This commentary presents seven key concepts that are integral to tackling behavioural drivers to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through community engagement.24/10/2023
This commentary presents seven key concepts that are integral to tackling behavioural drivers to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through community engagement.
On this, the 20th anniversary of Malaria Consortium, we reflect on the journey so far and provide insights into what we have achieved and how we seek to address the…18/10/2023
On this, the 20th anniversary of Malaria Consortium, we reflect on the journey so far and provide insights into what we have achieved and how we seek to address the key challenges that remain.
With vast experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa and Asia, Malaria Consortium offers technical assistance to ministries of health to implement and improve their iCCM programmes.20/09/2023
With vast experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa and Asia, Malaria Consortium offers technical assistance to ministries of health to implement and improve their iCCM programmes.
In Asia, we provide technical assistance and consulting services that shape and strengthen national and international health policies and develop local capacity.23/05/2022
In Asia, we provide technical assistance and consulting services that shape and strengthen national and international health policies and develop local capacity.
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.
Capacity development is a collaborative process that strengthens the ability of individuals and organisations to improve performance of health systems. 30/03/2022
Capacity development is a collaborative process that strengthens the ability of individuals and organisations to improve performance of health systems.
Malaria persists with a disproportionate impact in the Asia-Pacific region. This systematic review looks at when and where residual malaria transmission is occurring. 27/04/2021
Malaria persists with a disproportionate impact in the Asia-Pacific region. This systematic review looks at when and where residual malaria transmission is occurring.
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.
Simple, inexpensive, community-driven interventions, accompanied by effective uptake-support messaging, can lead to a strong reduction in dengue vector populations.16/11/2020
Simple, inexpensive, community-driven interventions, accompanied by effective uptake-support messaging, can lead to a strong reduction in dengue vector populations.
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,…
In the absence of aetiology-based tools for diagnosing pneumonia, it is essential that community health workers (CHWs) correctly measure a child’s respiratory rate (RR) and classify fast breathing according to…29/10/2018
In the absence of aetiology-based tools for diagnosing pneumonia, it is essential that community health workers (CHWs) correctly measure a child’s respiratory rate (RR) and classify fast breathing according to World Health Organization guidelines. When introducing new RR counting devices,…
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…
In recent years malaria initiatives have increasingly shifted from malaria control to a focus on achieving malaria elimination in the Southeast Asia region. However, this region experiences unique challenges in…17/08/2018
In recent years malaria initiatives have increasingly shifted from malaria control to a focus on achieving malaria elimination in the Southeast Asia region. However, this region experiences unique challenges in this transition due to its distinctive malariaecosystem (mainly related to…
Background
Dengue fever is a major public health issue in Cambodia, with over 185,000 cases estimated annually. Transmission occurs primarily through the Aedis aegypti vector, which favours environments where water storage…14/03/2018
Background
Dengue fever is a major public health issue in Cambodia, with over 185,000 cases estimated annually. Transmission occurs primarily through the Aedis aegypti vector, which favours environments where water storage is abundant and solid waste disposal is deficient. This vector…
This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a study which found low levels of respiratory rate agreement between different reference…03/11/2017
This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses a study which found low levels of respiratory rate agreement between different reference standards in resource-poor settings in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
Carrie Brown (sister of Dr Sylvia Meek) and Charles Nelson (Chief Executive of Malaria Consortium) attended an awards ceremony at Mahidol University, where the two successful applicants of the Dr…01/09/2017
Carrie Brown (sister of Dr Sylvia Meek) and Charles Nelson (Chief Executive of Malaria Consortium) attended an awards ceremony at Mahidol University, where the two successful applicants of the Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship in Asia received their awards.
The Dr Sylvia Meek Faculty of Tropical Medicine Scholarship for Entomology offers support to public health entomology students to help south and southeast Asia progress towards malaria elimination. Find out…29/06/2017
The Dr Sylvia Meek Faculty of Tropical Medicine Scholarship for Entomology offers support to public health entomology students to help south and southeast Asia progress towards malaria elimination. Find out how you can apply here.
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…
In 2016, we continued to help improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health with the support of…17/01/2017
In 2016, we continued to help improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health with the support of our donors, partners and collaborators. Take a look at our…
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…
This poster was presented at the eighth Asian Congress of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. It discusses the use of guppy fish as an effective vector control method for reducing the number…10/11/2016
This poster was presented at the eighth Asian Congress of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. It discusses the use of guppy fish as an effective vector control method for reducing the number of dengue cases in Cambodia.
Abstract
Accurate information regarding malaria prevalence at national level is required to design and assess malaria control/elimination efforts. Although many comparisons of microscopy and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based methods have been…06/09/2016
Abstract
Accurate information regarding malaria prevalence at national level is required to design and assess malaria control/elimination efforts. Although many comparisons of microscopy and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based methods have been conducted, there is little published literature covering such comparisons in…
This interactive resource provides technical and practical advice on malaria control for the private sector in the Asia-Pacific. It raises understanding of the potential human and financial impact malaria may…01/05/2016
This interactive resource provides technical and practical advice on malaria control for the private sector in the Asia-Pacific. It raises understanding of the potential human and financial impact malaria may have on your company as well as the impact your…
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…
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…
This special report — based on a roundtable event held in partnership with Malaria Consortium — was published in the New Statesman magazine and focuses on the threat of drug…30/01/2015
This special report — based on a roundtable event held in partnership with Malaria Consortium — was published in the New Statesman magazine and focuses on the threat of drug resistant malaria in southeast Asia and beyond. The roundtable brought…
This report contains excerpts from Malaria Consortium's full trustees’ report and financial statements 2013–2014. It reviews our key successes and shows the continued expansion of our programmes to improve access…10/12/2014
This report contains excerpts from Malaria Consortium's full trustees’ report and financial statements 2013–2014. It reviews our key successes and shows the continued expansion of our programmes to improve access to effective prevention and treatment of malaria, neglected tropical diseases…
This infographic by the Fight the Fakes campaign, of which Malaria Consortium is a member, describes the problem of counterfeit drugs in Asia and Africa.18/09/2014
This infographic by the Fight the Fakes campaign, of which Malaria Consortium is a member, describes the problem of counterfeit drugs in Asia and Africa.
