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COVID-19 vaccination in South Sudan

We are conducting a seven-day vaccination campaign in Aweil South to promote vaccination efforts and encourage community uptake.

Stronger pneumonia response

This review identifies opportunities to improve pneumonia management in Chad.

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We are distributing malaria prevention tools among people in remote forested areas in Cambodia to support malaria elimination.

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16/03/2023 Project report Strengthening the pneumonia response in Chad: Formative assessment 2022 This review identifies opportunities to improve pneumonia management in Chad. 16/03/2023 This review identifies opportunities to improve pneumonia management in Chad.

14/03/2023 Project brief Distributing mosquito bite-prevention tools among forest goers We are distributing malaria prevention tools among people in remote forested areas in Cambodia to support malaria elimination. 14/03/2023 We are distributing malaria prevention tools among people in remote forested areas in Cambodia to support malaria elimination.

24/02/2023 Project report Strengthening community-based malaria prevention and surveillance interventions in Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia The project’s goal was to contribute to the sustained reduction of malaria morbidity and disease severity in two districts of Wolaita zone. 24/02/2023 The project’s goal was to contribute to the sustained reduction of malaria morbidity and disease severity in two districts of Wolaita zone.

23/02/2023 Infographic Providing essential healthcare services in South Sudan Through HPF3, a multi-donor fund focused on strengthening health services, we have supported increased access to integrated health services. 23/02/2023 Through HPF3, a multi-donor fund focused on strengthening health services, we have supported increased access to integrated health services.

30/01/2023 Project brief Happy Feet: Community-based podoconiosis prevention and control in Ethiopia The Happy Feet project aims to accelerate control of podoconiosis by creating access to better quality healthcare services. 30/01/2023 The Happy Feet project aims to accelerate control of podoconiosis by creating access to better quality healthcare services.

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.

12/01/2023 Journal article Optimising the role of ‘lead mothers’ in seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns: Formative research in Kano state, northern Nigeria Lead mothers can and do influence caregivers to adopt healthy behaviours during SMC campaigns. But their recruitment, training and supervision can be improved. 12/01/2023 Lead mothers can and do influence caregivers to adopt healthy behaviours during SMC campaigns. But their recruitment, training and supervision can be improved.

10/01/2023 Annual review Unlocking universal health coverage: Impact report 2022 This report highlights how Malaria Consortium is contributing towards universal health coverage. 10/01/2023 This report highlights how Malaria Consortium is contributing towards universal health coverage.

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.

01/12/2022 Advocacy brief Strengthening the health system response to pneumonia and other childhood illnesses Early diagnosis and treatment at all levels of the health system could prevent more than two-thirds of pneumonia deaths. 01/12/2022 Early diagnosis and treatment at all levels of the health system could prevent more than two-thirds of pneumonia deaths.

28/11/2022 Infographic Strengthening Community-based Malaria Prevention and Surveillance Interventions in Ethiopia, 2019–2022 We successfully strengthened the malaria response in two districts of the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia. 28/11/2022 We successfully strengthened the malaria response in two districts of the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia.

03/11/2022 Presentation 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.

03/11/2022 Presentation Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: New geographies in Nigeria and quality of SMC delivery Coverage survey results show good performance on the SMC quality indicators, including caregivers’ satisfaction and coverage of the intervention. 03/11/2022 Coverage survey results show good performance on the SMC quality indicators, including caregivers’ satisfaction and coverage of the intervention.

03/11/2022 Presentation Strengthening the pneumonia response in Ethiopia and Chad In partnership with the Ministry of Health, we supported the development of an integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses action plan. 03/11/2022 In partnership with the Ministry of Health, we supported the development of an integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses action plan.

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 Assessment of baseline molecular markers of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance in Ebonyi and Osun states, Nigeria This study was conducted to confirm state eligibility prior to implementation of perennial malaria chemoprevention. 02/11/2022 This study was conducted to confirm state eligibility prior to implementation of perennial malaria chemoprevention.

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.

02/11/2022 Poster Acceptability of seasonal malaria chemoprevention among children under five in Mozambique: A qualitative study SMC was highly accepted as a strategy to prevent malaria among children 3–59 months in Mozambique. 02/11/2022 SMC was highly accepted as a strategy to prevent malaria among children 3–59 months in Mozambique.

01/11/2022 Poster Cultural factors influencing the implementation of perennial malaria chemoprevention in children under five Cultural norms, beliefs and practices regarding immunisation can promote or inhibit implementation of perennial malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria. 01/11/2022 Cultural norms, beliefs and practices regarding immunisation can promote or inhibit implementation of perennial malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria.

01/11/2022 Poster Assessing Nigerian caregivers’ health-seeking behaviour when managing febrile illness and malaria in infants Caregivers use a mix of traditional and orthodox medicines, as well as unprescribed over-the-counter drugs, to treat febrile infants. 01/11/2022 Caregivers use a mix of traditional and orthodox medicines, as well as unprescribed over-the-counter drugs, to treat febrile infants.

01/11/2022 Poster Harnessing the SMC campaign in Nigeria: Safety, equity and cost of fully integrating vitamin A supplementation Integrating VAS with SMC is safe, feasible, acceptable to communities and implementers, and can be achieved at minimal additional cost. 01/11/2022 Integrating VAS with SMC is safe, feasible, acceptable to communities and implementers, and can be achieved at minimal additional cost.

01/11/2022 Poster Contributing to malaria elimination: Lessons from delivering Plasmodium vivax malaria radical cure in northern Cambodia Community-led solutions are key to successful implementation of Plasmodium vivax radical cure. 01/11/2022 Community-led solutions are key to successful implementation of Plasmodium vivax radical cure.

01/11/2022 Poster Feasibility and acceptability of extending delivery of SMC to children aged 5–10 years in Chad Stakeholders support extending SMC to older children, but believe children 3–59 months should be reached first. 01/11/2022 Stakeholders support extending SMC to older children, but believe children 3–59 months should be reached first.

01/11/2022 Poster Impact assessment of SMC using routine health surveillance data in Kogi state, Nigeria Routine data can measure SMC impact if appropriate methods for selecting a comparison group are used. 01/11/2022 Routine data can measure SMC impact if appropriate methods for selecting a comparison group are used.

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.

31/10/2022 Poster Evaluating the performance of CHIPS agents: Managing uncomplicated malaria in Kano state, Nigeria Nigeria’s new community service delivery model supports improved quality of malaria services for hard-to-reach populations. 31/10/2022 Nigeria’s new community service delivery model supports improved quality of malaria services for hard-to-reach populations.

31/10/2022 Poster Optimising the delivery of routine malaria data quality assessments in Mozambique Modelling exercises can optimise operational delivery of routine data quality assessments and support institutionalising this approach. 31/10/2022 Modelling exercises can optimise operational delivery of routine data quality assessments and support institutionalising this approach.

31/10/2022 Poster Facilitators of, and barriers to, fully integrating SMC with vitamin A supplementation: A qualitative enquiry Full integration of SMC and vitamin A supplementation at scale is feasible and acceptable. 31/10/2022 Full integration of SMC and vitamin A supplementation at scale is feasible and acceptable.

31/10/2022 Poster Using the role model approach to identify best practices and challenges during SMC drug administration in Burkina Faso Through the role model approach, several identified behaviours in the community helped to improve the administration of SMC medicines. 31/10/2022 Through the role model approach, several identified behaviours in the community helped to improve the administration of SMC medicines.

31/10/2022 Poster Exploring the role model approach to strengthen the administration of SMC medicines in Chad The role model approach supports caregivers to administer SMC medicines more effectively. 31/10/2022 The role model approach supports caregivers to administer SMC medicines more effectively.

31/10/2022 Poster Optimising the role of lead mothers in SMC campaigns: Insights from formative research in Kano state, northern Nigeria Lead mothers can influence caregivers to adopt positive malaria prevention behaviours, but their recruitment and supervision could be improved. 31/10/2022 Lead mothers can influence caregivers to adopt positive malaria prevention behaviours, but their recruitment and supervision could be improved.

31/10/2022 Poster Measuring the impact of SMC on malaria prevalence and case distribution compared to predicted estimates from a transmission model in Burkina Faso Analysing prevalence trends and age distribution of cases is a useful method for estimating the impact of SMC in Burkina Faso. 31/10/2022 Analysing prevalence trends and age distribution of cases is a useful method for estimating the impact of SMC in Burkina Faso.

26/10/2022 Project brief Delivering a long-lasting insecticidal net campaign in South Sudan We are carrying out a mass long-lasting insecticidal net distribution campaign in the states of Central Equatoria and Northern Bahr El Ghazal to combat malaria. 26/10/2022 We are carrying out a mass long-lasting insecticidal net distribution campaign in the states of Central Equatoria and Northern Bahr El Ghazal to combat malaria.

25/10/2022 Presentation upSCALE: Strengthening mobile health to improve disease surveillance and community-based services in Mozambique The upSCALE digital community health information platform facilitates improved quality of service delivery and, consequently, timely treatment. 25/10/2022 The upSCALE digital community health information platform facilitates improved quality of service delivery and, consequently, timely treatment.

25/10/2022 Presentation Training malaria volunteers to deliver integrated community case management: Lessons learnt from rural Myanmar Integrated community case management is a strategy to deliver life-saving, curative interventions for common childhood illnesses. 25/10/2022 Integrated community case management is a strategy to deliver life-saving, curative interventions for common childhood illnesses.

25/10/2022 Case study Ethiopia: Supporting surveillance, outbreak detection and response Health centre heads in Ethiopia share how they use the malaria surveillance dashboard to facilitate outbreak detection and response at the community level. 25/10/2022 Health centre heads in Ethiopia share how they use the malaria surveillance dashboard to facilitate outbreak detection and response at the community level.

20/10/2022 Case study Mozambique: Integrated team improves resource allocation in Manica district Dr Santana, District Chief Medical Officer, shares how he manages the district malaria programme and distributes health resources across 19 health facilities. 20/10/2022 Dr Santana, District Chief Medical Officer, shares how he manages the district malaria programme and distributes health resources across 19 health facilities.

20/10/2022 Case study Mozambique: The difference data quality makes Paula and Cacilda are malaria focal points at Mabil Health Facility in Inhambane province. They are treating an average of 100 patients a day. 20/10/2022 Paula and Cacilda are malaria focal points at Mabil Health Facility in Inhambane province. They are treating an average of 100 patients a day.

20/10/2022 Case study Mozambique: Peer-to-peer learning improves malaria response Vito manages a team of health technicians at the Heber Health Facility in Mecanhelas district. His team provides essential health services for local patients. 20/10/2022 Vito manages a team of health technicians at the Heber Health Facility in Mecanhelas district. His team provides essential health services for local patients.

29/09/2022 Insight brief Implementing reactive malaria surveillance in low transmission areas: Insights from Mozambique We assessed the feasibility of including reactive surveillance activities in malaria programming in areas of low malaria transmission and incidence. 29/09/2022 We assessed the feasibility of including reactive surveillance activities in malaria programming in areas of low malaria transmission and incidence.

29/09/2022 Learning brief Sustaining the data-to-action transition in Mozambique: Lessons learnt from the third year of strengthening malaria surveillance With our project partners, we implemented a range of activities to improve surveillance data quality and to enhance the use of data for decision-making. 29/09/2022 With our project partners, we implemented a range of activities to improve surveillance data quality and to enhance the use of data for decision-making.

02/09/2022 Learning brief Using the role model approach to improve malaria prevention and control: Lessons from Ethiopia To improve understanding of malaria interventions, we implemented the role model approach in selected districts in Ethiopia. 02/09/2022 To improve understanding of malaria interventions, we implemented the role model approach in selected districts in Ethiopia.

31/08/2022 Annual review Trustees’ report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2022 Malaria Consortium's trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2022. 31/08/2022 Malaria Consortium's trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2022.

15/08/2022 Project brief Implementing a quality-assured genomic data and sample collection system in Mozambique This project supports decision-making for malaria control and elimination by monitoring the genetic markers of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite. 15/08/2022 This project supports decision-making for malaria control and elimination by monitoring the genetic markers of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite.

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.

26/07/2022 Learning paper Implementing a large-scale community digital health platform in Mozambique: Lessons learnt from upSCALE The upSCALE digital health platform has been developed to improve quality and coverage of health services at the community level in Mozambique. 26/07/2022 The upSCALE digital health platform has been developed to improve quality and coverage of health services at the community level in Mozambique.

21/07/2022 Learning brief Developing a data-to-action culture in Mozambique: Lessons learnt from the second year of implementing surveillance activities for malaria control To reach elimination, Mozambique is making a concerted effort to scale up its malaria surveillance activities. 21/07/2022 To reach elimination, Mozambique is making a concerted effort to scale up its malaria surveillance activities.

13/07/2022 Project brief Health Pooled Fund lll: Provision of essential healthcare services in South Sudan With this project, we aim to reduce morbidity and mortality through increased access to integrated maternal, newborn and child health services. 13/07/2022 With this project, we aim to reduce morbidity and mortality through increased access to integrated maternal, newborn and child health services.

13/07/2022 Position statement Vaccines: The cornerstone of disease burden reduction Immunisation against infectious diseases is one of the most effective means of preventing their spread and severity. 13/07/2022 Immunisation against infectious diseases is one of the most effective means of preventing their spread and severity.

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.

01/07/2022 Journal article Digital molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa The Digital Diagnostics for Africa Network have identified new technologies with the potential to bring the laboratory to the patient, wherever they may be. 01/07/2022 The Digital Diagnostics for Africa Network have identified new technologies with the potential to bring the laboratory to the patient, wherever they may be.

23/06/2022 Research brief Improving neglected tropical disease services and their integration into primary healthcare in Ethiopia With the Federal Ministry of Health neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) team, we designed an intervention that aligns with the latest national NTD Roadmap. 23/06/2022 With the Federal Ministry of Health neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) team, we designed an intervention that aligns with the latest national NTD Roadmap.

22/06/2022 Project brief Monitoring and evaluating insecticide-treated net campaigns in Nigeria We are collaborating with partners to implement a universal coverage insecticide-treated nets replacement campaign in Ondo and Anambra states, Nigeria. 22/06/2022 We are collaborating with partners to implement a universal coverage insecticide-treated nets replacement campaign in Ondo and Anambra states, Nigeria.

21/06/2022 Project brief Strengthening the pneumonia response in Ethiopia: Developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses With our partners in Ethiopia, we are developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses, including pneumonia. 21/06/2022 With our partners in Ethiopia, we are developing an action plan for the integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses, including pneumonia.

