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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.
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.
22/07/2021 Journal article The role of adaptive surveillance as a core intervention to achieve malaria elimination A strong surveillance system is critical to implementing an efficient and effective malaria programme to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination. 22/07/2021 A strong surveillance system is critical to implementing an efficient and effective malaria programme to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
16/11/2016 Presentation Community health worker rational use of antibiotics in iCCM, rural Zambia This presentation from the Health Systems Global conference in Vancouver shows how community-based health services, such as integrated community case management (iCCM), can increase access to effective healthcare. It looks… 16/11/2016 This presentation from the Health Systems Global conference in Vancouver shows how community-based health services, such as integrated community case management (iCCM), can increase access to effective healthcare. It looks at the quality of pneumonia care in iCCM and the…
09/09/2016 Presentation ‘The health shop’: Applying integrated marketing communication to generate demand for malaria testing This presentation was given during the 2015 World Social Marketing Conference in Sydney and was awarded the title ‘Best paper from a non-OECD country’. It discusses a pilot project that… 09/09/2016 This presentation was given during the 2015 World Social Marketing Conference in Sydney and was awarded the title ‘Best paper from a non-OECD country’. It discusses a pilot project that aimed to generate demand for artemisinin based combination therapies in…
27/08/2016 Journal article Rational use of antibiotics by community health workers and caregivers for children with suspected pneumonia in Zambia: A cross-sectional mixed methods study Background Antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. One key strategy to minimise further development of resistance is the rational use of antibiotics, by providers and patients alike. Through… 27/08/2016 Background Antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. One key strategy to minimise further development of resistance is the rational use of antibiotics, by providers and patients alike. Through integrated community case management (iCCM), children diagnosed with suspected pneumonia…
31/03/2016 Journal article Assessing the quality of care for pneumonia in integrated community case management: A cross-sectional mixed methods study Background Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five worldwide. Community-level interventions, such as integrated community case management, have great potential to reduce the burden of pneumonia,… 31/03/2016 Background Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five worldwide. Community-level interventions, such as integrated community case management, have great potential to reduce the burden of pneumonia, as well as other diseases, especially in remote populations. However,…
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,…
17/04/2015 Learning brief ‘The health shop’: Applying integrated marketing communication to generate demand for malaria testing in the private and public sectors This brief presents lessons learnt when using an integrated marketing communication (IMC) approach to increase demand for and uptake of artemisinin-based combination therapies and malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Zambia.… 17/04/2015 This brief presents lessons learnt when using an integrated marketing communication (IMC) approach to increase demand for and uptake of artemisinin-based combination therapies and malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Zambia. The project applied the ‘4Ps’ used in the private sector:…
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…
11/11/2014 Journal article Multi–country analysis of routine data from integrated community case management (iCCM) programs in sub–Saharan Africa Aim To identify better performing iCCM programs in sub–Saharan Africa (SSA) and identify factors associated with better performance using routine data. Methods We examined 15 evaluations or studies of integrated community case management… 11/11/2014 Aim To identify better performing iCCM programs in sub–Saharan Africa (SSA) and identify factors associated with better performance using routine data. Methods We examined 15 evaluations or studies of integrated community case management (iCCM) programs in SSA conducted between 2008 and 2013 and…
10/11/2014 Project brief A study of community management of pneumonia in Zambia This project aims to provide evidence on the rational use of antibiotics at the community health worker and caregiver levels. It also intends to give an indication of the extent… 10/11/2014 This project aims to provide evidence on the rational use of antibiotics at the community health worker and caregiver levels. It also intends to give an indication of the extent to which integrated community case management contributes to pneumonia control.
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…
09/07/2014 Poster Rational use of antibiotics by community health workers and caregivers in Zambia This poster provides evidence on the rational use of antibiotics to treat pneumonia, with the aim to inform future implementation of integrated community case management and safeguard the effectiveness of… 09/07/2014 This poster provides evidence on the rational use of antibiotics to treat pneumonia, with the aim to inform future implementation of integrated community case management and safeguard the effectiveness of current treatments.
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…
28/02/2014 Learning paper Implementing integrated community case management: stakeholder experiences and lessons learned in three African countries Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial… 28/02/2014 Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial of specific supportive interventions to boost effectiveness; monitoring and evaluation;…
28/02/2014 Learning paper Implementação do manejo integrado de casos na comunidade O envolvimento da Malaria Consortium no MICC incluiu contribuições facilitadoras do desenvolvimento de políticas, a concepção de projectos e sua implementação desde a fase inicial, o apoio constante ao sistema… 28/02/2014 O envolvimento da Malaria Consortium no MICC incluiu contribuições facilitadoras do desenvolvimento de políticas, a concepção de projectos e sua implementação desde a fase inicial, o apoio constante ao sistema de saúde durante a implementação, a experimentação de intervenções específicas…
24/02/2014 Annual review Malaria Consortium 2003-2013: a decade in communicable disease control and child health Malaria Consortium was founded in 2003 by a small team of people with a vision - to build the capacity of malaria-endemic countries worldwide to deal with a common and… 24/02/2014 Malaria Consortium was founded in 2003 by a small team of people with a vision - to build the capacity of malaria-endemic countries worldwide to deal with a common and treatable disease that was devastating the lives of poor and…
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…
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…
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.
08/10/2012 Journal article Finding parasites and finding challenges: improved diagnostic access and trends in reported malaria and anti-malarial drug use in Livingstone district, Zambia Understanding the impact of malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) use on management of acute febrile disease at a community level, and on the consumption of anti-malarial medicines, is critical to… 08/10/2012 Understanding the impact of malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) use on management of acute febrile disease at a community level, and on the consumption of anti-malarial medicines, is critical to the planning and success of scale-up to universal parasite-based diagnosis…
11/07/2012 Journal article Community Health Workers Use Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) Safely and Accurately: Results of a Longitudinal Study in Zambia Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) could radically improve febrile illness management in remote and low-resource populations. However, reliance upon community health workers (CHWs) remains controversial because of concerns about blood… 11/07/2012 Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) could radically improve febrile illness management in remote and low-resource populations. However, reliance upon community health workers (CHWs) remains controversial because of concerns about blood safety and appropriate use of artemisinin combination therapy. This study…
27/03/2012 Case study Zambia CLOVER Project: Zambulances This case study provides details on Malaria Consortium's provision of 'Zambulances', a community-based bicycle ambulance system for rural areas in Zambia. The zambulance reduces transport time and cost for those… 27/03/2012 This case study provides details on Malaria Consortium's provision of 'Zambulances', a community-based bicycle ambulance system for rural areas in Zambia. The zambulance reduces transport time and cost for those in need of prompt medical treatment.
22/03/2012 Project brief 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…
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