This poster by the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) was prepared for the 2nd Access to Quality Medicines and Other Technologies Task Force (AQTMF) Meeting, 9-10 June 2014, Manila,…21/07/2014
This poster by the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) was prepared for the 2nd Access to Quality Medicines and Other Technologies Task Force (AQTMF) Meeting, 9-10 June 2014, Manila, Philippines. It describes the pivotal role of community health workers…
This poster was prepared by the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance for the second Access to Quality Medicines and Other Technologies Task Force Meeting in June 2014 in Manila. It…21/07/2014
This poster was prepared by the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance for the second Access to Quality Medicines and Other Technologies Task Force Meeting in June 2014 in Manila. It describes Cambodia's efforts to help crack down on pharmacies selling…
This poster was prepared by the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance for the second Access to Quality Medicines and Other Technologies Task Force Meeting in June 2014 in Manila. It…21/07/2014
This poster was prepared by the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance for the second Access to Quality Medicines and Other Technologies Task Force Meeting in June 2014 in Manila. It provides an overview of the progress made in several countries…
This poster was prepared by the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance for the second Access to Quality Medicines and Other Technologies Task Force Meeting in June 2014 in Manila. The…21/07/2014
This poster was prepared by the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance for the second Access to Quality Medicines and Other Technologies Task Force Meeting in June 2014 in Manila. The poster discusses the need to improve forecasting of the demand…
Cross-border population movement is a potential threat to achieving elimination of malaria. This presentation discusses a study to provide real insights into how cross-border surveillance can be adapted and better…07/04/2014
Cross-border population movement is a potential threat to achieving elimination of malaria. This presentation discusses a study to provide real insights into how cross-border surveillance can be adapted and better targeted to the difficult to reach populations and, accordingly, whether…
Cambodia Malaria Surveys (CMS) is a large-scale national surveys (household, drug, net outlet, health facility) to monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of CNM’s malaria control activities conducted in…07/04/2014
Cambodia Malaria Surveys (CMS) is a large-scale national surveys (household, drug, net outlet, health facility) to monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of CNM’s malaria control activities conducted in 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013. This presentation describes the trends between…
This presentation discusses prevention programmes for vector vector borne diseases, including knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) survey on prevention; behavior change communication (BCC) by positive deviance; and surveillance assessment and…07/04/2014
This presentation discusses prevention programmes for vector vector borne diseases, including knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) survey on prevention; behavior change communication (BCC) by positive deviance; and surveillance assessment and outbreak response.
This presentation was delivered at the Malaria Consortium Progress…
This presentation describes Malaria Consortium's experience of piloting a positive deviance programme in the Greater Mekong sub-Region and the practical application of the pilot projects on high risk community members.
This…07/04/2014
This presentation describes Malaria Consortium's experience of piloting a positive deviance programme in the Greater Mekong sub-Region and the practical application of the pilot projects on high risk community members.
This presentation was delivered at the Malaria Consortium Progress Symposium in…
This presentation dicusses trends in malaria incidence and the challenges of malaria vector control strategies in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region, including issues with responsive focal spraying, ITN/LLIN coverage and gaps…07/04/2014
This presentation dicusses trends in malaria incidence and the challenges of malaria vector control strategies in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region, including issues with responsive focal spraying, ITN/LLIN coverage and gaps and the additional tools required for addressing residual malaria transmission.
This…
Cambodia has set a goal of eliminating malaria by 2025. This presentation discusses Malaria Consortium role in supporting the surveillance system to National Malaria Centre of Cambodia since 2009 through…07/04/2014
Cambodia has set a goal of eliminating malaria by 2025. This presentation discusses Malaria Consortium role in supporting the surveillance system to National Malaria Centre of Cambodia since 2009 through the development of the Malaria Information System (MIS).
This presentation was…
This presentation discusses the effects of malaria in pregnancy and the preventive measures being employed in Southeast Asia, the problems associated with control of malaria in pregnancy - especially to…07/04/2014
This presentation discusses the effects of malaria in pregnancy and the preventive measures being employed in Southeast Asia, the problems associated with control of malaria in pregnancy - especially to the populations at risk of malaria - and possible operational…
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…27/02/2014
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…
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…
A brief summary of Malaria Consortium Asia's role in providing technical support to governments and partners in the Greater Mekong Sub-region in Southeast Asia. 01/11/2011
A brief summary of Malaria Consortium Asia's role in providing technical support to governments and partners in the Greater Mekong Sub-region in Southeast Asia.
Asia has fought resistance to one drug after another from the 1970s. Research in recent years has confirmed an increased parasite clearance time on the Thai-Cambodian border. The biggest problem…10/11/2009
Asia has fought resistance to one drug after another from the 1970s. Research in recent years has confirmed an increased parasite clearance time on the Thai-Cambodian border. The biggest problem is knowing how far it has spread, but we cannot…
Recent evidence from limited studies has suggested that artemisinin resistant Plasmodium falciparum parasites are present on the Thai-Cambodian border. The spread of artemisinin resistance, if confirmed, through Asia to Africa,…04/02/2009
Recent evidence from limited studies has suggested that artemisinin resistant Plasmodium falciparum parasites are present on the Thai-Cambodian border. The spread of artemisinin resistance, if confirmed, through Asia to Africa, would be a catastrophic setback to global efforts to control…