17/06/2022 Project brief Strengthening the pneumonia response in Chad: Developing a pneumonia control strategy We aim to improve pneumonia case management in Chad through understanding the methods used to manage cases at different levels of the health system. 17/06/2022 We aim to improve pneumonia case management in Chad through understanding the methods used to manage cases at different levels of the health system.

16/06/2022 Journal article The private sector market for malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Nigeria: Results of the 2018 market survey Increasing household knowledge of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) may aid increasing demand, while subsidised RDTs may address supply and price issues. 16/06/2022 Increasing household knowledge of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) may aid increasing demand, while subsidised RDTs may address supply and price issues.

23/05/2022 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Asia 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.

27/04/2022 Advocacy brief Maximising resources for healthcare: Integrating vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention Scaling up an integrated vitamin A supplementation and SMC campaign addresses coverage gaps and reduces under-five mortality in Nigeria. 27/04/2022 Scaling up an integrated vitamin A supplementation and SMC campaign addresses coverage gaps and reduces under-five mortality in Nigeria.

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.

21/04/2022 Learning brief Integrating seasonal malaria chemoprevention and vitamin A supplementation: Lessons learnt from Nigeria Integrating vitamin A supplementation into the SMC campaign in Bauchi state, Nigeria, was feasible and accepted by implementers and communities. 21/04/2022 Integrating vitamin A supplementation into the SMC campaign in Bauchi state, Nigeria, was feasible and accepted by implementers and communities.

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.

30/03/2022 Capacity statement Capacity development 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.

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.

14/03/2022 Insight brief Insights from implementing the first seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Mozambique Between November 2020 and February 2021, we implemented four monthly SMC cycles in Nampula province. 14/03/2022 Between November 2020 and February 2021, we implemented four monthly SMC cycles in Nampula province.

11/03/2022 Project brief Building resilient communities in South Sudan We are targeting a combined 32,889 people in flood-affected areas of Aweil South county to close the gap in access to health facilities. 11/03/2022 We are targeting a combined 32,889 people in flood-affected areas of Aweil South county to close the gap in access to health facilities.

03/03/2022 Learning brief Improving malaria surveillance through existing community structures: Lessons learnt from Ethiopia Existing community structures, such as health extension workers, play a pivotal role in improving malaria detection and surveillance in Ethiopia. 03/03/2022 Existing community structures, such as health extension workers, play a pivotal role in improving malaria detection and surveillance in Ethiopia.

01/03/2022 Journal article Extending delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention to children aged 5–10 years in Chad: A mixed-methods study This study was conducted in Massaguet health district in Hadjer Lamis province, where SMC has been implemented since 2015. 01/03/2022 This study was conducted in Massaguet health district in Hadjer Lamis province, where SMC has been implemented since 2015.

12/02/2022 Journal article The impact of the private sector co-payment mechanism on the private market for ACT in Nigeria Supply of rapid diagnostic tests and artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) medicines needs to be synchronised to prevent high levels of ACT misuse. 12/02/2022 Supply of rapid diagnostic tests and artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) medicines needs to be synchronised to prevent high levels of ACT misuse.

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.

10/01/2022 Project brief upSCALE: Strengthening mobile health in Mozambique We have been the key implementing partner of a scaled digital community health information system called upSCALE. 10/01/2022 We have been the key implementing partner of a scaled digital community health information system called upSCALE.

16/12/2021 Project brief Improving vitamin A coverage through co-implementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention This study aims to generate evidence to support decision-making on integrating vitamin A supplementation into SMC in Nigeria. 16/12/2021 This study aims to generate evidence to support decision-making on integrating vitamin A supplementation into SMC in Nigeria.

14/12/2021 Annual review Malaria Consortium U.S. FY21 Annual Fundraising and Grant Report Malaria Consortium's U.S. Board present their annual fundraising and grant report for the year which ended 31 March 2021. 14/12/2021 Malaria Consortium's U.S. Board present their annual fundraising and grant report for the year which ended 31 March 2021.

09/12/2021 Synopsis Optimising the role of lead mothers during the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Kano state, Nigeria This study focuses on optimising the role of lead mothers, women who promote health activities in their communities, during the SMC campaign in Kano, Nigeria. 09/12/2021 This study focuses on optimising the role of lead mothers, women who promote health activities in their communities, during the SMC campaign in Kano, Nigeria.

04/12/2021 Journal article Does anthropogenic introduction of guppy fish impact faunal species diversity and abundance in natural aquatic habitats? This study assesses the potential impact on the diversity and abundance of faunal species by anthropogenic introduction of guppy fish. 04/12/2021 This study assesses the potential impact on the diversity and abundance of faunal species by anthropogenic introduction of guppy fish.

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.

21/11/2021 Presentation Results from a mixed-methods study in two states in Nigeria to assess the adherence to COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures during delivery of SMC This study aims to explore community distributors' adherence to infection prevention control practices for SMC during COVID-19 in Nigeria. 21/11/2021 This study aims to explore community distributors' adherence to infection prevention control practices for SMC during COVID-19 in Nigeria.

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.

20/11/2021 Poster Impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on the prevalence of malaria infection in malaria indicator surveys in Burkina Faso and Nigeria The impact of SMC can be seen in malaria infection prevalence data collected through regular household surveys. 20/11/2021 The impact of SMC can be seen in malaria infection prevalence data collected through regular household surveys.

20/11/2021 Presentation Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: Results from Mozambique implementation study 2020–2021 This presentation gives an overview of the Mozambique SMC implementation study. 20/11/2021 This presentation gives an overview of the Mozambique SMC implementation study.

20/11/2021 Presentation Improving quality and use of malaria surveillance data Systematic assessments identified a need for an integrated malaria surveillance system in Mozambique. 20/11/2021 Systematic assessments identified a need for an integrated malaria surveillance system in Mozambique.

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.

17/11/2021 Presentation Improving SP-IPTi by increasing numbers of doses and testing alternative strategies to EPI delivery channels In Nigeria, malaria remains a public health challenge: Nigeria contributes about 25 percent to the global burden, with children and pregnant women most affected. 17/11/2021 In Nigeria, malaria remains a public health challenge: Nigeria contributes about 25 percent to the global burden, with children and pregnant women most affected.

16/11/2021 Poster A rapid assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices related to COVID-19 among community-oriented resource persons in Nigeria Community-oriented resource persons demonstrated satisfactory knowledge, attitudes and practices for safe and effective delivery of iCCM services during COVID-19. 16/11/2021 Community-oriented resource persons demonstrated satisfactory knowledge, attitudes and practices for safe and effective delivery of iCCM services during COVID-19.

16/11/2021 Poster Improving vitamin A coverage through integration with seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria SMC is a viable platform to improve vitamin A coverage and access among children under five in low- and middle-income countries. 16/11/2021 SMC is a viable platform to improve vitamin A coverage and access among children under five in low- and middle-income countries.

16/11/2021 Poster Factors predicting adherence to day two and day three seasonal malaria chemoprevention administration in four Sahelian countries Home visits by lead mothers and sensitisation about SMC dates and medicines can enhance caregiver adherence to administration of amodiaquine. 16/11/2021 Home visits by lead mothers and sensitisation about SMC dates and medicines can enhance caregiver adherence to administration of amodiaquine.

16/11/2021 Poster 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 Integrating podoconiosis healthcare services into primary healthcare in Ethiopia Integrating detection, management, recording and reporting of podoconiosis into primary healthcare is considered feasible and acceptable. 16/11/2021 Integrating detection, management, recording and reporting of podoconiosis into primary healthcare is considered feasible and acceptable.

16/11/2021 Poster Exploring a role model approach to improve caregiver administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention drugs to children under five in Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo The role model approach provides valuable insights to support improved administration of SMC medicines by caregivers. 16/11/2021 The role model approach provides valuable insights to support improved administration of SMC medicines by caregivers.

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 Adaptation of rapid multi-objective LQAS surveys in Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria, Mozambique and Togo to drive improvements in SMC delivery Lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) was successfully used to rapidly improve data use and improve decision-making for programmes in SMC-implementing countries. 16/11/2021 Lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) was successfully used to rapidly improve data use and improve decision-making for programmes in SMC-implementing countries.

16/11/2021 Poster Improving neglected tropical diseases services and integrating into primary health care in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region, Ethiopia Integrating NTD services into primary healthcare in Ethiopia is feasible, acceptable and increases care-seeking behaviours. 16/11/2021 Integrating NTD services into primary healthcare in Ethiopia is feasible, acceptable and increases care-seeking behaviours.

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.

09/11/2021 Annual review Malaria Consortium Strategy 2021–2025 We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no one has a monopoly on good ideas. 09/11/2021 We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no one has a monopoly on good ideas.

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.

18/10/2021 Journal article Modelled impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on district-level suspected and confirmed malaria cases in Chad based on routine clinical data (2013–2018) This study presents a solution for employing readily available routine data to evaluate the impact of health interventions at scale without extensive covariate data. 18/10/2021 This study presents a solution for employing readily available routine data to evaluate the impact of health interventions at scale without extensive covariate data.

15/10/2021 Project brief Improving access to malaria case management for conflict-affected populations in Cameroon To improve the quality of malaria diagnosis and treatment that community health workers provide, we will focus on an intervention to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour. 15/10/2021 To improve the quality of malaria diagnosis and treatment that community health workers provide, we will focus on an intervention to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour.

15/10/2021 Journal article A feasibility study to assess non-clinical community health workers’ capacity to use simplified protocols and tools to treat severe acute malnutrition in Niger state, Nigeria With training and supportive supervision, community-oriented resource persons can treat severe acute malnutrition in under-fives and refer complicated cases. 15/10/2021 With training and supportive supervision, community-oriented resource persons can treat severe acute malnutrition in under-fives and refer complicated cases.

15/10/2021 Project report A mixed-methods study to assess the quality of infection prevention and control measures during delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Sokoto and Kano states, northern Nigeria This study determines adherence to, and perceptions of, infection prevention and control measures when delivering SMC during the COVID-19 pandemic. 15/10/2021 This study determines adherence to, and perceptions of, infection prevention and control measures when delivering SMC during the COVID-19 pandemic.

28/09/2021 Newsletter September 2021 — Surveillance malaria newsletter Mozambique This newsletter provides an update on an initiative aimed at strengthening the malaria surveillance system in Mozambique. 28/09/2021 This newsletter provides an update on an initiative aimed at strengthening the malaria surveillance system in Mozambique.

24/09/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Cambodia Malaria Consortium has established itself as a leading technical research and implementing organisation in Cambodia, with a presence in the country since 2003. 24/09/2021 Malaria Consortium has established itself as a leading technical research and implementing organisation in Cambodia, with a presence in the country since 2003.

17/09/2021 Journal article Assessment of the feasibility, acceptability and impact of implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nampula Province, Mozambique This study provides a unique contribution to the evidence on the prevalence of SPAQ resistance in Mozambique and will inform future SMC implementation. 17/09/2021 This study provides a unique contribution to the evidence on the prevalence of SPAQ resistance in Mozambique and will inform future SMC implementation.

09/09/2021 Synopsis Using the role model approach to improve administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention drugs in Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo During COVID-19, many caregivers found it challenging to adapt administration of antimalarial medicines to minimise physical contact between distributors and children. 09/09/2021 During COVID-19, many caregivers found it challenging to adapt administration of antimalarial medicines to minimise physical contact between distributors and children.

09/09/2021 Journal article Development of weight and age-based dosing of daily primaquine for radical cure of vivax malaria The lack of pharmacokinetic data in young children with vivax malaria is a major evidence gap. This study aims to develop regimens to address this. 09/09/2021 The lack of pharmacokinetic data in young children with vivax malaria is a major evidence gap. This study aims to develop regimens to address this.

08/09/2021 Journal article Effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention treatments when SMC is implemented at scale This study found that SMC was highly effective in preventing clinical malaria when delivered at scale through national malaria control programmes. 08/09/2021 This study found that SMC was highly effective in preventing clinical malaria when delivered at scale through national malaria control programmes.

07/09/2021 Journal article Field efficacy of larvivorous fish and pyriproxyfen combined with community engagement on dengue vectors in Cambodia This trial aimed to demonstrate the community effectiveness of guppies, PPF and COMBI activities in reducing numbers of Aedes mosquitoes. 07/09/2021 This trial aimed to demonstrate the community effectiveness of guppies, PPF and COMBI activities in reducing numbers of Aedes mosquitoes.

06/09/2021 Research brief Exploring the implementation of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Mozambique SMC was delivered for the first time in Mozambique in 2020–2021, achieving very high coverage of households and eligible children. 06/09/2021 SMC was delivered for the first time in Mozambique in 2020–2021, achieving very high coverage of households and eligible children.

31/08/2021 Project report Monitoring and improving inpatient malaria case management and health systems readiness in hospitals in Nigeria Malaria Consortium supported the implementation of new guidelines for the management of severe malaria cases in Nigeria through health systems strengthening activities. 31/08/2021 Malaria Consortium supported the implementation of new guidelines for the management of severe malaria cases in Nigeria through health systems strengthening activities.

31/08/2021 Project report SuNMaP 2’s approach to domestic resource mobilisation The SuNMaP 2 programme strengthened efforts to mobilise sustainable domestic resources for malaria interventions in Nigeria. 31/08/2021 The SuNMaP 2 programme strengthened efforts to mobilise sustainable domestic resources for malaria interventions in Nigeria.

19/08/2021 Journal article Knowledge assessment of anti-snake venom among healthcare practitioners in northern Nigeria Knowledge of anti-snake venom among healthcare practitioners is essential for achieving optimal clinical outcomes in snakebite management. 19/08/2021 Knowledge of anti-snake venom among healthcare practitioners is essential for achieving optimal clinical outcomes in snakebite management.

10/08/2021 Project brief Reducing the malaria burden in Nigeria We support Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to deliver interventions that are designed to develop capacity around reporting and case management. 10/08/2021 We support Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to deliver interventions that are designed to develop capacity around reporting and case management.

10/08/2021 Journal article An assessment of the knowledge, practices and resources during the delivery of malaria healthcare services among private healthcare practitioners This study determined the proportion of health workers in Uganda that adequately provided malaria case management according to national standards. 10/08/2021 This study determined the proportion of health workers in Uganda that adequately provided malaria case management according to national standards.

05/08/2021 Journal article Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of a community dialogue intervention in the prevention and control of schistosomiasis in Nampula province, Mozambique This study aimed to test the community dialogue approach to improve schistosomiasis prevention and control in Nampula province. 05/08/2021 This study aimed to test the community dialogue approach to improve schistosomiasis prevention and control in Nampula province.

