for SP and AQ.
12/12/2022 Presentation Impact of the digitised Community Health Toolkit on child health outcomes in rural Uganda​ The digitised CHT intervention in Buikwe district was instrumental in enabling the availability of services for children under five in the community. 12/12/2022 The digitised CHT intervention in Buikwe district was instrumental in enabling the availability of services for children under five in the community.
03/11/2022 Presentation A non-randomised controlled trial to assess the protective effect of SMC in the context of high parasite resistance in Uganda With the National Malaria Control Division, we conducted an SMC implementation study in Karamoja, where parasite resistance is assumed to be high. 03/11/2022 With the National Malaria Control Division, we conducted an SMC implementation study in Karamoja, where parasite resistance is assumed to be high.
02/11/2022 Poster Assessing the quality of SMC delivery by village health teams in Uganda With sufficient training and stakeholder engagement, village health teams in Uganda can deliver high-quality SMC. 02/11/2022 With sufficient training and stakeholder engagement, village health teams in Uganda can deliver high-quality SMC.
02/11/2022 Poster Evaluating the adaptation of SMC implementation during COVID-19 in Karamoja, Uganda The Sahel’s SMC implementation model is feasible in Uganda. We recommend scale-up in line with WHO guidelines. 02/11/2022 The Sahel’s SMC implementation model is feasible in Uganda. We recommend scale-up in line with WHO guidelines.
02/11/2022 Presentation A cross-sectional survey to assess the feasibility and acceptability of SMC among nomadic pastoralist population, Uganda With the National Malaria Control Division, we conducted an SMC implementation study in two districts of Karamoja to assess its suitability amongst nomadic pastoralists. 02/11/2022 With the National Malaria Control Division, we conducted an SMC implementation study in two districts of Karamoja to assess its suitability amongst nomadic pastoralists.
01/11/2022 Poster Integrating gender into the process evaluation of SMC in Karamoja, Uganda: Results and future directions A gender-sensitive lens highlights complex roles, bargaining strategies, gaps and barriers for SMC programmes to monitor and address. 01/11/2022 A gender-sensitive lens highlights complex roles, bargaining strategies, gaps and barriers for SMC programmes to monitor and address.
26/09/2022 Capacity statement Changement social et comportemental En tant que pionniers de programmes CSC inclusifs de lutte contre le paludisme, nos projets ont influencé les normes sociales, les connaissances et les comportements. 26/09/2022 En tant que pionniers de programmes CSC inclusifs de lutte contre le paludisme, nos projets ont influencé les normes sociales, les connaissances et les comportements.
26/09/2022 Capacity statement Mudança social e de comportamento Enquanto líder em programas de MSC inclusivos no âmbito da malária, os nossos projectos influenciaram normas sociais, conhecimentos, atitudes e comportamentos. 26/09/2022 Enquanto líder em programas de MSC inclusivos no âmbito da malária, os nossos projectos influenciaram normas sociais, conhecimentos, atitudes e comportamentos.
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.
12/08/2022 Synopsis Exploring the use of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in South Sudan This study seeks to understand the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of SMC in South Sudan and explores scalability of SMC in other states. 12/08/2022 This study seeks to understand the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of SMC in South Sudan and explores scalability of SMC in other states.
12/07/2022 Project brief Determining the malaria burden and long-term complications following SARS-CoV-2 infection Our study conducted in Ethiopia and Uganda explores the relationship between past SARS-CoV-2 infection and malaria risk. 12/07/2022 Our study conducted in Ethiopia and Uganda explores the relationship between past SARS-CoV-2 infection and malaria risk.
31/05/2022 Technical brief Monitoria e avaliação da quimioprevenção sazonal da malária utilizando uma abordagem baseada num quadro lógico Consórcio para a Malária realizou extensas avaliações dos aspetos operacionais do programa sazonal de quimioprevenção da malária. 31/05/2022 Consórcio para a Malária realizou extensas avaliações dos aspetos operacionais do programa sazonal de quimioprevenção da malária.
26/05/2022 Technical brief Suivi et évaluation de la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier par l’approche du cadre logique Malaria Consortium a réalisé une analyse détaillée des aspects opérationnels du programme chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier. 26/05/2022 Malaria Consortium a réalisé une analyse détaillée des aspects opérationnels du programme chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier.
25/04/2022 Project report Coverage and quality of seasonal malaria chemoprevention supported by Malaria Consortium in 2021 This report outlines our methods for monitoring coverage of our SMC programme and the quality of its delivery in 2021. 25/04/2022 This report outlines our methods for monitoring coverage of our SMC programme and the quality of its delivery in 2021.
25/04/2022 Project report Malaria Consortium’s seasonal malaria chemoprevention program: Philanthropy report 2021 This report summarises achievements and challenges in areas where Malaria Consortium used philanthropic funding for SMC. 25/04/2022 This report summarises achievements and challenges in areas where Malaria Consortium used philanthropic funding for SMC.
12/04/2022 Capacity statement Social and behaviour change We implement evidence-based malaria SBC activities to promote community engagement and promote universal health coverage across Africa and Asia. 12/04/2022 We implement evidence-based malaria SBC activities to promote community engagement and promote universal health coverage across Africa and Asia.
26/03/2022 Project brief Optimising a digitised community health toolkit in Buikwe, Uganda Digital health can bring quality health services to hard-to-reach areas and facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed decision-making. 26/03/2022 Digital health can bring quality health services to hard-to-reach areas and facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed decision-making.
04/02/2022 Technical brief Monitoring and evaluating seasonal malaria chemoprevention using a logical framework approach Malaria Consortium has developed a comprehensive framework for monitoring and evaluating SMC programmes. 04/02/2022 Malaria Consortium has developed a comprehensive framework for monitoring and evaluating SMC programmes.
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.
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.
30/11/2021 Infographic Webinar: Taking seasonal malaria chemoprevention to new geographies In our webinar we are exploring if SMC can be deployed in areas in Africa outside the Sahel where malaria transmission is seasonal. 30/11/2021 In our webinar we are exploring if SMC can be deployed in areas in Africa outside the Sahel where malaria transmission is seasonal.
30/11/2021 Infographic Webinaire: Déployer la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier dans de nouvelles régions La CPS au moyen de la SPAQ au Mozambique et en Ouganda est sûre, faisable et acceptable dans le contexte local. 30/11/2021 La CPS au moyen de la SPAQ au Mozambique et en Ouganda est sûre, faisable et acceptable dans le contexte local.
30/11/2021 Infographic Webinar: Levar a quimioprevenção sazonal da malária a novas geografias Compreender as mudanças na resistência à SP em casos sintomáticos de malária para determinar o impacto a curto prazo no perfil de resistência à malária. 30/11/2021 Compreender as mudanças na resistência à SP em casos sintomáticos de malária para determinar o impacto a curto prazo no perfil de resistência à malária.
20/11/2021 Poster Feasibility, acceptability and protective effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Uganda SMC with SPAQ is feasible, acceptable and demonstrates good protective effectiveness against malaria morbidity in the Karamoja region. 20/11/2021 SMC with SPAQ is feasible, acceptable and demonstrates good protective effectiveness against malaria morbidity in the Karamoja region.
19/11/2021 Learning brief Assessing the effect of the ‘zooming-in’ approach to improve malaria-related indicators: Lessons learnt from Uganda The innovative ‘zooming-in’ communication approach can generate exceptional results when applied with sufficient time, follow-up visits, mentorship and coaching. 19/11/2021 The innovative ‘zooming-in’ communication approach can generate exceptional results when applied with sufficient time, follow-up visits, mentorship and coaching.
17/11/2021 Presentation Impact of current malaria infection and previous malaria exposure on clinical profiles and outcomes of COVID-19 in a high malaria transmission setting This study was conducted to better characterise COVID-19 in a high malaria transmission setting and to describe the clinical impact of SARS-CoV-2 and malaria co-infection. 17/11/2021 This study was conducted to better characterise COVID-19 in a high malaria transmission setting and to describe the clinical impact of SARS-CoV-2 and malaria co-infection.
16/11/2021 Poster The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on essential malaria services in northern Uganda Supporting health facilities in Uganda to adhere to COVID-19 preventive measures was essential to deliver malaria services effectively. 16/11/2021 Supporting health facilities in Uganda to adhere to COVID-19 preventive measures was essential to deliver malaria services effectively.
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 Cross-sectional assessment of heterogeneity of malaria prevalence among children 0–13 years in three malaria endemic subregions of Uganda Malaria prevalence among children in Uganda is highly heterogeneous. 16/11/2021 Malaria prevalence among children in Uganda is highly heterogeneous.
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.
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 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.
23/07/2021 Journal article Performance of five pulse oximeters to detect hypoxaemia as an indicator of severe illness in children under five by frontline health workers in low-resource settings In this first trial in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda, researchers wanted to identify the most user-friendly pulse oximeters for frontline health workers. 23/07/2021 In this first trial in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda, researchers wanted to identify the most user-friendly pulse oximeters for frontline health workers.
13/06/2021 Journal article Evaluating the interrater agreement and acceptability of a new reference tool for assessing respiratory rate in children under five with cough and/or difficulty breathing A new reference tool which facilitates manual annotation of breaths based on videos was developed to improve diagnosis of suspected cases and appropriate treatment. 13/06/2021 A new reference tool which facilitates manual annotation of breaths based on videos was developed to improve diagnosis of suspected cases and appropriate treatment.
10/06/2021 Learning paper Mettre en œuvre des campagnes de masse pendant une pandémie: Enseignements tirés du soutien à la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier pendant la COVID-19 Malaria Consortium a soutenu des programmes de CPS au Burkina Faso, au Tchad, au Nigeria, au Togo et au Mozambique. 10/06/2021 Malaria Consortium a soutenu des programmes de CPS au Burkina Faso, au Tchad, au Nigeria, au Togo et au Mozambique.
10/06/2021 Learning paper Implementação de campanhas em massa durante uma pandemia: Lições do apoio à quimioprevenção sazonal da malária durante a COVID-19 Malaria Consortium apoiou SMC no Burkina Faso, Chade, Nigéria, Togo e Moçambique. 10/06/2021 Malaria Consortium apoiou SMC no Burkina Faso, Chade, Nigéria, Togo e Moçambique.
02/06/2021 Project brief Chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier: Protéger les enfants de moins de cinq ans contre le paludisme durant les pics de transmission saisonniers En 2021, notre programme vise à atteindre 20 millions d’enfants au Burkina Faso, au Tchad, au Nigéria et au Togo. 02/06/2021 En 2021, notre programme vise à atteindre 20 millions d’enfants au Burkina Faso, au Tchad, au Nigéria et au Togo.
02/06/2021 Project brief Quimioprevenção sazonal da malária: Proteger os menores de cinco anos contra a malária durante a época alta de transmissão Em 2021, o nosso programa tem como objectivo alcançar 20 milhões de crianças no Burquina Faso, Chade, Nigéria e Togo. 02/06/2021 Em 2021, o nosso programa tem como objectivo alcançar 20 milhões de crianças no Burquina Faso, Chade, Nigéria e Togo.
02/06/2021 Synopsis Evaluating the feasibility, acceptability and protective effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Karamoja, Uganda With our study, we aim to inform malaria decision-making, policy change and strengthen existing interventions to further reduce malaria morbidity and mortality. 02/06/2021 With our study, we aim to inform malaria decision-making, policy change and strengthen existing interventions to further reduce malaria morbidity and mortality.
13/05/2021 Project brief Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: Protecting children under five from malaria during peak transmission season In 2021, Malaria Consortium's SMC programme aims to reach 20 million children in Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria and Togo. 13/05/2021 In 2021, Malaria Consortium's SMC programme aims to reach 20 million children in Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria and Togo.
29/04/2021 Learning paper Implementing mass campaigns during a pandemic: What we learnt from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19 Key learnings from supporting SMC implementation during the pandemic give invaluable insights that can inform future SMC implementation. 29/04/2021 Key learnings from supporting SMC implementation during the pandemic give invaluable insights that can inform future SMC implementation.
16/04/2021 Project report Malaria Consortium’s seasonal malaria chemoprevention program: Philanthropy report 2020 Malaria Consortium’s annual report on the use of philanthropic funding for SMC. 16/04/2021 Malaria Consortium’s annual report on the use of philanthropic funding for SMC.
25/01/2021 Capacity statement Saúde digital Acreditamos que a saúde digital é essencial para alcançar um acesso equitativo a um serviço de qualidade e aumentar a eficácia e eficiência dos sistemas de saúde. 25/01/2021 Acreditamos que a saúde digital é essencial para alcançar um acesso equitativo a um serviço de qualidade e aumentar a eficácia e eficiência dos sistemas de saúde.
14/01/2021 Capacity statement La santé numérique Nous croyons que la santé numérique est essentielle pour assurer un accès équitable à une gestion de cas de qualité et améliorer l’efficacité des systèmes de santé. 14/01/2021 Nous croyons que la santé numérique est essentielle pour assurer un accès équitable à une gestion de cas de qualité et améliorer l’efficacité des systèmes de santé.
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.
04/12/2020 Capacity statement Digital health We believe digital health is key to achieving equitable access to quality case management and advancing health system effectiveness and efficiency. 04/12/2020 We believe digital health is key to achieving equitable access to quality case management and advancing health system effectiveness and efficiency.
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 Trends in malaria morbidity and mortality rates in Uganda: A four-year retrospective study Core malaria interventions, including service delivery improvements informed by clinical and mortality audits, are likely to reduce mortality attributable to malaria. 17/11/2020 Core malaria interventions, including service delivery improvements informed by clinical and mortality audits, are likely to reduce mortality attributable to malaria.
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.
17/11/2020 Poster Quality of care for children with malaria at private health facilities in Uganda: A cross-sectional study Sub-optimal knowledge, practices and healthcare system support in private health facilities impact on the provision of quality malaria case management in Uganda. 17/11/2020 Sub-optimal knowledge, practices and healthcare system support in private health facilities impact on the provision of quality malaria case management in Uganda.
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 Poster Maintaining universal coverage of long lasting insecticidal nets through distribution in schools in Uganda We piloted a school long-lasing insecticidal net distribution programme in June 2018 in 26 Ugandan districts. 16/11/2020 We piloted a school long-lasing insecticidal net distribution programme in June 2018 in 26 Ugandan districts.
16/11/2020 Presentation Health workers’ malaria case management practices in south-central Uganda, 2017–2019 This study sought to compare health workers' practices in project and non-project districts. 16/11/2020 This study sought to compare health workers' practices in project and non-project districts.
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 Learning brief Mainstreaming gender and youth in malaria programming in Uganda Malaria Consortium's USAID MAPD project explored the gender- and youth-related norms that might be hindering effective malaria control in Uganda. 30/10/2020 Malaria Consortium's USAID MAPD project explored the gender- and youth-related norms that might be hindering effective malaria control in Uganda.
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.
26/08/2020 Capacity statement Paludisme : Surveillance et réponse Cette déclaration de capacité détaille notre expertise substantielle en matière de surveillance et de riposte, en mettant en évidence des projets en Afrique et en Asie. 26/08/2020 Cette déclaration de capacité détaille notre expertise substantielle en matière de surveillance et de riposte, en mettant en évidence des projets en Afrique et en Asie.
26/08/2020 Capacity statement Vigilância e resposta à malária Esta declaração de capacidade detalha nossa experiência substancial em vigilância e resposta à malária, destacando projetos na África e na Ásia. 26/08/2020 Esta declaração de capacidade detalha nossa experiência substancial em vigilância e resposta à malária, destacando projetos na África e na Ásia.
29/07/2020 Capacity statement Malaria surveillance and response This capacity statement details our substantial expertise in malaria surveillance and response, highlighting projects in Africa and Asia. 29/07/2020 This capacity statement details our substantial expertise in malaria surveillance and response, highlighting projects in Africa and Asia.