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.

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.

15/07/2021 Research brief Feasibility and acceptability of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to children aged 5–10 years This study aimed to understand the barriers to delivering SMC in Massaguet district, Chad, to children above 59 months. 15/07/2021 This study aimed to understand the barriers to delivering SMC in Massaguet district, Chad, to children above 59 months.

06/07/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Mozambique In Mozambique, we support the government’s efforts to develop functional malaria surveillance systems. 06/07/2021 In Mozambique, we support the government’s efforts to develop functional malaria surveillance systems.

02/07/2021 Journal article The effect of cattle-administered ivermectin and fipronil on the mortality and fecundity of Anopheles arabiensis Patton This study investigated the effect of two endectocides — injectable ivermectin and topical fipronil — on the survival and fecundity of zoophilic Anopheles arabiensis. 02/07/2021 This study investigated the effect of two endectocides — injectable ivermectin and topical fipronil — on the survival and fecundity of zoophilic Anopheles arabiensis.

26/06/2021 Journal article Aedes species (Diptera: Culicidae) ecological and host feeding patterns in the north-eastern parts of South Africa, 2014–2018 This study used entomological surveillance in selected areas to assess mosquito diversity, with special emphasis on the Aedes species. 26/06/2021 This study used entomological surveillance in selected areas to assess mosquito diversity, with special emphasis on the Aedes species.

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.

09/06/2021 Brochure Malaria Consortium Burkina Faso We are carrying out SMC programmes across Burkina Faso and are exploring the potential of digital solutions to strengthen health systems in the country. 09/06/2021 We are carrying out SMC programmes across Burkina Faso and are exploring the potential of digital solutions to strengthen health systems in the country.

09/06/2021 Journal article Prevalence and seroprevalence of Plasmodium infection in Myanmar reveals highly heterogeneous transmission and a large hidden reservoir of infection The results of the first ever Myanmar Malaria Indicator Survey reveal programmatically important epidemiological findings not apparent in routine surveillance data. 09/06/2021 The results of the first ever Myanmar Malaria Indicator Survey reveal programmatically important epidemiological findings not apparent in routine surveillance data.

09/06/2021 Journal article Forced-egg laying method to establish F1 progeny from field populations and laboratory strains of Anopheles mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Thailand This study explored the feasibility of using the forced-egg laying method for producing F1 from seven Anopheles species. 09/06/2021 This study explored the feasibility of using the forced-egg laying method for producing F1 from seven Anopheles species.

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.

29/05/2021 Journal article Report of the 2018 annual meeting of the Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network Vector Control Working Group The annual meeting took place 3–5 September 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand. Highlights from the meeting are described in this report. 29/05/2021 The annual meeting took place 3–5 September 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand. Highlights from the meeting are described in this report.

28/05/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium South Sudan In South Sudan, we collaborate with government and partners to support community-centred, evidence-based interventions that respond to changing conditions. 28/05/2021 In South Sudan, we collaborate with government and partners to support community-centred, evidence-based interventions that respond to changing conditions.

28/05/2021 Newsletter May 2021 — Surveillance malaria newsletter Mozambique This newsletter gives an update on an initiative that aims to strengthen the malaria surveillance system in Mozambique. 28/05/2021 This newsletter gives an update on an initiative that aims to strengthen the malaria surveillance system in Mozambique.

24/05/2021 Journal article The impact of malaria coinfection on Ebola virus disease outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis This study aims to understand how the malaria and Ebola virus interact which is important to establish for future outbreaks. 24/05/2021 This study aims to understand how the malaria and Ebola virus interact which is important to establish for future outbreaks.

20/05/2021 Learning brief Facilitating evidence-informed programming in Mozambique With our partners, we worked to develop and provide the needed intelligence to allocate resources and target interventions effectively. 20/05/2021 With our partners, we worked to develop and provide the needed intelligence to allocate resources and target interventions effectively.

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.

13/05/2021 Journal article Navigating the COVID-19 crisis to sustain community-based malaria interventions in Cambodia We were able to provide continued support to mobile malaria workers and communities by conducting a COVID-19 rapid risk assessment and mitigation plan. 13/05/2021 We were able to provide continued support to mobile malaria workers and communities by conducting a COVID-19 rapid risk assessment and mitigation plan.

27/04/2021 Journal article Residual malaria transmission in select countries of Asia-Pacific region: Old wine in a new barrel 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.

19/04/2021 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Ethiopia In Ethiopia, we are tackling malaria, neglected tropical diseases and poor child health indicators through innovative approaches to health systems strengthening. 19/04/2021 In Ethiopia, we are tackling malaria, neglected tropical diseases and poor child health indicators through innovative approaches to health systems strengthening.

16/04/2021 Project report Quantitative report on seasonal malaria chemoprevention supported by Malaria Consortium in 2020: Coverage and quality in Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria and Togo This report outlines methods employed by Malaria Consortium for monitoring coverage of its SMC programme and the quality of SMC delivery in 2020. 16/04/2021 This report outlines methods employed by Malaria Consortium for monitoring coverage of its SMC programme and the quality of SMC delivery in 2020.

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.

31/03/2021 Project brief Reducing malaria morbidity in infants through intermittent preventive treatment in Nigeria This study will assess the clinical effectiveness and operational feasibility of intermittent preventive treatment in infants in Nigeria. 31/03/2021 This study will assess the clinical effectiveness and operational feasibility of intermittent preventive treatment in infants in Nigeria.

31/03/2021 Journal article Private healthcare market shaping and changes in inequities in childhood diarrhoea treatment coverage This study aims to examine inequities in the coverage of effective oral treatments for diarrhoea in under-fives in Nigeria. 31/03/2021 This study aims to examine inequities in the coverage of effective oral treatments for diarrhoea in under-fives in Nigeria.

26/03/2021 Journal article Health and demographic surveillance system: A potential tool for solving challenges associated with epidemic surveillance and social protection scheme for COVID-19 pandemic response in Nigeria A health and demographic surveillance system has the potential to strengthen the coping strategies of citizens in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. 26/03/2021 A health and demographic surveillance system has the potential to strengthen the coping strategies of citizens in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

12/03/2021 Project brief Community-led solutions to antimicrobial resistance: A One Health approach in Bangladesh and Nepal We are implementing and evaluating a community engagement intervention in Bangladesh and Nepal as a critical tool to address antimicrobial resistance. 12/03/2021 We are implementing and evaluating a community engagement intervention in Bangladesh and Nepal as a critical tool to address antimicrobial resistance.

11/03/2021 Learning brief Strengthening surveillance for data-informed malaria control activities During the first year of implementing our three-year project in Mozambique, we carried out general activities to accelerate malaria case reduction. 11/03/2021 During the first year of implementing our three-year project in Mozambique, we carried out general activities to accelerate malaria case reduction.

04/03/2021 Learning brief Mass distribution of long lasting insecticidal nets during COVID-19 We implemented context-specific adaptions to ensure communities in Warrap state, South Sudan, continued to receive LLINs during the pandemic in 2020. 04/03/2021 We implemented context-specific adaptions to ensure communities in Warrap state, South Sudan, continued to receive LLINs during the pandemic in 2020.

01/03/2021 Journal article Does integrated community case management target health inequities and treatment delays? Evidence from an analysis of demographic and health surveys data from 21 countries in the period 2010 to 2018 This research compares the contribution community health workers are making to healthcare provision with other healthcare providers. 01/03/2021 This research compares the contribution community health workers are making to healthcare provision with other healthcare providers.

26/02/2021 Learning brief Implementing a community-based approach to indoor residual spraying to improve acceptance, cost-effectiveness and efficiency With support from the James Percy Foundation, we helped to implement a community-based indoor residual spraying campaign in two districts in Ethiopia. 26/02/2021 With support from the James Percy Foundation, we helped to implement a community-based indoor residual spraying campaign in two districts in Ethiopia.

25/02/2021 Journal article Antibiotic practices among household members and their domestic animals within rural communities in Cumilla district, Bangladesh This survey highlights the need for context-adapted interventions to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use among humans and domestic animals in rural Bangladesh. 25/02/2021 This survey highlights the need for context-adapted interventions to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use among humans and domestic animals in rural Bangladesh.

25/02/2021 Case study Strengthen community-based malaria services through improved planning and engagement across the health system Hear from stakeholders how the project is strengthening the delivery and management of malaria control interventions at the primary healthcare unit in Ethiopia. 25/02/2021 Hear from stakeholders how the project is strengthening the delivery and management of malaria control interventions at the primary healthcare unit in Ethiopia.

25/02/2021 Journal article Geographical and temporal variation in reduction of malaria infection among children under five years of age throughout Nigeria Between 2010 and 2018, there were significant declines in prevalence in 25 of the states, most pronounced in the southern and north-central zones of the country. 25/02/2021 Between 2010 and 2018, there were significant declines in prevalence in 25 of the states, most pronounced in the southern and north-central zones of the country.

24/02/2021 Project brief Expanding mobile malaria services to hard-to-reach communities in northern Cambodia We are supporting the continued delivery of effective malaria prevention and control services in Cambodia, especially to hard-to-reach communities. 24/02/2021 We are supporting the continued delivery of effective malaria prevention and control services in Cambodia, especially to hard-to-reach communities.

24/02/2021 Project brief Engaging teachers and students to control dengue in Myanmar The My School project in Myanmar aims to assess the impact of integrated vector control and community-based participatory interventions in schools. 24/02/2021 The My School project in Myanmar aims to assess the impact of integrated vector control and community-based participatory interventions in schools.

22/02/2021 Journal article Eliminating Plasmodium falciparum malaria: Results from tailoring active case detection approaches to remote populations in forested border areas in north-eastern Cambodia This case study presents a successful approach to implementing tailored active case detection strategies in forested border areas in north-eastern Cambodia. 22/02/2021 This case study presents a successful approach to implementing tailored active case detection strategies in forested border areas in north-eastern Cambodia.

15/02/2021 Case study Educating communities on malaria and COVID-19 prevention through radio messages Zenebech and her family live in Boloso Sore district, Ethiopia, where our project aims to ensure health messages are accessible to all community members. 15/02/2021 Zenebech and her family live in Boloso Sore district, Ethiopia, where our project aims to ensure health messages are accessible to all community members.

14/02/2021 Case study Training health extension workers on malaria outbreak detection Beletech, a health extension worker in rural Ethiopia, has undertaken training in malaria outbreak response, read her story. 14/02/2021 Beletech, a health extension worker in rural Ethiopia, has undertaken training in malaria outbreak response, read her story.

10/02/2021 Journal article Community health worker knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19: Learnings from an online cross-sectional survey using a digital health platform, UpSCALE, in Mozambique Adapting the existing upSCALE platform enabled a better understanding of community health workers' knowledge around COVID-19 management. 10/02/2021 Adapting the existing upSCALE platform enabled a better understanding of community health workers' knowledge around COVID-19 management.

29/01/2021 Journal article Seasonal malaria chemoprevention in the Sahel subregion of Africa: A cost-effectiveness and cost-savings analysis This study provides timely and important evidence on the cost, cost-effectiveness and potential cost savings of the first large-scale, multi-country SMC campaign. 29/01/2021 This study provides timely and important evidence on the cost, cost-effectiveness and potential cost savings of the first large-scale, multi-country SMC campaign.

29/01/2021 Journal article The burden of drug abuse in Nigeria: A scoping review of epidemiological studies and drug laws In this review, we summarise the recent data on drug abuse in Nigeria where drug abuse is on the rise and becoming a public health concern. 29/01/2021 In this review, we summarise the recent data on drug abuse in Nigeria where drug abuse is on the rise and becoming a public health concern.

23/12/2020 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium Myanmar In Myanmar, we have forged strong relationships with in-country and regional partners and government bodies, and offer a wealth of technical expertise. 23/12/2020 In Myanmar, we have forged strong relationships with in-country and regional partners and government bodies, and offer a wealth of technical expertise.

15/12/2020 Presentation Aedes-borne diseases: Building resilience against future threats This presentation explores Aedes-borne diseases, vectors and the challenges they pose, and introduces Malaria Consortium's RAFT project. 15/12/2020 This presentation explores Aedes-borne diseases, vectors and the challenges they pose, and introduces Malaria Consortium's RAFT project.

14/12/2020 Journal article COVID-19 knowledge, beliefs, prevention behaviours and misinformation in the context of an adapted seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in six northern Nigerian states In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted our SMC delivery model to ensure safety of distributors, data collectors and communities. 14/12/2020 In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted our SMC delivery model to ensure safety of distributors, data collectors and communities.

07/12/2020 Presentation Rapid support of the COVID-19 response at community level in Mozambique through adapting the existing upSCALE digital health platform and telemedicine We supported adaptations to the upSCALE platform, which allowed for essential insight into community health workers' knowledge gaps around COVID-19. 07/12/2020 We supported adaptations to the upSCALE platform, which allowed for essential insight into community health workers' knowledge gaps around COVID-19.

05/12/2020 Journal article Effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale in west and central Africa: An observational study This study evaluates the ACCESS-SMC project, which sought to remove barriers to SMC scale-up in seven countries in 2015–2016. 05/12/2020 This study evaluates the ACCESS-SMC project, which sought to remove barriers to SMC scale-up in seven countries in 2015–2016.

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.

26/11/2020 Synopsis Assessing the usability of a geospatial platform for seasonal malaria chemoprevention We are piloting the use of a geospatial platform called Reveal to support the planning, distribution and tracking of SMC in northern Nigeria. 26/11/2020 We are piloting the use of a geospatial platform called Reveal to support the planning, distribution and tracking of SMC in northern Nigeria.

19/11/2020 Presentation Piloting Reveal for use in seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria This presentation gives an overview of a new pilot study that explores the possibility of digitising the management of SMC via the Reveal platform. 19/11/2020 This presentation gives an overview of a new pilot study that explores the possibility of digitising the management of SMC via the Reveal platform.

18/11/2020 Presentation Assessing the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on suspected and confirmed malaria cases in Chad using routine clinical data, 2013–2018 This presentation aims to generate evidence on the impact of SMC at scale. 18/11/2020 This presentation aims to generate evidence on the impact of SMC at scale.

18/11/2020 Presentation Extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles: A feasibility and acceptability study in Cascades region, Burkina Faso This presentation examines the feasibility and acceptability of extending SMC to five cycles in Burkina Faso. 18/11/2020 This presentation examines the feasibility and acceptability of extending SMC to five cycles in Burkina Faso.