23/07/2020 Project brief Supporting frontline health workers in Uganda: Strengthening capacity during COVID-19 and beyond With Mastercard Foundation, we are developing the capacity of frontline health workers to tackle COVID-19 while providing community case management services. 23/07/2020 With Mastercard Foundation, we are developing the capacity of frontline health workers to tackle COVID-19 while providing community case management services.
18/06/2020 Project brief 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.
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.
05/03/2020 Brochure Estabelecimento de parcerias com os governos para melhoria da saúde materno-infantil Esta brochura apresenta exemplos da assistência técnica que temos prestado a vários governos. 05/03/2020 Esta brochura apresenta exemplos da assistência técnica que temos prestado a vários governos.
10/02/2020 Brochure Collaboration avec les gouvernements afin d’améliorer la santé maternelle et infantile Cette brochure offre des exemples de l’assistance technique que nous avons fournie à divers gouvernements. 10/02/2020 Cette brochure offre des exemples de l’assistance technique que nous avons fournie à divers gouvernements.
20/12/2019 Project report MAPD Malaria SBCC Dipstick Report 2019 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts developed a multi-pronged SBCC campaign based on collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Communication for Health Communities project (CHC), and insights into… 20/12/2019 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts developed a multi-pronged SBCC campaign based on collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Communication for Health Communities project (CHC), and insights into community drivers of change through its contextual analysis of districts.
17/12/2019 Brochure Partnering with governments to improve maternal and child health This brochure offers examples of the technical assistance we have provided to various governments. 17/12/2019 This brochure offers examples of the technical assistance we have provided to various governments.
10/12/2019 Project brief Post-distribution monitoring of long lasting insecticidal nets in Uganda In 2017–2018, the Ugandan Ministry of Health successfully implemented a universal coverage campaign for long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), distributing 26.6 million nets throughout the country. The post-distribution monitoring project… 10/12/2019 In 2017–2018, the Ugandan Ministry of Health successfully implemented a universal coverage campaign for long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), distributing 26.6 million nets throughout the country. The post-distribution monitoring project will track the ownership, use and condition of the LLINs…
05/12/2019 Journal article More work needs to be done to ensure that better pneumonia diagnostics aids are developed and launched to better support frontline health workers Malaria Consortium's response to Ansermino et al.'s article 'Are respiratory rate counters really so bad' was published in EClinicalMedicine. 05/12/2019 Malaria Consortium's response to Ansermino et al.'s article 'Are respiratory rate counters really so bad' was published in EClinicalMedicine.
22/11/2019 Poster Factors associated with severe malaria deaths: Lessons from a mortality audit conducted in health facilities in Uganda We used guidelines the government's clinical audit guidelines to audit health facilities to identify factors associated with malaria deaths and improve quality of care. 22/11/2019 We used guidelines the government's clinical audit guidelines to audit health facilities to identify factors associated with malaria deaths and improve quality of care.
22/11/2019 Poster Determinants of malaria testing at health facilities: The case of Uganda The World Health Organization recommends prompt malaria diagnosis through microscopy or malaria rapid diagnostic tests, and treatment with an effective antimalarial as key interventions to control malaria. Unfortunately, in sub-Saharan… 22/11/2019 The World Health Organization recommends prompt malaria diagnosis through microscopy or malaria rapid diagnostic tests, and treatment with an effective antimalarial as key interventions to control malaria. Unfortunately, in sub-Saharan Africa, patients and care providers often do not test fever…
22/11/2019 Poster Malaria morbidity and mortality trends in central Uganda Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Uganda, contributing 30–50 percent of outpatient department attendance and over 20 percent of inpatient hospital admissions. In the… 22/11/2019 Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Uganda, contributing 30–50 percent of outpatient department attendance and over 20 percent of inpatient hospital admissions. In the last quarter of 2016, the MAPD project instituted several interventions…
22/11/2019 Poster Maintaining universal coverage of long lasting insecticidal nets through distribution in schools in Uganda As regular use of a long lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) substantially lowers one’s risk of contracting malaria, mass net distribution campaigns seek to achieve universal coverage (one net per two… 22/11/2019 As regular use of a long lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) substantially lowers one’s risk of contracting malaria, mass net distribution campaigns seek to achieve universal coverage (one net per two individuals). Distributing LLINs in schools and antenatal care facilities to…
20/11/2019 Advocacy report The spread of superbugs: Why low- and middle-income countries must act now to tackle antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance causes at least 700,000 deaths globally each year. We need a coordinated, cross-sectoral and multi-pronged approach to respond effectively to this threat. 20/11/2019 Antimicrobial resistance causes at least 700,000 deaths globally each year. We need a coordinated, cross-sectoral and multi-pronged approach to respond effectively to this threat.
07/11/2019 Journal article Institutionalisation of integrated community case management into national health systems in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review of the literature Background Integrated community case management (iCCM) for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea continues to be a recommended strategy to address child mortality in areas where access to health facilities is limited. Objective To identify… 07/11/2019 Background Integrated community case management (iCCM) for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea continues to be a recommended strategy to address child mortality in areas where access to health facilities is limited. Objective To identify models of, and gaps in, institutionalisation of benchmark components of…
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 for maternal, newborn and child… 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 for maternal, newborn and child health; water, sanitation and hygiene; and nutrition.
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.
30/08/2019 Newsletter August 2019 newsletter Our August 2019 newsletter features a blog from USAID's Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda and the latest from our work on malaria surveillance in Mozambique. To receive the monthly… 30/08/2019 Our August 2019 newsletter features a blog from USAID's Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda and the latest from our work on malaria surveillance in Mozambique. To receive the monthly newsletter direct to your inbox, sign up here.
07/08/2019 Infographic Surveillance This fact sheet explains what surveillance is and why it is important. Malaria Consortium’s approach to surveillance is guided by a clear vision of how surveillance can strengthen a health… 07/08/2019 This fact sheet explains what surveillance is and why it is important. Malaria Consortium’s approach to surveillance is guided by a clear vision of how surveillance can strengthen a health system, particularly on key health system strengthening building blocks such…
31/07/2019 Newsletter July 2019 newsletter Our July 2019 newsletter marks the start of a new seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in the Sahel region of Africa, plus the launch of project films from Uganda and Bangladesh. To… 31/07/2019 Our July 2019 newsletter marks the start of a new seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in the Sahel region of Africa, plus the launch of project films from Uganda and Bangladesh. To receive the monthly newsletter direct to your inbox, sign up…
01/07/2019 Journal article Performance of four respiratory rate counters to support community health workers to detect the symptoms of pneumonia in children in low resource settings: A prospective, multicentre, hospital-based, single-blinded, comparative trial Background Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under-five globally. The current diagnostic criteria for pneumonia are based on increased respiratory rate (RR) or chest in-drawing in… 01/07/2019 Background Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under-five globally. The current diagnostic criteria for pneumonia are based on increased respiratory rate (RR) or chest in-drawing in children with cough and/or difficulty breathing. Accurately counting RR is…
30/05/2019 Project report Strengthening Uganda's response to malaria (SURMa) in Mid-North and Karamoja sub-regions of Uganda: Knowledge, attitudes, practices and behaviours baseline study This report presents the findings of a baseline study that sought to understand health providers’ and community members’ knowledge, attitudes, practices and behaviours in relation to malaria control. It was… 30/05/2019 This report presents the findings of a baseline study that sought to understand health providers’ and community members’ knowledge, attitudes, practices and behaviours in relation to malaria control. It was conducted in the Mid-North and Karamoja regions of Uganda as…
16/04/2019 Poster Determinants of malaria testing at health facilities: The case of Uganda In Uganda, the National Malaria Reduction Strategic Plan aims to test at least 75% of malaria suspects. We sought to assess health facilities’ capacity to provide malaria diagnosis and treatment… 16/04/2019 In Uganda, the National Malaria Reduction Strategic Plan aims to test at least 75% of malaria suspects. We sought to assess health facilities’ capacity to provide malaria diagnosis and treatment in 43 districts.
06/02/2019 Insight brief Improving maternal and newborn health in midwestern Uganda: Insights from Kibale and Hoima The districts of Kibale and Hoima in midwestern Uganda have seen some of the country's poorest reproductive maternal, newborn and child health indicators in recent years. From July 2017 to… 06/02/2019 The districts of Kibale and Hoima in midwestern Uganda have seen some of the country's poorest reproductive maternal, newborn and child health indicators in recent years. From July 2017 to December 2018, Malaria Consortium worked with the Ugandan Ministry of…
04/02/2019 Project brief Supporting government to control malaria in Uganda USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts aims to reduce malaria-related childhood and maternal morbidity and mortality in Uganda. The project provides technical and programmatic support to central and local governments… 04/02/2019 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts aims to reduce malaria-related childhood and maternal morbidity and mortality in Uganda. The project provides technical and programmatic support to central and local governments to increase the impact and reach of malaria prevention and…
13/12/2018 Annual review Annual report 2017–2018: All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG) provides a forum for exploring issues pertaining to the fight against malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Keeping malaria… 13/12/2018 The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG) provides a forum for exploring issues pertaining to the fight against malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Keeping malaria and NTDs high on the political agenda is crucial to…
11/12/2018 Annual review Trustees' report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2018 Malaria Consortium's Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2018. 11/12/2018 Malaria Consortium's Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2018.
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…
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...
26/10/2018 Journal article Effect of environmental variables and kdr resistance genotype on survival probability and infection rates in Anopheles gambiae (s.s) BACKGROUND: Environmental factors, especially ambient temperature and relative humidity affect both mosquitoes and malaria parasites. The early part of sporogony is most sensitive and is affected by high temperatures and temperature… 26/10/2018 BACKGROUND: Environmental factors, especially ambient temperature and relative humidity affect both mosquitoes and malaria parasites. The early part of sporogony is most sensitive and is affected by high temperatures and temperature fluctuation immediately following ingestion of an infectious blood meal. The…
25/10/2018 Journal article Performance, Acceptability, and Usability of Respiratory Rate Timers and Pulse Oximeters When Used by Frontline Health Workers to Detect Symptoms of Pneumonia in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia: Protocol for a Two-Phase, Multisite, Mixed-Methods Trial BACKGROUND:Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children aged under 5 years in both sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. The current diagnostic criterion for pneumonia is based… 25/10/2018 BACKGROUND:Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children aged under 5 years in both sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. The current diagnostic criterion for pneumonia is based on the increased respiratory rate (RR) in children with cough…
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 The community dialogue approach: Lessons learnt from implementation in four countries How diseases can be prevented, diagnosed and treated is sometimes misunderstood by affected communities, resulting in people getting sick more often and potentially not seeking timely or appropriate care. Improving… 25/09/2018 How diseases can be prevented, diagnosed and treated is sometimes misunderstood by affected communities, resulting in people getting sick more often and potentially not seeking timely or appropriate care. Improving knowledge and understanding of diseases alone is not enough to…
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…
24/09/2018 Project brief Strengthening Uganda's response to malaria The Strengthening Uganda’s Response to Malaria (SURMa) project aims to improve access to and uptake of high-quality malaria prevention and control services. Malaria Consortium, in partnership with Unicef, is supporting… 24/09/2018 The Strengthening Uganda’s Response to Malaria (SURMa) project aims to improve access to and uptake of high-quality malaria prevention and control services. Malaria Consortium, in partnership with Unicef, is supporting the Ministry of Health to implement the project, funded by…
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...
23/07/2018 Case study Village health club creates local solutions Since 2016, USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts (MAPD) has been working with key influencers to reduce the malaria burden in Uganda. One of them is Ernest, a volunteer community… 23/07/2018 Since 2016, USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts (MAPD) has been working with key influencers to reduce the malaria burden in Uganda. One of them is Ernest, a volunteer community health worker from Rutoke village who is promoting essential malaria…
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…
14/06/2018 Case study Pharaoh's story: Community health workers promote change through village health clubs Pharaoh, Bukinda village’s integrated community case management (iCCM) health worker, is working with members of his community to find solutions to common health issues through the establishment of village health… 14/06/2018 Pharaoh, Bukinda village’s integrated community case management (iCCM) health worker, is working with members of his community to find solutions to common health issues through the establishment of village health clubs. With his experience in iCCM, Pharaoh symbolises good health…
14/06/2018 Case study Improved management and prevention of malaria in pregnancy Effective management of malaria in pregnancy (MiP) requires key antimalarial commodities to always be available at health facilities. To improve the management and prevention of MiP, USAID’s Malaria Action Program… 14/06/2018 Effective management of malaria in pregnancy (MiP) requires key antimalarial commodities to always be available at health facilities. To improve the management and prevention of MiP, USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts (MAPD) project worked at district and national levels…
02/05/2018 Case study Kibuuba’s key influencer: Promoting change from within Moses, a voluntary community health worker and key influencer from Uganda's Kibuuba village, is promoting essential malaria prevention and control behaviours. By working with local and district leaders to find… 02/05/2018 Moses, a voluntary community health worker and key influencer from Uganda's Kibuuba village, is promoting essential malaria prevention and control behaviours. By working with local and district leaders to find solutions to common health issues, he is creating sustainable change…
02/05/2018 Case study Strengthening regional referral hospitals to provide evidence‐based technical support to district health services USAID’s Malaria Action for Districts project has been working with the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen the capacity of regional referral hospitals, improve the quality of their services… 02/05/2018 USAID’s Malaria Action for Districts project has been working with the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen the capacity of regional referral hospitals, improve the quality of their services and improve the provision of technical supervision to districts. As…
24/04/2018 Poster Continuous long-lasting insecticidal net distribution through antenatal care facilities and primary schools Combining antenatal care facilities and primary schools as channels for continuous long-lasting insecticidal net distribution (LLIN) can help maintain high LLIN coverage at the community level in Uganda. This poster… 24/04/2018 Combining antenatal care facilities and primary schools as channels for continuous long-lasting insecticidal net distribution (LLIN) can help maintain high LLIN coverage at the community level in Uganda. This poster details Malaria Consortium’s approach and was presented at the seventh…
10/03/2018 Case study Innovations in the net distribution coordination: the use of WhatsApp The second Uganda universal net coverage campaign, launched in February 2017, saw the innovative use of the messenger application – WhatsApp – improve central coordination, make decision-making quicker, and promote… 10/03/2018 The second Uganda universal net coverage campaign, launched in February 2017, saw the innovative use of the messenger application – WhatsApp – improve central coordination, make decision-making quicker, and promote information sharing during the campaign...
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…
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 Malaria infection risk and use of insecticide treated nets in the context of insecticide resistance in Uganda This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses the results of a study on the level of personal protection provided by… 03/11/2017 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses the results of a study on the level of personal protection provided by insecticide treated nets in the presence of pyrethroid resistance, which…
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...
17/10/2017 Annual review Trustees' report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017 Malaria Consortium's Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2017. 17/10/2017 Malaria Consortium's Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2017.
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...
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…
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…
05/07/2017 Case study Delivering nets at the last mile: Success through promoting a culture of net use This success story discusses USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts, which distributed one million long lasting insecticidal nets to 1,978,114 people in three districts in Uganda in February and March… 05/07/2017 This success story discusses USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts, which distributed one million long lasting insecticidal nets to 1,978,114 people in three districts in Uganda in February and March 2017. A focus on promoting positive behaviour change led to…
07/06/2017 Journal article Community dialogues for child health: Results from a qualitative process evaluation in three countries Background Across the developing world, countries are increasingly adop ting the integrated community casemanagement of childhood illnesses (iCCM) strategy in efforts to reduce child mortality. This intervention’s effectivenessis dependent on community… 07/06/2017 Background Across the developing world, countries are increasingly adop ting the integrated community casemanagement of childhood illnesses (iCCM) strategy in efforts to reduce child mortality. This intervention’s effectivenessis dependent on community adop tion and changes in care-seeking practices. We assessed the…
15/05/2017 Case study Malaria attains a spot on district agenda USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts supported the Ministry of Health to organize a Grand Round meeting to sensitize district leaders on malaria control and highlight the need to allocate… 15/05/2017 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts supported the Ministry of Health to organize a Grand Round meeting to sensitize district leaders on malaria control and highlight the need to allocate resources for malaria control in the Rwenzori region...