18/11/2020 Presentation An ecological analysis exploring the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Burkina Faso using national household surveys (2010–2017) This presentation investigates whether the effect of SMC can be observed in household data, and to add to the evidence base of SMC impact when implemented at scale. 18/11/2020 This presentation investigates whether the effect of SMC can be observed in household data, and to add to the evidence base of SMC impact when implemented at scale.

18/11/2020 Poster Measuring the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria using propensity score matching for counterfactuals (2017–2019) Propensity score matching could be a suitable method to determine the impact of SMC when routine data analysis is inadequate. 18/11/2020 Propensity score matching could be a suitable method to determine the impact of SMC when routine data analysis is inadequate.

18/11/2020 Poster Perceptions of the feasibility and acceptability of extending the delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention to older children in Chad Extending SMC to older children is widely considered acceptable. 18/11/2020 Extending SMC to older children is widely considered acceptable.

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 Pharmacovigilance in seasonal malaria chemoprevention in northern Nigeria Pharmacovigilance is well integrated in SMC, yet reporting of suspected adverse medicine reactions is low. 17/11/2020 Pharmacovigilance is well integrated in SMC, yet reporting of suspected adverse medicine reactions is low.

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.

17/11/2020 Poster Identifying Mozambican community health workers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices around COVID-19 Successful adaptation of a Mozambican digital health platform provided real-time data that is informing community health workers’ COVID-19 practices. 17/11/2020 Successful adaptation of a Mozambican digital health platform provided real-time data that is informing community health workers’ COVID-19 practices.

17/11/2020 Poster Investigating fever occurrence among under-fives and seasonal malaria chemoprevention protocol adherence in northern Nigeria Quality delivery of SMC significantly reduces fever occurrence in under-fives when used alongside insecticide-treated nets. 17/11/2020 Quality delivery of SMC significantly reduces fever occurrence in under-fives when used alongside insecticide-treated nets.

17/11/2020 Poster Improving malaria funding by strengthening awareness and coverage of the state health insurance scheme among women of reproductive age in Nigeria The Nigerian state health insurance scheme could improve access to affordable malaria healthcare among vulnerable communities. 17/11/2020 The Nigerian state health insurance scheme could improve access to affordable malaria healthcare among vulnerable communities.

16/11/2020 Presentation Co-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Sokoto state, Nigeria: A feasibility study This presentation explores the feasibility and acceptability of co-delivering vitamin A supplementation via the SMC campaign. 16/11/2020 This presentation explores the feasibility and acceptability of co-delivering vitamin A supplementation via the SMC campaign.

16/11/2020 Poster Community-driven vector control for dengue prevention in the Greater Mekong Subregion Simple, inexpensive, community-driven interventions, accompanied by effective uptake-support messaging, can lead to a strong reduction in dengue vector populations. 16/11/2020 Simple, inexpensive, community-driven interventions, accompanied by effective uptake-support messaging, can lead to a strong reduction in dengue vector populations.

16/11/2020 Poster Factors associated with severe malaria deaths: Lessons from mortality audit conducted in health facilities in Uganda To strengthen malaria management, the US President’s Malaria Initiative supported Malaria Action Program for Districts to conduct a criteria-based review. 16/11/2020 To strengthen malaria management, the US President’s Malaria Initiative supported Malaria Action Program for Districts to conduct a criteria-based review.

16/11/2020 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.

11/11/2020 Project brief Using artificial intelligence on mobile devices to determine respiratory rate (AIRR) This study seeks to assess the feasibility of using artificial intelligence on mobile devices to determine respiratory rate in under-fives in low- and middle-income countries. 11/11/2020 This study seeks to assess the feasibility of using artificial intelligence on mobile devices to determine respiratory rate in under-fives in low- and middle-income countries.

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.

02/11/2020 Synopsis Assessing adherence to infection prevention and control measures for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19 This study will explore community distributors’ adherence to infection prevention and control practices for SMC in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria during COVID-19. 02/11/2020 This study will explore community distributors’ adherence to infection prevention and control practices for SMC in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria during COVID-19.

01/11/2020 Newsletter October 2020 — Surveillance malaria newsletter Mozambique This newsletter provides an update on an initiative that aims to strengthen the malaria surveillance system in Mozambique. 01/11/2020 This newsletter provides an update on an initiative that aims to strengthen the malaria surveillance system in Mozambique.

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.

19/10/2020 Synopsis Designing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation framework for seasonal malaria chemoprevention We are developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for SMC to facilitate appraisal of the quality of programme delivery across countries. 19/10/2020 We are developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for SMC to facilitate appraisal of the quality of programme delivery across countries.

29/09/2020 Presentation Adapting SMC in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic: Enhancing safety and minimising risk Our adaptations to our 2020 SMC campaign in Nigeria ensured the continued safe delivery of SMC during the COVID-19 pandemic. 29/09/2020 Our adaptations to our 2020 SMC campaign in Nigeria ensured the continued safe delivery of SMC during the COVID-19 pandemic.

22/09/2020 Synopsis Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Mozambique Our new pilot study will assess the SMC in Nampula province, Mozambique, where SMC is highly seasonal. 22/09/2020 Our new pilot study will assess the SMC in Nampula province, Mozambique, where SMC is highly seasonal.

03/08/2020 Presentation Impact of socio-ecological systems and resilience (SESR)-based strategies on dengue vector control in schools and neighbouring household communities in Cambodia This presentation was given at a dissemination workshop on the project 'Controlling vectors and engaging communities to prevent dengue in Cambodia'. 03/08/2020 This presentation was given at a dissemination workshop on the project 'Controlling vectors and engaging communities to prevent dengue in Cambodia'.

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.

24/07/2020 Research brief Co-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention: A pilot implementation study in Sokoto state, Nigeria Our pilot implementation study in Nigeria successfully delivered vitamin A supplementation to children under five using the existing SMC campaign. 24/07/2020 Our pilot implementation study in Nigeria successfully delivered vitamin A supplementation to children under five using the existing SMC campaign.

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.

17/06/2020 Journal article A process for developing a sustainable and scalable approach to community engagement: Community dialogue approach for addressing the drivers of antibiotic resistance in Bangladesh Taking the global challenge of antibiotic resistance as an example, this study explores the process of developing an embedded approach to community engagement. 17/06/2020 Taking the global challenge of antibiotic resistance as an example, this study explores the process of developing an embedded approach to community engagement.

10/06/2020 Advocacy brief Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: An essential health service for Nigeria With global SMC stakeholders, we have developed infection prevention contingency measures for SMC that will greatly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection. 10/06/2020 With global SMC stakeholders, we have developed infection prevention contingency measures for SMC that will greatly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.

05/06/2020 Position statement Adapting to minimise the health impacts of climatic changes We believe it is essential to continue to incorporate responses to climate-related risks into our programmes. 05/06/2020 We believe it is essential to continue to incorporate responses to climate-related risks into our programmes.

29/05/2020 Project brief Supporting community health workers in Mozambique to respond to COVID-19: Adapting the upSCALE digital platform We made technological adaptations to Mozambique's existing upSCALE digital platform to support health workers' ability to respond to the pandemic. 29/05/2020 We made technological adaptations to Mozambique's existing upSCALE digital platform to support health workers' ability to respond to the pandemic.

26/05/2020 Journal article Protecting children in low-income and middle-income countries from COVID-19 Drawing on our shared child pneumonia experience globally, we highlight the potential impacts of COVID-19 on children and propose a collective response. 26/05/2020 Drawing on our shared child pneumonia experience globally, we highlight the potential impacts of COVID-19 on children and propose a collective response.

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.

14/05/2020 Journal article Quantification of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity by spectrophotometry: A systemic review and meta-analysis Our findings indicate that there is substantial variation in G6PD measurements by spectrophotometry between sites. 14/05/2020 Our findings indicate that there is substantial variation in G6PD measurements by spectrophotometry between sites.

30/04/2020 Project brief Prevention, diagnosis and management of podoconiosis: Developing resilient health systems in Ethiopia Our research project in Ethiopia aims to improve the prevention and management of podoconiosis which disproportionally affects marginalised communities. 30/04/2020 Our research project in Ethiopia aims to improve the prevention and management of podoconiosis which disproportionally affects marginalised communities.

27/04/2020 Project brief Improving neglected tropical disease (NTD) services and integrating into primary healthcare With our project in Ethiopia, we seek to integrate prevention, diagnosis, management and reporting interventions of three NTDs into the healthcare system. 27/04/2020 With our project in Ethiopia, we seek to integrate prevention, diagnosis, management and reporting interventions of three NTDs into the healthcare system.

26/04/2020 Newsletter April 2020 — Surveillance malaria newsletter Mozambique This newsletter provides an update on an initiative implemented by Malaria Consortium in partnership with the Ministry of Health. 26/04/2020 This newsletter provides an update on an initiative implemented by Malaria Consortium in partnership with the Ministry of Health.

06/04/2020 Journal article Community engagement interventions for communicable disease control in low- and lower- middle-income countries: Evidence from a review of systematic reviews Community engagement interventions may be effective in supporting communicable disease control in low and lower-middle income countries. 06/04/2020 Community engagement interventions may be effective in supporting communicable disease control in low and lower-middle income countries.

02/04/2020 Journal article Determining the agreement between an automated respiratory rate counter and a reference standard for detecting symptoms of pneumonia in children Correctly counting breaths manually and classifying the respiratory rate is challenging, often leading to inappropriate treatment. 02/04/2020 Correctly counting breaths manually and classifying the respiratory rate is challenging, often leading to inappropriate treatment.

30/03/2020 Journal article Automated respiratory rate counter to assess children for symptoms of pneumonia This is the first time the usability and acceptability of automated respiratory rate counters in low-resource settings have been evaluated. 30/03/2020 This is the first time the usability and acceptability of automated respiratory rate counters in low-resource settings have been evaluated.

30/03/2020 Newsletter March 2020 upSCALE newsletter Mozambique Welcome to our first newsletter on the upSCALE project in Mozambique. 30/03/2020 Welcome to our first newsletter on the upSCALE project in Mozambique.

26/03/2020 Position statement Antimicrobial resistance: A growing threat to global health Antimicrobial resistance contributes to at least 700,000 deaths globally every year. Without urgent action, millions of lives are at risk and economies will suffer. 26/03/2020 Antimicrobial resistance contributes to at least 700,000 deaths globally every year. Without urgent action, millions of lives are at risk and economies will suffer.

24/03/2020 Position statement Stemming the rising tide of global dengue To tackle dengue, we urgently need to increase funding for vaccine development, improve real-time case surveillance systems, vector control and enhance global collaboration. 24/03/2020 To tackle dengue, we urgently need to increase funding for vaccine development, improve real-time case surveillance systems, vector control and enhance global collaboration.

24/03/2020 Learning brief Implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in an urban setting In Burkina Faso, we adapted to socio-economic differences and rapid urbanisation to ensure effective SMC campaign delivery in an urban setting. 24/03/2020 In Burkina Faso, we adapted to socio-economic differences and rapid urbanisation to ensure effective SMC campaign delivery in an urban setting.

27/02/2020 Journal article Evaluation of a capacity building intervention on malaria treatment for under‑fives in rural health facilities in Niger state, Nigeria This study assessed the effect on malaria diagnosis and prescription practices among febrile under-fives in rural health facilities. 27/02/2020 This study assessed the effect on malaria diagnosis and prescription practices among febrile under-fives in rural health facilities.

27/02/2020 Learning brief Training malaria volunteers to deliver integrated community case management To improve the health status of rural communities in Myanmar, we implemented an integrated community case management approach in Sagaing region. 27/02/2020 To improve the health status of rural communities in Myanmar, we implemented an integrated community case management approach in Sagaing region.

11/02/2020 Project brief Scaling up for universal coverage and impact The Scaling Up for Universal Coverage and Impact project aims to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality by 80 percent by 2020 in South Sudan. 11/02/2020 The Scaling Up for Universal Coverage and Impact project aims to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality by 80 percent by 2020 in South Sudan.

07/02/2020 Advocacy brief Antenatal care: A crucial tool in Ethiopia’s fight against malaria in pregnancy We echo the World Health Organization’s 2019 call for greater support for those most vulnerable to malaria — pregnant women and children under five. 07/02/2020 We echo the World Health Organization’s 2019 call for greater support for those most vulnerable to malaria — pregnant women and children under five.

12/01/2020 Journal article Usability and acceptability of an automated respiratory rate counter to assess childhood pneumonia in Nepal We evaluated the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter for female community health volunteers and caregivers in Nepal. 12/01/2020 We evaluated the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter for female community health volunteers and caregivers in Nepal.

20/12/2019 Project brief Countering the spread of drug-resistant malaria in northern Cambodia In Cambodia, partial resistance to artemisinin-based combination therapy has been confirmed in malaria parasites. To support elimination of Plasmodium falciparum and prevent further emergence of resistant mutations, strengthened malaria case… 20/12/2019 In Cambodia, partial resistance to artemisinin-based combination therapy has been confirmed in malaria parasites. To support elimination of Plasmodium falciparum and prevent further emergence of resistant mutations, strengthened malaria case management is key.

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.

17/12/2019 Journal article Usability and acceptability of an automated respiratory rate counter to assess children for symptoms of pneumonia: A cross-sectional study in Ethiopia This study aimed to determine the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers (HEWs), and its acceptability to HEWs, first-level health facility workers and caregivers… 17/12/2019 This study aimed to determine the usability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers (HEWs), and its acceptability to HEWs, first-level health facility workers and caregivers in Ethiopia.

17/12/2019 Journal article Implementation of guppy fish (Poecilia reticulata), and a novel larvicide (Pyriproxyfen) product (Sumilarv 2MR) for dengue control in Cambodia: A qualitative study of acceptability, sustainability and community engagement This qualitative study aims to better understand the community acceptance and perceptions of biological controls that would overcome insecticide resistance, for consideration in dengue control strategies for the future. 17/12/2019 This qualitative study aims to better understand the community acceptance and perceptions of biological controls that would overcome insecticide resistance, for consideration in dengue control strategies for the future.

13/12/2019 Journal article Gender-related factors affecting health seeking for neglected tropical diseases: Findings from a qualitative study in Ethiopia There is limited discussion of the influence of gender in neglected tropical disease programmes and interventions, despite known gender-specific differences regarding prevalence, transmission and exposure. This study applied a gender… 13/12/2019 There is limited discussion of the influence of gender in neglected tropical disease programmes and interventions, despite known gender-specific differences regarding prevalence, transmission and exposure. This study applied a gender lens to health seeking in Ethiopia for five NTDs.

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.