09/05/2017 Journal article Childhood pneumonia diagnostics: Community health workers’ and national stakeholders’ differing perspectives of new and existing aids Background Pneumonia heavily contributes to global under-five mortality. Many countries use community case management to detect and treat childhood pneumonia. Community health workers (CHWs) have limited tools to help them assess… 09/05/2017 Background Pneumonia heavily contributes to global under-five mortality. Many countries use community case management to detect and treat childhood pneumonia. Community health workers (CHWs) have limited tools to help them assess signs of pneumonia. New respiratory rate (RR) counting devices and…
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…
17/04/2017 Journal article Travel and the emergence of high-level drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum in southwest Uganda: Results from a population-based study Background The I164L mutation on the dhfr gene confers high level resistance to sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP) but it is rare in Africa except in a cluster of reports where prevalence >10%… 17/04/2017 Background The I164L mutation on the dhfr gene confers high level resistance to sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP) but it is rare in Africa except in a cluster of reports where prevalence >10% in highland areas of southwest Uganda and eastern Rwanda. The…
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…
03/02/2017 Annual review Malaria Consortium strategy 2015–2019 To achieve our mission, Malaria Consortium will work with partners — including all levels of government — to improve the lives of all in Africa and Asia, especially the poorest… 03/02/2017 To achieve our mission, Malaria Consortium will work with partners — including all levels of government — to improve the lives of all in Africa and Asia, especially the poorest and most marginalised. We will target key health burdens, including…
21/11/2016 Learning paper Implementing mobile health solutions Malaria Consortium’s inSCALE project has been working to scale up quality integrated community case management programmes to improve child health in Uganda and Mozambique. This learning paper details the process… 21/11/2016 Malaria Consortium’s inSCALE project has been working to scale up quality integrated community case management programmes to improve child health in Uganda and Mozambique. This learning paper details the process of establishing mobile health interventions to improve community health workers’…
21/11/2016 Learning paper Implementação da tecnologia móvel da saúde O projeto inSCALE da Malaria Consortium tem se empenhado para aumentar a qualidade dos programas de manejo integrado de casos na comunidade, de forma a melhorar a saúde infantil na… 21/11/2016 O projeto inSCALE da Malaria Consortium tem se empenhado para aumentar a qualidade dos programas de manejo integrado de casos na comunidade, de forma a melhorar a saúde infantil na Uganda e em Moçambique. Este Documento de Aprendizagem detalha o…
20/11/2016 Annual review Trustees report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2016 Take a look at Malaria Consortium's trustees report and financial statements for the year that ended 31 March 2016. Also read the highlights from the trustees report and financial statements… 20/11/2016 Take a look at Malaria Consortium's trustees report and financial statements for the year that ended 31 March 2016. Also read the highlights from the trustees report and financial statements 2015–2016.
20/11/2016 Annual review Highlights from the trustees report and financial statements 2015–2016 During the first operating year of Malaria Consortium’s 2015–2019 strategy, we continued to deliver on our mission to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat… 20/11/2016 During the first operating year of Malaria Consortium’s 2015–2019 strategy, we continued to deliver on our mission to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health. This review…
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.
17/11/2016 Learning paper Evaluating pneumonia diagnostic aids Malaria Consortium’s pneumonia diagnostics project aimed to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters to help community health workers and first-level health facility… 17/11/2016 Malaria Consortium’s pneumonia diagnostics project aimed to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters to help community health workers and first-level health facility workers diagnose pneumonia symptoms in children. This learning paper details…
16/11/2016 Poster Performance of selected respiratory rate timers for the detection of symptoms of pneumonia in children at the community level This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses the pneumonia diagnostics, which aimed to identify the most accurate and acceptable tools… 16/11/2016 This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses the pneumonia diagnostics, which aimed to identify the most accurate and acceptable tools to support pneumonia diagnosis in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and…
10/11/2016 Poster Joining the halves: A private-public partnership to make routine health reporting attractive to private sector providers in Uganda This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses a study that aimed to enhance the cooperation of public and private health… 10/11/2016 This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses a study that aimed to enhance the cooperation of public and private health sectors for better health outcomes, and to encourage reporting compliance…
09/11/2016 Journal article Pneumococcal carriage in children under five years in Uganda: Will present pneumococcal conjugate vaccines be appropriate? Background Pneumonia is the major cause of death in children globally, with more than 900,000 deaths annually in children under five years of age. Streptococcus pneumoniae causes most deaths, most often… 09/11/2016 Background Pneumonia is the major cause of death in children globally, with more than 900,000 deaths annually in children under five years of age. Streptococcus pneumoniae causes most deaths, most often in the form of community acquired pneumonia. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines…
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…
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…
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…
01/03/2016 Research brief Scalable interventions to increase community health worker motivation and performance: Randomised controlled trials in Mozambique and Uganda When properly trained and equipped, community health workers (CHWs) in Africa have the potential to reduce child deaths from malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea by up to 60 percent through delivering… 01/03/2016 When properly trained and equipped, community health workers (CHWs) in Africa have the potential to reduce child deaths from malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea by up to 60 percent through delivering integrated community case management (iCCM). The Innovations at Scale for…
26/02/2016 Journal article Exposure to deltamethrin affects development of Plasmodium falciparum inside wild pyrethroid resistant Anopheles gambiae s.s. mosquitoes in Uganda Background Pyrethroid resistance in African vector mosquitoes is a threat to malaria control. Resistant mosquitoes can survive insecticide doses that would normally be lethal. We studied effects of such doses on… 26/02/2016 Background Pyrethroid resistance in African vector mosquitoes is a threat to malaria control. Resistant mosquitoes can survive insecticide doses that would normally be lethal. We studied effects of such doses on Plasmodium falciparum development inside kdr-resistant Anopheles gambiae s.s. in Uganda. Methods We…
08/02/2016 Presentation Community dialogues for child health: Results from a qualitative process evaluation in three countries This presentation was given at the first International Summit on Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) in February 2016. It discusses a process evaluation conducted to assess communities’ response to… 08/02/2016 This presentation was given at the first International Summit on Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) in February 2016. It discusses a process evaluation conducted to assess communities’ response to a community dialogue approach one year after implementation in Mozambique,…
08/02/2016 Presentation Using social and behaviour change communication to create demand for mosquito nets in the private sector This presentation was given at the first International Summit on Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) in February 2016. It discusses the results of a three-year project implemented by Malaria… 08/02/2016 This presentation was given at the first International Summit on Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) in February 2016. It discusses the results of a three-year project implemented by Malaria Consortium in Uganda to create a ‘malaria control culture' by…
08/02/2016 Presentation Using social and behaviour change communication to create a malaria control culture This presentation was given at the first International Summit on Social and Behaviour Change Communication in February 2016. It discusses the results and lessons learnt from a project implemented in… 08/02/2016 This presentation was given at the first International Summit on Social and Behaviour Change Communication in February 2016. It discusses the results and lessons learnt from a project implemented in Uganda to foster a ‘malaria control culture’ following mass distribution…
15/12/2015 Annual review Annual review: Highlights of the year 2014–2015 In 2014–2015, we continued our work to reduce malaria deaths and incidence by helping governments tailor, innovate, adopt and apply interventions best suited to their needs. We also supported the… 15/12/2015 In 2014–2015, we continued our work to reduce malaria deaths and incidence by helping governments tailor, innovate, adopt and apply interventions best suited to their needs. We also supported the delivery of integrated community case management programmes, extended our engagement…
01/12/2015 Training materials Pneumonia diagnostics: Device selection report Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five, particularly in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Community health workers (CHWs) providing health services in rural and… 01/12/2015 Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five, particularly in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Community health workers (CHWs) providing health services in rural and hard to reach areas have been trained to diagnose pneumonia…
28/10/2015 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 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…
28/10/2015 Poster Introduction of an innovative system to assist malaria rapid diagnostic testing and reporting in the private sector in Wakiso District, Uganda This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the methods and results of a project that aimed to assess the acceptability… 28/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the methods and results of a project that aimed to assess the acceptability of the Fionet™ system among private healthcare providers in Uganda…
28/10/2015 Poster Negative malaria test case management in the private retail outlets: Results from mystery patient surveys in Nigeria and Uganda This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the results of a study for which mystery patient surveys were conducted to… 28/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses the results of a study for which mystery patient surveys were conducted to understand provider’s case management following a negative test result.
28/10/2015 Poster Acceptability of selected respiratory rate counters and pulse oximeters for use by frontline health workers in the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children in sub-Saharan Africa and southeast Asia This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses Malaria Consortium’s evaluation to identify the most accurate and acceptable respiratory rate counters… 28/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and discusses Malaria Consortium’s evaluation to identify the most accurate and acceptable respiratory rate counters and pulse oximeters to help community health workers detect pneumonia…
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…
26/10/2015 Project brief Improved tools for the measurement of respiratory rate and oxygen saturation for the detection of signs of pneumonia This project aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters for the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children by community health… 26/10/2015 This project aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters for the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children by community health workers and frontline health facility workers in four low-income countries.…
02/10/2015 Journal article Impact of a behaviour change communication programme on net durability in eastern Uganda Background The importance of net durability and the average useful life of a net is increasingly recognized as one of the critical factors that determine how often nets need to be… 02/10/2015 Background The importance of net durability and the average useful life of a net is increasingly recognized as one of the critical factors that determine how often nets need to be replaced. A study to assess the effect of a net…
17/09/2015 Journal article Entomological surveillance following a long-lasting insecticidal net universal coverage campaign in Midwestern Uganda Background A universal coverage campaign (UCC) with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) was implemented in four districts in Midwestern Uganda in 2009–2010. Entomological surveys were carried out to monitor changes in vector… 17/09/2015 Background A universal coverage campaign (UCC) with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) was implemented in four districts in Midwestern Uganda in 2009–2010. Entomological surveys were carried out to monitor changes in vector density, behaviour and malaria transmission following this intervention. Methods Anopheles mosquitoes were…
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…
01/07/2015 Journal article Potential roles of mhealth for community health workers: Formative research with end users in Uganda and Mozambique Background Community health workers are reemerging as an essential component of health systems in low-income countries. However, there are concerns that unless they are adequately supported, their motivation and performance will… 01/07/2015 Background Community health workers are reemerging as an essential component of health systems in low-income countries. However, there are concerns that unless they are adequately supported, their motivation and performance will be suboptimal. mHealth presents an opportunity to improve support for…
22/05/2015 Journal article Valuing the work of unpaid community health workers and exploring the incentives to volunteering in rural Africa Abstract Community health worker (CHW) programmes are currently being scaled-up in sub-Saharan Africa to improve access to healthcare. CHWs are often volunteers; from an economic perspective, this raises considerations whether reliance… 22/05/2015 Abstract Community health worker (CHW) programmes are currently being scaled-up in sub-Saharan Africa to improve access to healthcare. CHWs are often volunteers; from an economic perspective, this raises considerations whether reliance on an unpaid workforce is sustainable and how to appropriately…
18/05/2015 Technical brief Monitoring malaria epidemiology and control in Ethiopia and Uganda: Baseline survey This report presents the results of the first survey carried out by the Beyond Garki project in October–November 2012 in four sites in Ethiopia and Uganda. It shows a number… 18/05/2015 This report presents the results of the first survey carried out by the Beyond Garki project in October–November 2012 in four sites in Ethiopia and Uganda. It shows a number of interesting malaria patterns in relation to coverage and current…
30/04/2015 Journal article Using theory and formative research to design interventions to improve community health worker motivation, retention and performance in Mozambique and Uganda Background Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly being used in low-income countries to address human resources shortages, yet there remain few effective, evidence-based strategies for addressing the enduring programmatic constraints of… 30/04/2015 Background Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly being used in low-income countries to address human resources shortages, yet there remain few effective, evidence-based strategies for addressing the enduring programmatic constraints of worker motivation, retention and performance. This paper describes how two…
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,…
16/03/2015 Journal article The effect of single or repeated home visits on the hanging and use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets following a mass distribution campaign: A cluster randomized, controlled trial Background The study objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of commonly used post-campaign hang-up visits on the hanging and use of campaign nets. Methods A cluster-randomized trial was carried out in Uganda following… 16/03/2015 Background The study objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of commonly used post-campaign hang-up visits on the hanging and use of campaign nets. Methods A cluster-randomized trial was carried out in Uganda following an ITN distribution campaign. Five clusters (parishes, consisting of ∼11…
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…
01/12/2014 Journal article Integrated community case management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea across three African countries: A qualitative study exploring lessons learnt and implications for further scale up Abstract Numerous studies highlight the effectiveness of an integrated approach for the management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea at the community level. There has however been little study on lessons… 01/12/2014 Abstract Numerous studies highlight the effectiveness of an integrated approach for the management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea at the community level. There has however been little study on lessons learnt from implementation in practice and stakeholder experiences which could…
27/11/2014 Journal article What happens to lost nets: A multi-country analysis of reasons for LLIN attrition using 14 household surveys in four countries Background While significant focus has been given to net distribution, little is known about what is done with nets that leave a household, either to be used by others or when… 27/11/2014 Background While significant focus has been given to net distribution, little is known about what is done with nets that leave a household, either to be used by others or when they are discarded. To better understand the magnitude of sharing…
17/11/2014 Presentation Evaluating the accuracy and acceptability of pneumonia diagnostic tools for community health workers in low and middle income countries This presentation was given at a Malaria Consortium symposium on improving pneumonia diagnosis in children during the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November… 17/11/2014 This presentation was given at a Malaria Consortium symposium on improving pneumonia diagnosis in children during the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It includes best practice methodologies to test the accuracy…
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 Impact of a behaviour change communication programme on net durability in eastern Uganda This poster presented at the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It assesses the effect on net durability of a net care… 03/11/2014 This poster presented at the 63rd annual American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference from 3–6 November 2014. It assesses the effect on net durability of a net care and repair behavioural change communication intervention. While the intervention improved…
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.
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…
02/10/2014 Poster Pneumonia diagnostics: Searching for new tools for frontline health workers in resource-poor settings This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses the formative research findings of the Pneumonia Diagnostics Project. The project aimed… 02/10/2014 This poster was presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town and discusses the formative research findings of the Pneumonia Diagnostics Project. The project aimed to to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly…
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…
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…
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.
10/06/2014 Learning brief Community dialogues for child health: Results from a process evaluation in three countries Community dialogues are a powerful approach to make health promotion activities more participatory and effective in addressing social norms around childcare practices. This brief discusses community responses to the approach… 10/06/2014 Community dialogues are a powerful approach to make health promotion activities more participatory and effective in addressing social norms around childcare practices. This brief discusses community responses to the approach in Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
19/05/2014 Learning brief Diálogos Comunitários para crianças saudáveis A Malaria Consortium está a apoiar o Ministério da Saúde na implementação do programa dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) com foco no Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade. O MICC… 19/05/2014 A Malaria Consortium está a apoiar o Ministério da Saúde na implementação do programa dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) com foco no Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade. O MICC inclui a capacitação dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) para poderem…
09/05/2014 Project brief Creating a private sector market for quality-assured RDTs in malaria endemic countries Diagnosis is one of many crucial components in the fight against malaria. Misdiagnosis or a lack of proper diagnosis can often lead to worsening symptoms and even death in patients… 09/05/2014 Diagnosis is one of many crucial components in the fight against malaria. Misdiagnosis or a lack of proper diagnosis can often lead to worsening symptoms and even death in patients and can unnecessarily drain antimalarial supplies in low-resource areas. Rapid…
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…
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…
02/04/2014 Project brief Fostering a culture of malaria control in Uganda This project brief describes a Malaria Consortium project in Tororo district, Uganda, which aims to reduce malaria mortality and morbidity by fostering a culture of malaria control at community and… 02/04/2014 This project brief describes a Malaria Consortium project in Tororo district, Uganda, which aims to reduce malaria mortality and morbidity by fostering a culture of malaria control at community and health facility levels.