21/11/2019 Poster Assessing the quality of SMC delivery by low-literate community health workers in Nigeria In 2018, Malaria Consortium trained 20,969 low-literate community health workers in Nigeria to administer seasonal malaria chemoprevention to approximately 3.2 million children under five in Jigawa, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara… 21/11/2019 In 2018, Malaria Consortium trained 20,969 low-literate community health workers in Nigeria to administer seasonal malaria chemoprevention to approximately 3.2 million children under five in Jigawa, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara states. This poster assesses their performance and was presented at…

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.

18/11/2019 Journal article Consequences of restricting antimalarial drugs to rapid diagnostic test-positive febrile children in south-west Nigeria Objectives To investigate the consequence of restricting antimalarial treatment to febrile children that test positive to a malaria rapid diagnostic test (mRDT) only in an area of intense malaria transmission. Methods… 18/11/2019 Objectives To investigate the consequence of restricting antimalarial treatment to febrile children that test positive to a malaria rapid diagnostic test (mRDT) only in an area of intense malaria transmission. Methods Febrile children aged 3–59 months were screened with an mRDT…

12/11/2019 Project brief upSCALE: Strengthening mobile health in Mozambique We provided technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to improve disease surveillance and community-based maternal and child healthcare. 12/11/2019 We provided technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to improve disease surveillance and community-based maternal and child healthcare.

11/11/2019 Briefing note Accelerating malaria elimination in northern Cambodia through early diagnosis and treatment To take the final steps towards eliminating Plasmodium falciparum in Cambodia and avoid further emergence of artemisinin-resistant mutations, a specific focus on preventing malaria among vulnerable groups is required. This… 11/11/2019 To take the final steps towards eliminating Plasmodium falciparum in Cambodia and avoid further emergence of artemisinin-resistant mutations, a specific focus on preventing malaria among vulnerable groups is required. This briefing note describes our approach, contributions to and achievements in…

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.

03/10/2019 Research brief Usability and acceptability of two automated pneumonia diagnostic aids: Findings from Ethiopia and Nepal The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support frontline health workers to classify fast breathing: a symptom… 03/10/2019 The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support frontline health workers to classify fast breathing: a symptom of pneumonia.

27/09/2019 Project brief Improving community-based primary healthcare in Nigeria With a focus on maternal, newborn and child health, this project aims to revitalise primary healthcare and secure universal health coverage in Niger state. 27/09/2019 With a focus on maternal, newborn and child health, this project aims to revitalise primary healthcare and secure universal health coverage in Niger state.

23/09/2019 Journal article Characterising residual malaria transmission in forested areas with low coverage of core vector control in central Viet Nam Background Despite great success in significantly reducing the malaria burden in Viet Nam over recent years, the ongoing presence of malaria vectors and Plasmodium infection in remote forest areas and among… 23/09/2019 Background Despite great success in significantly reducing the malaria burden in Viet Nam over recent years, the ongoing presence of malaria vectors and Plasmodium infection in remote forest areas and among marginalised groups presents a challenge to reaching elimination and a…

23/09/2019 Insight brief Equipment challenges in rolling out mobile health solutions Find out about the lessons we learnt through implementing the digital platform upSCALE in Mozambique, and our recommendations for those designing mobile health interventions in low resource settings. 23/09/2019 Find out about the lessons we learnt through implementing the digital platform upSCALE in Mozambique, and our recommendations for those designing mobile health interventions in low resource settings.

10/09/2019 Project brief Mobile malaria services for hard-to-reach communities in northeast Cambodia In Cambodia, forest goers who live and work in remote areas are the most vulnerable to malaria infection. Since December 2015, we have been training mobile malaria workers to diagnose… 10/09/2019 In Cambodia, forest goers who live and work in remote areas are the most vulnerable to malaria infection. Since December 2015, we have been training mobile malaria workers to diagnose and treat malaria among this high-risk group.

10/09/2019 Project brief Building capacity for malaria elimination in southern Cambodia The RAI2E project will improve existing malaria prevention and control services and build the technical and programme management skills of provincial health department, operational district and health centre staff in… 10/09/2019 The RAI2E project will improve existing malaria prevention and control services and build the technical and programme management skills of provincial health department, operational district and health centre staff in southern Cambodia.

09/09/2019 Advocacy brief Untapped potential: Integrating neglected tropical diseases into primary healthcare Neglected tropical diseases affect more than a billion people in low- and middle-income countries. We believe that primary healthcare is essential to manage and, ultimately, eliminate them. 09/09/2019 Neglected tropical diseases affect more than a billion people in low- and middle-income countries. We believe that primary healthcare is essential to manage and, ultimately, eliminate them.

02/09/2019 Learning brief Integrating birth notification into community health programmes The majority of births in South Sudan remain undocumented, despite the Ministry of Health having the legal instruments and mechanisms in place to promote early birth notification. Strong community engagement… 02/09/2019 The majority of births in South Sudan remain undocumented, despite the Ministry of Health having the legal instruments and mechanisms in place to promote early birth notification. Strong community engagement and awareness-raising interventions are required to improve birth registration and…

30/08/2019 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.

30/08/2019 Learning brief Pioneering the Boma Health Initiative Improving child survival remains a major challenge in the Republic of South Sudan. Community-based primary healthcare is key to tackling childhood illnesses and to achieving universal health coverage. In 2016,… 30/08/2019 Improving child survival remains a major challenge in the Republic of South Sudan. Community-based primary healthcare is key to tackling childhood illnesses and to achieving universal health coverage. In 2016, the government launched its flagship strategy: the Boma Health Initiative.

29/07/2019 Project brief Strengthening malaria surveillance for data-driven decision making in Mozambique This project aims to operationalise a functional malaria surveillance system responsive to all transmission strata across Mozambique by strengthening data quality and establishing a data-use and data-to-action culture. 29/07/2019 This project aims to operationalise a functional malaria surveillance system responsive to all transmission strata across Mozambique by strengthening data quality and establishing a data-use and data-to-action culture.

05/07/2019 Journal article Transmission risk beyond the village: entomological and human factors contributing to residual malaria transmission in an area approaching malaria elimination on the Thailand–Myanmar border Background A mixed methods study was conducted to look at the magnitude of residual malaria transmission (RMT) and factors contributing to low (< 1% prevalence), but sustained transmission in rural… 05/07/2019 Background A mixed methods study was conducted to look at the magnitude of residual malaria transmission (RMT) and factors contributing to low (< 1% prevalence), but sustained transmission in rural communities on the Thai–Myanmar border. Methods A cross-sectional behaviour and…

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…

27/06/2019 Journal article Effect of community-based intervention on improving access to treatment for sick under-five children in hard-to-reach communities in Niger State, Nigeria Background Access to prompt and appropriate treatment is key to survival for children with malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea. Community-based services are vital to extending care to remote populations. Malaria Consortium supported… 27/06/2019 Background Access to prompt and appropriate treatment is key to survival for children with malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea. Community-based services are vital to extending care to remote populations. Malaria Consortium supported Niger state Ministry of Health, Nigeria, to introduce and implement…

27/06/2019 Journal article Barriers on the pathway to survival for children dying from treatable illnesses in Inhambane province, Mozambique Background Mozambique has one of the highest under-5 mortality rates in the world. Community health workers (CHWs) are deployed to increase access to care; in Mozambique they are known as… 27/06/2019 Background Mozambique has one of the highest under-5 mortality rates in the world. Community health workers (CHWs) are deployed to increase access to care; in Mozambique they are known as agentes polivalentes elementares (APEs). This study aimed to investigate child…

27/06/2019 Journal article Community engagement and mobilisation of local resources to support integrated Community Case Management of childhood illnesses in Niger State, Nigeria This study wanted to document the process and scale achieved for community engagement and mobilisation to foster ownership and sustainability. 27/06/2019 This study wanted to document the process and scale achieved for community engagement and mobilisation to foster ownership and sustainability.

25/06/2019 Journal article Integrated community case management: Planning for sustainability in five African countries The World Health Organization launched an initiative to plan for the sustainability of integrated community case management (iCCM) programmes supported by the Rapid Access Expansion programme in five African countries… 25/06/2019 The World Health Organization launched an initiative to plan for the sustainability of integrated community case management (iCCM) programmes supported by the Rapid Access Expansion programme in five African countries in 2016.

20/06/2019 Project brief Strengthening community-based malaria prevention and surveillance interventions The Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region has one of the highest malaria burdens in Ethiopia. This project will strengthen the management and technical capacity of the primary health care… 20/06/2019 The Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region has one of the highest malaria burdens in Ethiopia. This project will strengthen the management and technical capacity of the primary health care unit to continue implementing impactful malaria control interventions.

20/06/2019 Project brief PMI VectorLink: Integrated malaria vector control PMI VectorLink is a five-year project that aims to equip countries with appropriate, cost-effective and proven malaria vector control tools. Malaria Consortium’s role is to provide technical assistance to help… 20/06/2019 PMI VectorLink is a five-year project that aims to equip countries with appropriate, cost-effective and proven malaria vector control tools. Malaria Consortium’s role is to provide technical assistance to help governments develop integrated vector control strategies and insecticide resistance management…

20/06/2019 Newsletter June 2019 newsletter Our June 2019 newsletter focuses on dengue, the world's fastest growing disease. Includes opinion from Malaria Consortium's Senior Vector Control Specialist, Prof. Leo Braack. 20/06/2019 Our June 2019 newsletter focuses on dengue, the world's fastest growing disease. Includes opinion from Malaria Consortium's Senior Vector Control Specialist, Prof. Leo Braack.

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…

17/05/2019 Project brief Controlling vectors and engaging communities to prevent dengue in Cambodia To prevent and limit dengue transmission, we trialled a socio-ecological vector control strategy using guppy fish distribution for larval source control, and the introduction of low-cost mosquito traps, combined with… 17/05/2019 To prevent and limit dengue transmission, we trialled a socio-ecological vector control strategy using guppy fish distribution for larval source control, and the introduction of low-cost mosquito traps, combined with social interventions.

25/04/2019 Project brief Expanding rural communities' access to health services in Myanmar Rural communities in western Myanmar are often poorly served by the country’s public health system. After training volunteers to diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses in children under five and… 25/04/2019 Rural communities in western Myanmar are often poorly served by the country’s public health system. After training volunteers to diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses in children under five and screen for malnutrition, Malaria Consortium is now scaling up the…

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.

05/04/2019 Research brief Improving access to treatment for severe acute malnutrition in Nigeria This research brief summarises the findings of a pilot study conducted as part of the RISE for Nutrition project. With training and supportive supervision, the study found that low-literate community… 05/04/2019 This research brief summarises the findings of a pilot study conducted as part of the RISE for Nutrition project. With training and supportive supervision, the study found that low-literate community health workers (CORPs) were generally able to assess, identify, treat…

30/03/2019 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium's global capability statement Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading specialist non-profit organisations. Our mission is to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and… 30/03/2019 Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading specialist non-profit organisations. Our mission is to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health. Our uniqueness is in our…

21/03/2019 Briefing note One Health and community engagement: Two complementary approaches for tackling antimicrobial resistance A One Health approach and community engagement are crucial to tackling antimicrobial resistance. We carried out two studies in Bangladesh that highlight the value of community dialogues in addressing this… 21/03/2019 A One Health approach and community engagement are crucial to tackling antimicrobial resistance. We carried out two studies in Bangladesh that highlight the value of community dialogues in addressing this threat to global health.

10/03/2019 Journal article Dengue situation in Bangladesh: An epidemiological shift in terms of morbidity and mortality In this study, climatic changes and rapid unplanned urbanization were strong predictors of an ecological imbalance that led to increased dengue cases in 2016, and the emergence of chikungunya virus… 10/03/2019 In this study, climatic changes and rapid unplanned urbanization were strong predictors of an ecological imbalance that led to increased dengue cases in 2016, and the emergence of chikungunya virus in Bangladesh in 2017.

28/02/2019 Poster Community dialogues for the prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases in Nampula province, Mozambique In Mozambique, neglected tropical diseases pose major challenges to the government and communities alike, and their prevention and control requires a strategic community-based approach to behaviour change. The community dialogue… 28/02/2019 In Mozambique, neglected tropical diseases pose major challenges to the government and communities alike, and their prevention and control requires a strategic community-based approach to behaviour change. The community dialogue approach (CDA) creates a platform that is embedded into existing…

27/02/2019 Poster Mitigating the challenges of introducing a mobile health (mHealth) solution in rural Mozambique by using a community dialogue approach The increased usage of mobile technologies and services in sub-Saharan Africa offers invaluable opportunities for accelerating development outcomes. To capitalise on them, interventions should be accompanied by robustcommunity engagement strategies.… 27/02/2019 The increased usage of mobile technologies and services in sub-Saharan Africa offers invaluable opportunities for accelerating development outcomes. To capitalise on them, interventions should be accompanied by robustcommunity engagement strategies. A community dialogue approach successfully and pre-emptively addressed the socio-cultural…

11/02/2019 Project brief Support to the National Malaria Programme in Nigeria 2 SuNMaP 2 is a UK aid-funded follow-up to SuNMaP that will support government efforts to further reduce Nigeria’s malaria burden. Malaria Consortium will integrate malaria prevention, treatment and other interventions… 11/02/2019 SuNMaP 2 is a UK aid-funded follow-up to SuNMaP that will support government efforts to further reduce Nigeria’s malaria burden. Malaria Consortium will integrate malaria prevention, treatment and other interventions at the community and service delivery levels through public and…

08/02/2019 Journal article Knowledge, attitudes and practices with regard to schistosomiasis prevention and control: Two cross-sectional household surveys before and after a community dialogue intervention in Nampula province, Mozambique Schistosomiasis is a parasitic neglected tropical disease that affects around 190 million people worldwide, causing chronic ill health and disability. Central to its prevention and control are the acceptance of… 08/02/2019 Schistosomiasis is a parasitic neglected tropical disease that affects around 190 million people worldwide, causing chronic ill health and disability. Central to its prevention and control are the acceptance of health interventions, such as mass drug distribution and the adoption…

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…

06/02/2019 Newsletter Our February 2019 newsletter Our February newsletter marks the launch of several new publications, including learning from the ACCESS-SMC project and integrated community case management in Myanmar, plus the launch of a new video… 06/02/2019 Our February newsletter marks the launch of several new publications, including learning from the ACCESS-SMC project and integrated community case management in Myanmar, plus the launch of a new video on the community dialogue approach. If you would like to receive…

04/02/2019 Infographic Studying the acceptability of an automated pneumonia diagnostic device in Ethiopia This infographic about the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) programme visualises the results from the Children's Automated Respiration Monitor (ChARM) study in Ethiopia. 04/02/2019 This infographic about the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) programme visualises the results from the Children's Automated Respiration Monitor (ChARM) study in Ethiopia.