20/03/2014 Technical brief Improving access to quality care in Uganda This Briefing Note describes a baseline and an endline survey conducted by Malaria Consortium to measure the impact of iCCM on improving health seeking behaviour and access to treatment for… 20/03/2014 This Briefing Note describes a baseline and an endline survey conducted by Malaria Consortium to measure the impact of iCCM on improving health seeking behaviour and access to treatment for children in two regions. The surveys aimed to establish whether…
28/02/2014 Learning paper It’s all in the detail: developing effective health-related job aids Malaria Consortium has had extensive experience designing, developing, implementing and evaluating a variety of job aids. An integral part of our work is to strengthen capacity and improve the performance… 28/02/2014 Malaria Consortium has had extensive experience designing, developing, implementing and evaluating a variety of job aids. An integral part of our work is to strengthen capacity and improve the performance of health workers to be able to prevent, diagnose, treat…
28/02/2014 Learning paper Implementing integrated community case management: stakeholder experiences and lessons learned in three African countries Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial… 28/02/2014 Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial of specific supportive interventions to boost effectiveness; monitoring and evaluation;…
28/02/2014 Learning paper Está tudo nos detalhes Este guia descreve a experiência interativa e baseada na pesquisa da Malaria Consortium no desenvolvimento, implementação, e avaliação de auxiliares de trabalho para os trabalhadores de saúde baseados na comunidade… 28/02/2014 Este guia descreve a experiência interativa e baseada na pesquisa da Malaria Consortium no desenvolvimento, implementação, e avaliação de auxiliares de trabalho para os trabalhadores de saúde baseados na comunidade ou baseados nas unidades sanitárias em Moçambique,Nigéria, Sudão do Sul…
28/02/2014 Learning paper Implementação do manejo integrado de casos na comunidade O envolvimento da Malaria Consortium no MICC incluiu contribuições facilitadoras do desenvolvimento de políticas, a concepção de projectos e sua implementação desde a fase inicial, o apoio constante ao sistema… 28/02/2014 O envolvimento da Malaria Consortium no MICC incluiu contribuições facilitadoras do desenvolvimento de políticas, a concepção de projectos e sua implementação desde a fase inicial, o apoio constante ao sistema de saúde durante a implementação, a experimentação de intervenções específicas…
24/02/2014 Annual review Malaria Consortium 2003-2013: a decade in communicable disease control and child health Malaria Consortium was founded in 2003 by a small team of people with a vision - to build the capacity of malaria-endemic countries worldwide to deal with a common and… 24/02/2014 Malaria Consortium was founded in 2003 by a small team of people with a vision - to build the capacity of malaria-endemic countries worldwide to deal with a common and treatable disease that was devastating the lives of poor and…
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.
08/01/2014 Technical brief Sustainable coverage of LLINs in Uganda This Briefing Note describes Malaria Consortium's support to the Ministry of Health through the Pioneer project to distribute LLINs in four districts of Mid-Western Uganda in 2009-2010. It dicusses access… 08/01/2014 This Briefing Note describes Malaria Consortium's support to the Ministry of Health through the Pioneer project to distribute LLINs in four districts of Mid-Western Uganda in 2009-2010. It dicusses access to reliable and sustainable delivery channels for long lasting insecticide…
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…
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 Distribution, delivery and allocation strategies for mass campaigns to achieve universal coverage with insecticide treated nets This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It presents results from 14 post campaign household surveys conducted in Nigeria, Ghana, South Sudan,… 11/11/2013 This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It presents results from 14 post campaign household surveys conducted in Nigeria, Ghana, South Sudan, Senegal and Uganda to assess whether strategies for mass distribution…
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 Presentation Why do health workers give antimalarials to patients with negative rapid diagnostic test results? A qualitative study of factors affecting provider decision making at rural health facilities in Uganda. 21/10/2013 A qualitative study of factors affecting provider decision making at rural health facilities in Uganda.
17/10/2013 Learning paper Insecticide treated nets: the role of the commercial sector This learning paper takes a detailed look at the approaches of direct support to the commercial insecticide treated net (ITN) market that were implemented by Malaria Consortium and its partners… 17/10/2013 This learning paper takes a detailed look at the approaches of direct support to the commercial insecticide treated net (ITN) market that were implemented by Malaria Consortium and its partners as part of mixed models of malaria prevention in three…
24/09/2013 Poster Three years of iCCM in Uganda — presentation to Ministry of Health This presentation highlights results from the monitoring and evaluation data gathered in 17 districts. 24/09/2013 This presentation highlights results from the monitoring and evaluation data gathered in 17 districts.
05/09/2013 Project brief NetWorks Project NetWorks aims to support countries in the development of efficient, comprehensive and sustainable programmes to ensure high ownership and use of long lasting insecticidal nets and other malaria prevention technologies. 05/09/2013 NetWorks aims to support countries in the development of efficient, comprehensive and sustainable programmes to ensure high ownership and use of long lasting insecticidal nets and other malaria prevention technologies.
05/09/2013 Project brief Uganda: ICCM Central This project in Uganda's Central region aims to reduce under five child mortality and improve maternal and newborn health through the provision of integrated community case management. 05/09/2013 This project in Uganda's Central region aims to reduce under five child mortality and improve maternal and newborn health through the provision of integrated community case management.
02/08/2013 Technical brief inSCALE - Community engagement approaches to improve motivation and performance of CHWs in Uganda The inSCALE project, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is working to increase coverage of integrated community case management (ICCM) and expand the number of VHTs trained to… 02/08/2013 The inSCALE project, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is working to increase coverage of integrated community case management (ICCM) and expand the number of VHTs trained to treat children under five years for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.…
01/07/2013 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…
28/05/2013 Project brief Comparing iCCM in Rural and Peri-Urban Villages in Uganda This is a project brief outlining aims to inform decision making on whether or not the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy should be tailored differently in rural and peri-urban… 28/05/2013 This is a project brief outlining aims to inform decision making on whether or not the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy should be tailored differently in rural and peri-urban settings and make recommendations for how ICCM can be improved.
28/05/2013 Technical brief inSCALE: Mobile health (mHealth) approaches to improve motivation and performance of CHWs in Uganda This is a technical brief on the inSCALE Project's use of mobile health technology to improve Community Health Worker motivation and performance in Uganda. 28/05/2013 This is a technical brief on the inSCALE Project's use of mobile health technology to improve Community Health Worker motivation and performance in Uganda.
28/05/2013 Technical brief inSCALE: Mobile health (mHealth) approaches to improve motivation and performance of CHWs in Mozambique and Uganda This is a technical brief on the use of mobile health technology in Mozambique and Uganda through Malaria Consortium's inSCALE Project. 28/05/2013 This is a technical brief on the use of mobile health technology in Mozambique and Uganda through Malaria Consortium's inSCALE Project.
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.
22/03/2013 Project brief Pioneer Project This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's Pioneer Project, which aims to reduce malaria related morbidity and mortality in the target areas and to gain a deeper understanding of… 22/03/2013 This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's Pioneer Project, which aims to reduce malaria related morbidity and mortality in the target areas and to gain a deeper understanding of the most effective approaches in achieving this objective.
22/03/2013 Project brief Mbale Malaria Control Project This is a project brief describing the Mbale Malaria Control Project, which aims to contribute to the reduction of deaths in children due to malaria and other severe childhood illnesses… 22/03/2013 This is a project brief describing the Mbale Malaria Control Project, which aims to contribute to the reduction of deaths in children due to malaria and other severe childhood illnesses through a strengthened health system.