28/01/2019 Learning paper Seasonal chemoprevention as an effective malaria preventive strategy for children in the Sahel This paper shares learning and recommendations from the Achieving Catalytic Expansion of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in the Sahel (ACCESS-SMC) project, which was launched in 2015 to overcome barriers to seasonal… 28/01/2019 This paper shares learning and recommendations from the Achieving Catalytic Expansion of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in the Sahel (ACCESS-SMC) project, which was launched in 2015 to overcome barriers to seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) scale-up. By supporting national malaria control/elimination programmes…

22/01/2019 Project brief Transform: Primary Health Care Despite recent progress in tackling malaria-related morbidity and mortality, malaria still poses a barrier to social and economic development in Ethiopia. Through the Transform: Primary Health Care project, we supported… 22/01/2019 Despite recent progress in tackling malaria-related morbidity and mortality, malaria still poses a barrier to social and economic development in Ethiopia. Through the Transform: Primary Health Care project, we supported government efforts to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths.

21/01/2019 Case study ChARM data collection: Aslefech Demeke's story The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project aims to introduce automated respiratory rate counting aids to help frontline health workers in resource-limited community settings and health facilities diagnose pneumonia.… 21/01/2019 The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid (ARIDA) project aims to introduce automated respiratory rate counting aids to help frontline health workers in resource-limited community settings and health facilities diagnose pneumonia. Aslefech Demeke, from Shafina Health Post, took part in the…

21/12/2018 Newsletter End of year newsletter 2018 This newsletter showcases Malaria Consortium's highlights of 2018. 21/12/2018 This newsletter showcases Malaria Consortium's highlights of 2018.

13/12/2018 Presentation Community dialogues for the prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases in Mozambique This presentation was given at the 2018 International Conference on Social Determinants of Health in Maputo, Mozambique. It discusses community dialogue interventions to prevent and control neglected tropical diseases. 13/12/2018 This presentation was given at the 2018 International Conference on Social Determinants of Health in Maputo, Mozambique. It discusses community dialogue interventions to prevent and control neglected tropical diseases.

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.

29/11/2018 Learning brief iCCM in Myanmar: Lessons from Sagaing region From June 2016 to June 2017, Malaria Consortium implemented a pilot project that integrated and scaled up Myanmar's two community case management components to ensure the health system has the… 29/11/2018 From June 2016 to June 2017, Malaria Consortium implemented a pilot project that integrated and scaled up Myanmar's two community case management components to ensure the health system has the capacity to respond to all major childhood illnesses. Malaria volunteers were…

16/11/2018 Project brief Community dialogue to address antibiotic resistance in Bangladesh The spread of antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. It is often cited as one of the most critical threats to global health, food security and development.… 16/11/2018 The spread of antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. It is often cited as one of the most critical threats to global health, food security and development. This study built on the assumption that successfully changing people’s…

16/11/2018 Training materials A guide to implementing the community dialogue approach This guide is intended for health programme implementers who want to help communities make healthy choices. It introduces the community dialogue approach: an innovative and participatory approach used to achieve… 16/11/2018 This guide is intended for health programme implementers who want to help communities make healthy choices. It introduces the community dialogue approach: an innovative and participatory approach used to achieve and sustain social action towards improving the health of communities.

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 Dengue knowledge, attitudes and practices and their impact on community-based vector control in rural Cambodia The World Health Organization's global strategy for dengue prevention aims to reduce mortality rates by 50 percent and morbidity by 25 percent by 2020. The adoption of an integrated vector… 31/10/2018 The World Health Organization's global strategy for dengue prevention aims to reduce mortality rates by 50 percent and morbidity by 25 percent by 2020. The adoption of an integrated vector management approach using community-based methods is one of the recommended…

31/10/2018 Poster Qualitative assessment to understand community's acceptance, preferences and sustainability of guppy fish (Poecilia reticulata), Pyriproxyfen (Sumilarv® 2MR), and community engagement for dengue control in Kampong Cham, Cambodia, 2016 Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world and Cambodia has one of the highest per-capita incidence rates in the region. Without a widely available vaccine… 31/10/2018 Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world and Cambodia has one of the highest per-capita incidence rates in the region. Without a widely available vaccine or therapeutics, vector control is the most effective way to…

31/10/2018 Poster Resistance of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Populations to Deltamethrin, Permethrin, and Temephos in Cambodia Knowledge on the extent, distribution and mechanisms of insecticide resistance is essential for successful insecticide-based dengue control interventions. In this presentation, we report the resistance profile of the dengue vector… 31/10/2018 Knowledge on the extent, distribution and mechanisms of insecticide resistance is essential for successful insecticide-based dengue control interventions. In this presentation, we report the resistance profile of the dengue vector Aedes aegypti to commonly used insecticides in Cambodia. This presentation was…

31/10/2018 Poster Using the collaborative quality improvement approach to increase adherence to the test, treat, and track malaria case management framework: Experiences from 10 health facilities in Uganda Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. In an effort to reduce the country’s malaria burden, the Ministry of Health incorporated a number of World Health… 31/10/2018 Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. In an effort to reduce the country’s malaria burden, the Ministry of Health incorporated a number of World Health Organization recommendations on how to prevent, diagnose and treat malaria…

31/10/2018 Poster Expanding the health system into the forest: Analysis of and response to the challenge of providing malaria services inside forest areas within the Greater Mekong Subregion in the context of malaria elimination Malaria incidence in Cambodia is decreasing and transmission is increasingly confined to forest areas. However, nearly all prevention and treatment funds are being invested in villages far from forest areas,… 31/10/2018 Malaria incidence in Cambodia is decreasing and transmission is increasingly confined to forest areas. However, nearly all prevention and treatment funds are being invested in villages far from forest areas, while activities within forest areas have been much more efficient…

30/10/2018 Project brief RISE for Nutrition Malnutrition is a major public health concern in Nigeria and a contributing factor to nearly half of all child deaths in the country. The impact of malnutrition is exacerbated in… 30/10/2018 Malnutrition is a major public health concern in Nigeria and a contributing factor to nearly half of all child deaths in the country. The impact of malnutrition is exacerbated in Niger state, the largest in the country, as much of…

30/10/2018 Project report USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 2 report During its second year, the project contributed to reducing new malaria infections, increased access to treatment and reduced death. Read the Year 2 report in full... 30/10/2018 During its second year, the project contributed to reducing new malaria infections, increased access to treatment and reduced death. Read the Year 2 report in full...

29/10/2018 Poster Towards better malaria surveillance in Mozambique: Findings, identified bottlenecks and recommendations from 2018 national comprehensive surveillance assessment Malaria remains the largest public health problem in Mozambique, accounting for 29 percent of all hospital deaths and 42 percent of deaths among children under five. Malaria control and elimination… 29/10/2018 Malaria remains the largest public health problem in Mozambique, accounting for 29 percent of all hospital deaths and 42 percent of deaths among children under five. Malaria control and elimination is particularly complex due to the varied transmission dynamics and…

29/10/2018 Poster Community engagement and mobilisation of local resources to support integrated community case management activities in Niger state, Nigeria Despite strong evidence that integrated community case management (iCCM) can reduce childhood illness related morbidity and mortality, the sustainability of iCCM projects remains a challenge. From 2014-2017, Malaria Consortium implemented… 29/10/2018 Despite strong evidence that integrated community case management (iCCM) can reduce childhood illness related morbidity and mortality, the sustainability of iCCM projects remains a challenge. From 2014-2017, Malaria Consortium implemented the Rapid Access Expansion (RAcE) iCCM programme in Niger state…

29/10/2018 Poster Community case management of chest indrawing pneumonia with oral amoxicillin in children in Nigeria Current recommendations advise community health workers to refer cases of chest indrawing pneumonia to health facilities for treatment, but many children die due to delays or non-compliance with referral advice.… 29/10/2018 Current recommendations advise community health workers to refer cases of chest indrawing pneumonia to health facilities for treatment, but many children die due to delays or non-compliance with referral advice. In Nigeria, a one-arm safety study was completed in 2018…

29/10/2018 Poster Diagnostic challenges in childhood pneumonia: Lessons learnt in selecting a reference standard for validating new respiratory rate counting aids 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,…

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...

02/10/2018 Technical brief Malaria surveillance system performance in Mozambique: A comprehensive assessment Despite recent reductions in morbidity and mortality, malaria remains the largest public health problem in Mozambique, accounting for 29 percent of all hospital deaths and 42 percent of deaths among… 02/10/2018 Despite recent reductions in morbidity and mortality, malaria remains the largest public health problem in Mozambique, accounting for 29 percent of all hospital deaths and 42 percent of deaths among children under five. This brief summarises findings from a comprehensive…

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…

15/09/2018 Case study Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine on essential drugs list for preventing malaria in pregnancy USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts influences the Government of Uganda, via the Ministry of Health, to take important steps in improving provision of SP (sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine) – an essential drug… 15/09/2018 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts influences the Government of Uganda, via the Ministry of Health, to take important steps in improving provision of SP (sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine) – an essential drug needed for the prevention of malaria in pregnancy...

12/09/2018 Case study Malaria drops to no. 2 in terms of outpatient attendance in Masaka region, Uganda All districts in Masaka region, central Uganda are, for the first time reporting that malaria has fallen to become the second highest contributor to its outpatient department health issues, rather… 12/09/2018 All districts in Masaka region, central Uganda are, for the first time reporting that malaria has fallen to become the second highest contributor to its outpatient department health issues, rather than the highest...

06/09/2018 Journal article Improving health worker performance through text messaging: A mixed-methods evaluation of a pilot intervention designed to increase coverage of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy in West Nile, Uganda Poor health worker performance is a well-documented obstacle to quality service provision. Due to the increasingly widespread availability of mobile devices, mobile health (mHealth) has received growing attention as a… 06/09/2018 Poor health worker performance is a well-documented obstacle to quality service provision. Due to the increasingly widespread availability of mobile devices, mobile health (mHealth) has received growing attention as a service improvement tool. This pilot study explored feasibility, acceptability and…

05/09/2018 Case study MAPD supports improvement of malaria diagnostics capacity, outcomes and leadership USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts has built the technical and leadership capacity of Uganda to ensure accurate and appropriate malaria diagnostics... 05/09/2018 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts has built the technical and leadership capacity of Uganda to ensure accurate and appropriate malaria diagnostics...

30/08/2018 Infographic Impact: Malaria Consortium and seasonal malaria chemoprevention Malaria Consortium has been distributing preventive treatments to children under five across the Sahel region to protect them from malaria during the past four rainy seasons. Case-control studies have found… 30/08/2018 Malaria Consortium has been distributing preventive treatments to children under five across the Sahel region to protect them from malaria during the past four rainy seasons. Case-control studies have found that one treatment course of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) per…

17/08/2018 Journal article Human and Simian Malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion and Challenges for Elimination In recent years malaria initiatives have increasingly shifted from malaria control to a focus on achieving malaria elimination in the Southeast Asia region. However, this region experiences unique challenges in… 17/08/2018 In recent years malaria initiatives have increasingly shifted from malaria control to a focus on achieving malaria elimination in the Southeast Asia region. However, this region experiences unique challenges in this transition due to its distinctive malariaecosystem (mainly related to…

07/08/2018 Briefing note Using promotional materials for effective social and behaviour change communication This briefing note discusses the merits and limitations of using information, education and communication materials or free promotional items to create and sustain behaviour change for a positive health impact… 07/08/2018 This briefing note discusses the merits and limitations of using information, education and communication materials or free promotional items to create and sustain behaviour change for a positive health impact at the community level. It provides guidance to those planning…

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…

20/07/2018 Research brief Supporting roll-out of revised dengue prevention and control guidelines in Myanmar While clear and concise dengue prevention and control guidelines are necessary, it is also crucial that implementers are trained on how these affect their roles and responsibilities. This study compares… 20/07/2018 While clear and concise dengue prevention and control guidelines are necessary, it is also crucial that implementers are trained on how these affect their roles and responsibilities. This study compares two approaches used to train health workers in Myanmar: basic…

07/06/2018 Project brief Moving towards malaria elimination by strengthening surveillance in Mozambique This project focuses on building the foundation of a comprehensive nationwide malaria surveillance system and on supporting the regional malaria elimination agenda in Mozambique. 07/06/2018 This project focuses on building the foundation of a comprehensive nationwide malaria surveillance system and on supporting the regional malaria elimination agenda in Mozambique.

15/05/2018 Project brief upSCALE: Strengthening of the mobile health platform to improve quality and coverage of community-based maternal and child health care and disease surveillance in Mozambique The project aims to refine and expand a mobile health system for Mozambique's national community health worker programme to improve the quality and coverage of community-based health services and overall… 15/05/2018 The project aims to refine and expand a mobile health system for Mozambique's national community health worker programme to improve the quality and coverage of community-based health services and overall programme management.

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…

24/04/2018 Poster Co-implementation of malaria, neglected tropical diseases, and water, sanitation and hygiene interventions in schools in Nigeria In 2013, Nigeria’s Ministry of Health launched a National Malaria Strategic Plan and a National NTD Master Plan to achieve pre-elimination of NTDs by 2020. While much progress has been… 24/04/2018 In 2013, Nigeria’s Ministry of Health launched a National Malaria Strategic Plan and a National NTD Master Plan to achieve pre-elimination of NTDs by 2020. While much progress has been made since, coordinated scale-up is needed to reach elimination. This…

24/04/2018 Poster Scaling up community involvement for malaria prevention and control in Mozambique The Malaria Prevention and Control Project (2011-2017) aimed to reduce the number of malaria-related cases by improving the population’s knowledge of malaria, and promoting the uptake of effective malaria prevention… 24/04/2018 The Malaria Prevention and Control Project (2011-2017) aimed to reduce the number of malaria-related cases by improving the population’s knowledge of malaria, and promoting the uptake of effective malaria prevention and treatment practices at the community level. This poster discusses…

24/04/2018 Presentation What has changed? Community level perspectives on malaria prevention and control efforts in Mozambique This presentation was given at the 7th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria Conference in Dakar, Senegal in April 2018. 24/04/2018 This presentation was given at the 7th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria Conference in Dakar, Senegal in April 2018.

24/04/2018 Presentation upSCALE: A digital health system strengthening approach for improved quality of care at community level and for passive case reporting for malaria surveillance To improve the quality of care community health workers (CHWs) in Mozambique provide, Malaria Consortium developed the upSCALE platform in 2013, together with the Ministry of Health and Unicef. The… 24/04/2018 To improve the quality of care community health workers (CHWs) in Mozambique provide, Malaria Consortium developed the upSCALE platform in 2013, together with the Ministry of Health and Unicef. The smartphone app supports CHWs’ decision making and enables them to…

12/04/2018 Journal article Universal versus conditional third day follow-up visit for children with nonsevere unclassified fever at the community level in Ethiopia: Protocol for a cluster randomized noninferiority trial BackgroundUnder the World Health Organization’s integrated community case management strategy, febrile children seen by community health workers (on day one) without a diagnosable illness and without danger signs are advised… 12/04/2018 BackgroundUnder the World Health Organization’s integrated community case management strategy, febrile children seen by community health workers (on day one) without a diagnosable illness and without danger signs are advised to return on day three, regardless of symptom resolution. This…

04/04/2018 Project brief Community dialogues for the prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases This project aims to improve knowledge of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases and promote the uptake of effective prevention and control practices at the community level using a community… 04/04/2018 This project aims to improve knowledge of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases and promote the uptake of effective prevention and control practices at the community level using a community dialogue approach.

04/04/2018 Research brief Research learning tool Research is central to Malaria Consortium’s work and essential to improving health and health care delivery. We conduct research in a range of locations, transmission settings and health systems to… 04/04/2018 Research is central to Malaria Consortium’s work and essential to improving health and health care delivery. We conduct research in a range of locations, transmission settings and health systems to develop and test new approaches and products, as well as…

14/03/2018 Journal article Resistance of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Populations to Deltamethrin, Permethrin, and Temephos in Cambodia Background Dengue fever is a major public health issue in Cambodia, with over 185,000 cases estimated annually. Transmission occurs primarily through the Aedis aegypti vector, which favours environments where water storage… 14/03/2018 Background Dengue fever is a major public health issue in Cambodia, with over 185,000 cases estimated annually. Transmission occurs primarily through the Aedis aegypti vector, which favours environments where water storage is abundant and solid waste disposal is deficient. This vector…

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...

28/02/2018 Newsletter A catalyst project comes to an end Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention and save children’s… 28/02/2018 Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention and save children’s lives across seven countries in the Sahel. This final newsletter…

27/02/2018 Case study Gassara’s story: “Health systems risk being overwhelmed by malaria if seasonal malaria chemoprevention is discontinued.” This case study from Chad highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control… 27/02/2018 This case study from Chad highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention and…

24/02/2018 Newsletter Dr Sylvia Meek scholarship in entomology enrolments are complete The Dr Sylvia Meek scholarship has seen Malaria Consortium partner with three universities to fund a new generation of entomologists in studying the subject at a graduate level. This newsletter… 24/02/2018 The Dr Sylvia Meek scholarship has seen Malaria Consortium partner with three universities to fund a new generation of entomologists in studying the subject at a graduate level. This newsletter introduces the successful applicants.

16/02/2018 Journal article Dengue knowledge, attitudes and practices and their impact on community-based vector control in rural Cambodia BackgroundGlobally there are an estimated 390 million dengue infections per year, of which 96 million are clinically apparent. In Cambodia, estimates suggest as many as 185,850 cases annually. The World… 16/02/2018 BackgroundGlobally there are an estimated 390 million dengue infections per year, of which 96 million are clinically apparent. In Cambodia, estimates suggest as many as 185,850 cases annually. The World Health Organization global strategy for dengue prevention aims to reduce…

12/02/2018 Newsletter Our first publications newsletter: Highlights from our recent publications Malaria Consortium launched the first edition of our publications newsletter with links to our most recent journal articles, papers and briefs. You can sign up to our publications newsletter here.… 12/02/2018 Malaria Consortium launched the first edition of our publications newsletter with links to our most recent journal articles, papers and briefs. You can sign up to our publications newsletter here.

08/02/2018 Infographic Communications to change attitudes to malaria in Ethiopia Malaria Consortium supported the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia to improve the use and quality of community-based health services under the James Percy Foundation-funded ICIMS project. Through… 08/02/2018 Malaria Consortium supported the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia to improve the use and quality of community-based health services under the James Percy Foundation-funded ICIMS project. Through social and behaviour change activities, the project increased the uptake…

08/02/2018 Case study Army of women educate the community on malaria Working alongside health extension workers, health development army volunteers, many of them women, encourage behaviour change by regularly visiting neighbours to teach them about global health initiatives and encouraging good… 08/02/2018 Working alongside health extension workers, health development army volunteers, many of them women, encourage behaviour change by regularly visiting neighbours to teach them about global health initiatives and encouraging good health practices.

07/02/2018 Learning brief Integrating malaria education into primary school activities Malaria Consortium integrated edutainment-based malaria sessions into primary school classroom activities in Mozambique to provide children with basic knowledge around malaria transmission, symptoms, prevention and care-seeking as part of… 07/02/2018 Malaria Consortium integrated edutainment-based malaria sessions into primary school classroom activities in Mozambique to provide children with basic knowledge around malaria transmission, symptoms, prevention and care-seeking as part of the Malaria Prevention and Control project. This learning brief highlights…

07/02/2018 Learning brief Nets bring good health: A qualitative inquiry This brief shares Malaria Consortium’s key findings from a qualitative inquiry into long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) use and care in two northern provinces of Mozambique: Niassa and Nampula. What drives… 07/02/2018 This brief shares Malaria Consortium’s key findings from a qualitative inquiry into long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) use and care in two northern provinces of Mozambique: Niassa and Nampula. What drives LLIN use? Which local perceptions regarding malaria prevention and control…

07/02/2018 Learning brief Mobilising communities for malaria prevention and control in Mozambique Through partnering with existing community structures in Mozambique, Malaria Consortium built the capacity of community-based volunteers to deliver key messages around malaria and increase the uptake of prevention and treatment… 07/02/2018 Through partnering with existing community structures in Mozambique, Malaria Consortium built the capacity of community-based volunteers to deliver key messages around malaria and increase the uptake of prevention and treatment services. This learning brief highlights a number of important lessons…

07/02/2018 Project report Malaria prevention and control in Mozambique: Scaling up for universal access with community involvement (2011-2017) This project overview summarises the objectives, strategies and key achievements of the Malaria Prevention and Control Project in Mozambique. This project sought to further reduce the number of malaria cases… 07/02/2018 This project overview summarises the objectives, strategies and key achievements of the Malaria Prevention and Control Project in Mozambique. This project sought to further reduce the number of malaria cases in the country through a range of interventions, including working…

06/02/2018 Journal article Private sector malaria RDT initiative in Nigeria: lessons from an end-of-project stakeholder engagement meeting BackgroundThe malaria rapid diagnosis testing (RDT) landscape is rapidly evolving in health care delivery in Nigeria with many stakeholders playing or having potential for critical roles. A recent UNITAID grant… 06/02/2018 BackgroundThe malaria rapid diagnosis testing (RDT) landscape is rapidly evolving in health care delivery in Nigeria with many stakeholders playing or having potential for critical roles. A recent UNITAID grant supported a pilot project on the deployment of quality-assured RDTs…

02/02/2018 Case study Bénédicte’s story: “My children do not get sick during the rainy season anymore.” This case study from Burkina Faso highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria… 02/02/2018 This case study from Burkina Faso highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention…

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...

15/11/2017 Project brief Identifying drivers of antibiotic resistance and developing a ‘One Health’ approach for rational use of antibiotics in humans and animals in Cambodia This project aims to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics in humans and animals, and the spillover to the environment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in rural Cambodia. 15/11/2017 This project aims to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics in humans and animals, and the spillover to the environment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in rural Cambodia.

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…

03/11/2017 Poster Health worker and policy maker perspectives on use of intramuscular artesunate for pre-referral and definitive treatment of severe malaria at health posts in Ethiopia This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses the perspectives of health workers and policy makers on the use of intramuscular… 03/11/2017 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses the perspectives of health workers and policy makers on the use of intramuscular artesunate as a pre-referral and definitive treatment for severe malaria…

03/11/2017 Poster Effect of a community-based intervention on improving care-seeking behaviour for sick children under five in hard-to-reach communities in Niger state, Nigeria This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses ways to increase access to diagnosis, treatment and referrals for malaria, pneumonia and… 03/11/2017 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2017. It discusses ways to increase access to diagnosis, treatment and referrals for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea at the community level, as well as stimulate policy…

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.

17/10/2017 Annual review Highlights of the year 2016–2017 Our 2016–2017 highlights present a selection of key achievements and challenges for the year. The full Trustees’ report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017 is available… 17/10/2017 Our 2016–2017 highlights present a selection of key achievements and challenges for the year. The full Trustees’ report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017 is available here. View interactive version

15/10/2017 Case study Mothers receive the right number of IPTp doses to prevent malaria in pregnancy USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda has been improving the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria by pregnant women visiting antenatal centers... 15/10/2017 USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda has been improving the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria by pregnant women visiting antenatal centers...

09/10/2017 Journal article Neglected tropical diseases: Exploring long-term practical approaches to achieve sustainable disease elimination and beyond This paper identifies two major priorities in the fight against NTDs: strengthening the capacity of the primary health care health system in correctly diagnosing and managing such diseases, and establishing an effective… 09/10/2017 This paper identifies two major priorities in the fight against NTDs: strengthening the capacity of the primary health care health system in correctly diagnosing and managing such diseases, and establishing an effective disease surveillance process.

17/08/2017 Journal article Evaluation of a continuous community-based insecticide-treated nets distribution pilot in Lainya County, South Sudan 2012–2013 Background Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has now been accepted as one way of sustaining ITN universal coverage. Community-based channels offer an interesting means of delivering ITNs to households to… 17/08/2017 Background Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has now been accepted as one way of sustaining ITN universal coverage. Community-based channels offer an interesting means of delivering ITNs to households to sustain universal ITN coverage. The objective of this study was…

10/08/2017 Journal article Evaluation of community-based continuous distribution of long lasting insecticide-treated nets in Toamasina II District, Madagascar Background Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is thought to be an effective mechanism to maintain ITN ownership and access between or in the absence of mass campaigns, but evidence is… 10/08/2017 Background Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is thought to be an effective mechanism to maintain ITN ownership and access between or in the absence of mass campaigns, but evidence is limited. A community-based ITN distribution pilot was implemented and evaluated…

07/08/2017 Journal article Determining the efficacy of guppies and pyriproxyfen (Sumilarv® 2MR) combined with community engagement on dengue vectors in Cambodia: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial Background Evidence on the effectiveness of low-cost, sustainable, biological vector-control tools for the Aedes mosquitoes is limited. Therefore, the purpose of this trial is to estimate the impact of guppy fish… 07/08/2017 Background Evidence on the effectiveness of low-cost, sustainable, biological vector-control tools for the Aedes mosquitoes is limited. Therefore, the purpose of this trial is to estimate the impact of guppy fish (guppies), in combination with the use of the larvicide pyriproxyfen…

02/08/2017 Advocacy report Community-based primary healthcare: The key to unlocking health for all Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality… 02/08/2017 Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality and Sustainable Development Goal three can be achieved. Through CBPHC,…

27/07/2017 Project brief Trans-border malaria: Mapping high-risk populations and targeting hotspots with novel intervention packages This project contributes to the control and elimination of P. falciparum malaria and artemisinin resistance in the border regions of Cambodia and Thailand. It does so by identifying and addressing… 27/07/2017 This project contributes to the control and elimination of P. falciparum malaria and artemisinin resistance in the border regions of Cambodia and Thailand. It does so by identifying and addressing channels of parasite transmission, eliminating hotspots and encouraging affected communities…

27/07/2017 Project report inFocus: Trans-border malaria programme Cambodia Since 2015, Malaria Consortium, Raks Thai Foundation and Population Services Khmer have been working together to strengthen early detection and treatment of malaria through surveillance in Thailand and Cambodia, with… 27/07/2017 Since 2015, Malaria Consortium, Raks Thai Foundation and Population Services Khmer have been working together to strengthen early detection and treatment of malaria through surveillance in Thailand and Cambodia, with support from the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and…

27/07/2017 Newsletter Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship for Entomology in Nigeria and South Africa newsletter Find out more about how to apply for the three available Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarships for Entomology: two with the Unviersity of Nigeria and one with the University of Pretoria,… 27/07/2017 Find out more about how to apply for the three available Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarships for Entomology: two with the Unviersity of Nigeria and one with the University of Pretoria, South Africa.

18/07/2017 Presentation Exploring community response to seasonal malaria chemoprevention in different contexts At Roll Back Malaria's fourth annual Social Behaviour Change Communication Working Group meeting, Malaria Consortium’s Harriet Kivumbi presented lessons learnt from the UNITAID-funded ACCESS-SMC project, led by Malaria Consortium in… 18/07/2017 At Roll Back Malaria's fourth annual Social Behaviour Change Communication Working Group meeting, Malaria Consortium’s Harriet Kivumbi presented lessons learnt from the UNITAID-funded ACCESS-SMC project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services.

12/07/2017 Project brief upSCALE: A digital health platform for effective health systems This brochure outlines the upSCALE platform, a digital strategy created to strengthen health systems and community health delivery, currently being implemented in the Mozambique provinces of Inhambane, Cabo Delgado and… 12/07/2017 This brochure outlines the upSCALE platform, a digital strategy created to strengthen health systems and community health delivery, currently being implemented in the Mozambique provinces of Inhambane, Cabo Delgado and soon in Zambezia. The platform collects real-time data entered by…

06/07/2017 Journal article Mass drug administration in Central Equatoria, South Sudan: Results and suggestions for future distributions Background South Sudan has rolled out a neglected tropical disease programme, which envisaged deworming campaigns in states endemic for soil transmitted helminth infections and schistosomiasis. Methods In 2016, two deworming campaigns targeting school-age… 06/07/2017 Background South Sudan has rolled out a neglected tropical disease programme, which envisaged deworming campaigns in states endemic for soil transmitted helminth infections and schistosomiasis. Methods In 2016, two deworming campaigns targeting school-age children were performed in Central Equatoria. Distribution sites were set…

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…

29/06/2017 Newsletter ACCESS-SMC June 2017 newsletter ACCESS-SMC brought together leaders in malaria prevention to reach over 6.4 million children in seven countries across the Sahel in 2016. This year, ACCESS-SMC will implement one last season to… 29/06/2017 ACCESS-SMC brought together leaders in malaria prevention to reach over 6.4 million children in seven countries across the Sahel in 2016. This year, ACCESS-SMC will implement one last season to reach roughly 3.9 million children in Burkina Faso, Chad and…

14/06/2017 Journal article Experiences from developing and upgrading a web-based surveillance system for malaria elimination in Cambodia Abstract Strengthening the surveillance component is key toward achieving country-wide malaria elimination in Cambodia. A web-based upgraded malaria information system (MIS) was deemed to essentially act as the central component for… 14/06/2017 Abstract Strengthening the surveillance component is key toward achieving country-wide malaria elimination in Cambodia. A web-based upgraded malaria information system (MIS) was deemed to essentially act as the central component for surveillance strengthening. New functionality (eg, data visualization) and operational (eg,…

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...