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…
13/03/2013 Learning paper Desenvolvimento de estratégias de intervenção para melhorar a motivação e desempenho do agentes polivalentes elementares Este documento resume o processo adoptado pelo inSCALE para identicar as barreiras à motivação e desempenho dos ASBCs no Uganda e em Moçambique e documenta as soluções inovadoras para fazer… 13/03/2013 Este documento resume o processo adoptado pelo inSCALE para identicar as barreiras à motivação e desempenho dos ASBCs no Uganda e em Moçambique e documenta as soluções inovadoras para fazer face a estes desaos que são potencialmente aceitáveis e exequíveis,…
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…
23/01/2013 Brochure Uganda Brochure A brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to combat malaria, tuberculosis and other diseases in Uganda. 23/01/2013 A brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to combat malaria, tuberculosis and other diseases in Uganda.
10/01/2013 Learning paper Community dialogues for healthy children: encouraging communities to talk Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being… 10/01/2013 Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being used across sub-Saharan Africa to supplement the gaps in basic…
18/12/2012 Learning brief Successful roll out of RDTs in Uganda This brief is based on Malaria Consortium’s lessons learned over three years of implementation and research on scaling up the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests at community and health… 18/12/2012 This brief is based on Malaria Consortium’s lessons learned over three years of implementation and research on scaling up the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests at community and health facility level. It contains recommendations on critical issues which need…
12/11/2012 Project report The Clover Project Report Malaria Consortium's Clover programme aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia,… 12/11/2012 Malaria Consortium's Clover programme aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
12/11/2012 Project report Clover Country Report: Ethiopia Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in… 12/11/2012 Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
12/11/2012 Project report Clover Country Report: Mozambique Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in… 12/11/2012 Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
12/11/2012 Project report Clover Country Report: Uganda Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in… 12/11/2012 Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
12/11/2012 Project report Clover Country Report: Zambia Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in… 12/11/2012 Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
07/11/2012 Journal article Community acceptability and adoption of integrated community case management in Uganda Integrated community case management programmes require community sensitisation and targeted health systems strengthening to functioning optimally and enhance benefits such as reduced child mortality. 07/11/2012 Integrated community case management programmes require community sensitisation and targeted health systems strengthening to functioning optimally and enhance benefits such as reduced child mortality.
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…
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…
07/08/2012 Technical brief inSCALE Village Health Clubs: Improving motivation and community health This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's work to motivate and support the work of Village Health Teams in Uganda through Village Health Club forums and meetings. 07/08/2012 This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's work to motivate and support the work of Village Health Teams in Uganda through Village Health Club forums and meetings.
24/05/2012 Project brief Beyond Garki This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's Beyond Garki project, which seeks to support existing health services in Cambodia, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda to monitor changing malaria epidemiology and… 24/05/2012 This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's Beyond Garki project, which seeks to support existing health services in Cambodia, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda to monitor changing malaria epidemiology and assess the conditions necessary to reduce malaria transmission below the…
20/04/2012 Journal article Programme level implementation of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) use: outcomes and cost of training health workers at lower level health care facilities in Uganda The training of health workers in the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) is an important component of a wider strategy to improve parasite-based malaria diagnosis at lower level… 20/04/2012 The training of health workers in the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) is an important component of a wider strategy to improve parasite-based malaria diagnosis at lower level health care facilities (LLHFs) where microscopy is not readily available…
20/04/2012 Journal article Access, acceptability and utilization of community health workers using diagnostics for case management of fever in Ugandan children: a cross-sectional study Use of diagnostics in integrated community case management (iCCM) of fever is recognized as an important step in improving rational use of drugs and quality of care for febrile under-five… 20/04/2012 Use of diagnostics in integrated community case management (iCCM) of fever is recognized as an important step in improving rational use of drugs and quality of care for febrile under-five children. This study conducted in the Ugandan District of Iganga,…
04/04/2012 Case study Baby Goodluck This case study looks at one young family's experience of preventing malaria through the use of a long lasting insecticide-treated net (LLIN), provided through Malaria Consortium's Pioneer Project in Uganda.… 04/04/2012 This case study looks at one young family's experience of preventing malaria through the use of a long lasting insecticide-treated net (LLIN), provided through Malaria Consortium's Pioneer Project in Uganda.
22/03/2012 Project brief Clover Project This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease… 22/03/2012 This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease interventions through strengthened health systems in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and…
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 TB Control in Uganda This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's TB Control project, which aimed to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by tuberculosis (TB) in Karamoja, while sustaining the successes already achieved… 22/03/2012 This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's TB Control project, which aimed to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by tuberculosis (TB) in Karamoja, while sustaining the successes already achieved in TB control in the Acholi region of Uganda.
23/01/2012 Journal article Early experiences on the feasibility, acceptability and use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests at peripheral health centres in Uganda: Insights into some barriers and facilitators Abstract While feasibility of new health technologies in well-resourced healthcare settings is extensively documented, it is largely unknown in low-resourced settings. Uganda’s decision to deploy and scale up malaria rapid diagnostic… 23/01/2012 Abstract While feasibility of new health technologies in well-resourced healthcare settings is extensively documented, it is largely unknown in low-resourced settings. Uganda’s decision to deploy and scale up malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) in public health facilities and at the community…
18/01/2012 Journal article Plasmodium–Helminth coinfection and its sources of heterogeneity across East Africa Abstract Plasmodium–helminth coinfection can have a number of consequences for infected hosts, yet our knowledge of the epidemiology of coinfection across multiple settings is limited. This study investigates the distribution and… 18/01/2012 Abstract Plasmodium–helminth coinfection can have a number of consequences for infected hosts, yet our knowledge of the epidemiology of coinfection across multiple settings is limited. This study investigates the distribution and heterogeneity of coinfection with Plasmodium falciparum and 3 major helminth…
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 CSO Power Case Study Malaria Consortium is working with partner civil society organisations to train local staff on techniques to monitor and evaluate the retention and use of bed nets after a net distribution… 02/12/2011 Malaria Consortium is working with partner civil society organisations to train local staff on techniques to monitor and evaluate the retention and use of bed nets after a net distribution campaign in the West Nile region of northwest Uganda.
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.
18/10/2011 Journal article Placental Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection: Operational accuracy of HRP2 rapid diagnostic tests in a malaria endemic setting Abstract Malaria has a negative effect on the outcome of pregnancy. Pregnant women are at high risk of severe malaria and severe haemolytic anaemia, which contribute over 60-70 percent of foetal… 18/10/2011 Abstract Malaria has a negative effect on the outcome of pregnancy. Pregnant women are at high risk of severe malaria and severe haemolytic anaemia, which contribute over 60-70 percent of foetal and perinatal losses. Infection with P. falciparum towards the end…
13/10/2011 Journal article Evidence for a useful life of more than three years for a polyester-based long-lasting insecticidal mosquito net in western Uganda Abstract Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) are now standard for the prevention of malaria. However, only products with recommendation for public use from the World Health Organization should be used and this… 13/10/2011 Abstract Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) are now standard for the prevention of malaria. However, only products with recommendation for public use from the World Health Organization should be used and this evaluation includes the assessment of net effectiveness after three years…
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.
14/07/2011 Journal article Can lay community health workers be trained to use diagnostics to distinguish and treat malaria and pneumonia in children? Lessons from rural Uganda This study sought to determine the competence of community health workers in Uganda to correctly assess, classify and treat malaria and pneumonia among under-five children after training. 14/07/2011 This study sought to determine the competence of community health workers in Uganda to correctly assess, classify and treat malaria and pneumonia among under-five children after training.
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…
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,…
20/04/2010 Journal article Costs and effects of two public sector delivery channels for long-lasting insecticidal nets in Uganda Abstract In Uganda, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) have been predominantly delivered through two public sector channels: targeted campaigns or routine antenatal care (ANC) services. Their combination in a mixed-model strategy is… 20/04/2010 Abstract In Uganda, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) have been predominantly delivered through two public sector channels: targeted campaigns or routine antenatal care (ANC) services. Their combination in a mixed-model strategy is being advocated to quickly increase LLIN coverage and maintain it…
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