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...

28/03/2017 Journal article Acceptability of insecticide-treated clothing for malaria prevention among migrant rubber tappers in Myanmar: A cluster-randomised non-inferiority crossover trial Background Insecticide-treated clothing (ITC) has long been used for military and outdoor recreational purposes and there is substantial evidence to show that it can protect against arthropod biting. As a complementary… 28/03/2017 Background Insecticide-treated clothing (ITC) has long been used for military and outdoor recreational purposes and there is substantial evidence to show that it can protect against arthropod biting. As a complementary vector control measure, ITC could be used to address outdoor…

27/02/2017 Poster Cross border surveillance initiatives targeting mobile and migrant populations: Lessons learnt from Cambodia This poster was presented at the 2017 Keystone Symposia Global Health Series on 'Malaria: From Innovation to Eradication'. It assesses the underlying factors associated with malaria infection in mobile and… 27/02/2017 This poster was presented at the 2017 Keystone Symposia Global Health Series on 'Malaria: From Innovation to Eradication'. It assesses the underlying factors associated with malaria infection in mobile and migrant populations, as well as the differences between official and…

10/01/2017 Learning brief Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: Transforming the malaria landscape in the Sahel ACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. This learning brief discusses the project’s approach to scaling up seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) and… 10/01/2017 ACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. This learning brief discusses the project’s approach to scaling up seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) and its impact on reducing malaria in children under five across…

19/12/2016 Presentation Use of guppy fish for Aedes control in Cambodia: Challenges, opportunities and community acceptance This presentation from the Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting 2016 looks at the use of guppy fish as an intervention for Aedes control in Cambodia, examining challenges, opportunities and community… 19/12/2016 This presentation from the Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting 2016 looks at the use of guppy fish as an intervention for Aedes control in Cambodia, examining challenges, opportunities and community acceptance.

09/12/2016 Project brief Acute respiratory infection diagnostic aids field trial: Controlled accuracy study The Acute Repiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project will evaluate community health workers' use of automated respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia. 09/12/2016 The Acute Repiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project will evaluate community health workers' use of automated respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia.

06/12/2016 Presentation Overview of integrated dengue vector management trials in Cambodia This presentation was given during the 2016 Dengue Integrated Vector Management Project Dissemination Workshop. It examines various dengue vector control trials in Cambodia, ranging from Abate distribution to thermal fogging. 06/12/2016 This presentation was given during the 2016 Dengue Integrated Vector Management Project Dissemination Workshop. It examines various dengue vector control trials in Cambodia, ranging from Abate distribution to thermal fogging.

06/12/2016 Presentation Testing the insecticide susceptibility of four Aedes aegypti field populations in Cambodia This presentation was given during the 2016 Dengue Integrated Vector Management Project Dissemination Workshop. It examines methods of testing the insecticide susceptibility of four Aedes aegypti field populations in Cambodia. 06/12/2016 This presentation was given during the 2016 Dengue Integrated Vector Management Project Dissemination Workshop. It examines methods of testing the insecticide susceptibility of four Aedes aegypti field populations in Cambodia.

06/12/2016 Presentation Results from the dengue integrated vector management project This presentation was given during the 2016 Dengue Integrated Vector Management Project Dissemination Workshop. It outlines the results from the dengue integrated vector management project. 06/12/2016 This presentation was given during the 2016 Dengue Integrated Vector Management Project Dissemination Workshop. It outlines the results from the dengue integrated vector management project.

30/11/2016 Technical brief Dengue integrated vector management project This brief outlines the aims, methods and recommendations of Malaria Consortium's dengue integrated management project in Cambodia. The country has one of the highest per-capita incidence rates in the region.… 30/11/2016 This brief outlines the aims, methods and recommendations of Malaria Consortium's dengue integrated management project in Cambodia. The country has one of the highest per-capita incidence rates in the region. The cost of dengue to society is high, with estimates…

24/11/2016 Advocacy report Dengue: Falling between the cracks Dengue is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the world, with a huge impact on individuals, households, health systems and national economies. Over half the world’s population is… 24/11/2016 Dengue is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the world, with a huge impact on individuals, households, health systems and national economies. Over half the world’s population is now at risk. Despite this, dengue has not received the…

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’…

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.

18/11/2016 Poster Determining the efficacy of larvivorous fish, community engagement and SumiLarv® 2MR on dengue vectors in Cambodia This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses the effectiveness of different dengue vector control methods in Cambodia, based on a… 18/11/2016 This poster was presented at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses the effectiveness of different dengue vector control methods in Cambodia, based on a cluster randomised trial.

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…

15/11/2016 Presentation Community dialogues for prevention and control of schistosomiasis in Mozambique This presentation was given at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses Malaria Consortium's study that aimed to improve schistosomiasis prevention and control at the… 15/11/2016 This presentation was given at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It discusses Malaria Consortium's study that aimed to improve schistosomiasis prevention and control at the community level through community dialogues in Mozambique.

15/11/2016 Presentation upSCALE: Mobile health system strengthening The upSCALE project will design and implement a mobile health system in Mozambique, using real-time data collected by community health workers in order to improve the management and delivery of… 15/11/2016 The upSCALE project will design and implement a mobile health system in Mozambique, using real-time data collected by community health workers in order to improve the management and delivery of quality community health services.

14/11/2016 Presentation Progress towards universal access to pneumonia treatment This presentation was given at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It analyses how early identification and treatment of pneumonia saves lives, as well as how… 14/11/2016 This presentation was given at the 2016 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference. It analyses how early identification and treatment of pneumonia saves lives, as well as how severe and mild cases of pneumonia can be better managed.

14/11/2016 Newsletter World Pneumonia Day to be marked Saturday 12 November World Pneumonia Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the world's leading infectious killer of children under the age of five. Malaria Consortium is committed to the reduction of… 14/11/2016 World Pneumonia Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the world's leading infectious killer of children under the age of five. Malaria Consortium is committed to the reduction of pneumonia through research, innovation and community health delivery.

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…

10/11/2016 Poster Field efficacy of guppies and community engagement on dengue vectors in Cambodia 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.

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…

27/10/2016 Journal article An optimised age-based dosing regimen for single low-dose primaquine for blocking malaria transmission in Cambodia Background In 2012, the World Health Organization recommended the addition of single low-dose primaquine (SLDPQ, 0.25 mg base/kg body weight) to artemisinin combination therapies to block the transmission of Plasmodium falciparum… 27/10/2016 Background In 2012, the World Health Organization recommended the addition of single low-dose primaquine (SLDPQ, 0.25 mg base/kg body weight) to artemisinin combination therapies to block the transmission of Plasmodium falciparum without testing for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. The targeted group was…

05/10/2016 Journal article Plasmodium vivax Malaria in Cambodia Background The Cambodian National Strategic Plan for Elimination of Malaria aims to move step by step toward elimination of malaria across Cambodia with an initial focus on Plasmodium falciparum malaria before… 05/10/2016 Background The Cambodian National Strategic Plan for Elimination of Malaria aims to move step by step toward elimination of malaria across Cambodia with an initial focus on Plasmodium falciparum malaria before achieving elimination of all forms of malaria, including Plasmodium vivax…

19/09/2016 Case study Strengthening the community approach to malaria prevention To bridge the gaps in health service delivery at the community level, Malaria Consortium is implementing the Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project from 2014–2017 in the Southern Nations,… 19/09/2016 To bridge the gaps in health service delivery at the community level, Malaria Consortium is implementing the Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project from 2014–2017 in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNPR), Ethiopia. This story highlights 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…

06/09/2016 Journal article National malaria prevalence in Cambodia: Microscopy versus polymerase chain reaction estimates 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…

31/08/2016 Project brief upSCALE: mHealth system strengthening for case management and disease surveillance This brief describes the design and implemention of a mobile health (mHealth) system in Mozambique that uses real-time data collected by community health workers to improve the management and delivery… 31/08/2016 This brief describes the design and implemention of a mobile health (mHealth) system in Mozambique that uses real-time data collected by community health workers to improve the management and delivery of quality health services.

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…

22/07/2016 Learning brief Evaluating access and coverage of community-based management of acute malnutrition in South Sudan This learning brief describes how Malaria Consortium is facilitating community-based management of acute malnutrition in children 6–59 months through the integrated community case management structures in Aweil Centre and Aweil… 22/07/2016 This learning brief describes how Malaria Consortium is facilitating community-based management of acute malnutrition in children 6–59 months through the integrated community case management structures in Aweil Centre and Aweil West.

12/07/2016 Presentation Positive deviance: An innovative approach to improve malaria outcomes This presentation was prepared for the Roll Back Malaria Communication Community of Practice call. It discusses Malaria Consortium's experience in implementing a positive deviance approach in the Greater Mekong Subregion… 12/07/2016 This presentation was prepared for the Roll Back Malaria Communication Community of Practice call. It discusses Malaria Consortium's experience in implementing a positive deviance approach in the Greater Mekong Subregion to improve malaria outcomes.

12/07/2016 Advocacy report Racing against time: Protecting the gains achieved in malaria control against drug resistance This special report is published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group and co-authored by Malaria Consortium. It highlights the growing threat of resistance to artemisinin combination therapies — currently the most… 12/07/2016 This special report is published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group and co-authored by Malaria Consortium. It highlights the growing threat of resistance to artemisinin combination therapies — currently the most effective malaria drug — and discusses solutions to tackling drug…

04/07/2016 ACCESS-SMC: SBCC ACCESS-SMC factsheet ACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. The project supports National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention… 04/07/2016 ACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. The project supports National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention across the Sahel. This factsheet provides an introduction to the…

04/07/2016 Journal article Assessing supply-side barriers to uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy: A qualitative study and document and record review in two regions of Uganda Background Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP), provided as part of routine antenatal care (ANC), is one of three malaria-in-pregnancy prevention and control mechanisms recommended by the World… 04/07/2016 Background Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP), provided as part of routine antenatal care (ANC), is one of three malaria-in-pregnancy prevention and control mechanisms recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, despite high ANC attendance and increased…

15/06/2016 Learning brief Improving severe malaria outcomes in Nigeria Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating the global adoption of injectable artesunate. This learning brief outlines…

15/06/2016 Case study Success stories on improving severe malaria outcomes Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating the global adoption of injectable artesunate. This case study highlights…

15/06/2016 Project brief Supporting the effective roll-out of dengue prevention and control guidelines in Myanmar Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium is working with the Ministry of Health in Myanmar to revise the country’s national dengue prevention and control guidelines. For the guidelines to have a positive effect on dengue outcomes, health workers tasked with implementing them need to…

13/06/2016 Advocacy brief Health system strengthening: A context-specific approach This brief describes how Malaria Consortium strengthens health systems by supporting governments to evaluate the state of the existing health system and identify gaps, before working with those in the… 13/06/2016 This brief describes how Malaria Consortium strengthens health systems by supporting governments to evaluate the state of the existing health system and identify gaps, before working with those in the health system to implement context-specific, sustainable solutions.

08/06/2016 Advocacy brief Making the case for seasonal malaria chemoprevention Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a highly effective method of malaria prevention, recommended by the World Health Organization. This advocacy brief makes the case for scaling up SMC across the… 08/06/2016 Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a highly effective method of malaria prevention, recommended by the World Health Organization. This advocacy brief makes the case for scaling up SMC across the Sahel region, discusses the challenges to successful scale-up, and presents…

24/05/2016 Newsletter Our new malaria animation The Sustainable Development Goals aim to reduce malaria cases and deaths by further 90 percent by 2030. To find out more about the progress made and the challenges that remain… 24/05/2016 The Sustainable Development Goals aim to reduce malaria cases and deaths by further 90 percent by 2030. To find out more about the progress made and the challenges that remain to defeat one of the world's deadliest diseases, watch our…

23/05/2016 Presentation Rapid assessment: Perceptions of malaria and neglected tropical diseases services in Bandarban, Bangladesh This presentation outlines the findings of a rapid assessment conducted to explore the knowledge, attitudes and practices among health workers, policy makers and communities regarding malaria control and elimination, and… 23/05/2016 This presentation outlines the findings of a rapid assessment conducted to explore the knowledge, attitudes and practices among health workers, policy makers and communities regarding malaria control and elimination, and neglected topical diseases in Bangladesh.

01/05/2016 Training materials Malaria in the Asia Pacific: An interactive guide for the private sector This interactive resource provides technical and practical advice on malaria control for the private sector in the Asia-Pacific. It raises understanding of the potential human and financial impact malaria may… 01/05/2016 This interactive resource provides technical and practical advice on malaria control for the private sector in the Asia-Pacific. It raises understanding of the potential human and financial impact malaria may have on your company as well as the impact your…

22/04/2016 Advocacy brief Malaria prevention through insecticide treated nets Sleeping under an insecticide treated net is the most widely adopted preventive measure against malaria. It is effective because the female mosquito that transmits malaria only bites at night in… 22/04/2016 Sleeping under an insecticide treated net is the most widely adopted preventive measure against malaria. It is effective because the female mosquito that transmits malaria only bites at night in most malaria-endemic regions. Long lasting insecticidal nets in particular are…

18/04/2016 Journal article Reactive case-detection of malaria in Pailin province, western Cambodia: Lessons from a year-long evaluation in a pre-elimination setting Background As momentum towards malaria elimination grows, strategies are being developed for scale-up in elimination settings. One prominent strategy, reactive case detection (RACD), involves screening and treating individuals living in close… 18/04/2016 Background As momentum towards malaria elimination grows, strategies are being developed for scale-up in elimination settings. One prominent strategy, reactive case detection (RACD), involves screening and treating individuals living in close proximity to passively detected, or “index” cases. This study aims…

31/03/2016 Poster Community level understanding of the concept of pre-referral treatment and impact on referral-related decision-making following provision of rectal artesunate. A qualitative study in Western Uganda Since 2009 Malaria Consortium has been supporting the Uganda Ministry of Health in the implementationof integrated Community Case Management (iCCM). Pre-referral treatment has formed an integral part of this programming.… 31/03/2016 Since 2009 Malaria Consortium has been supporting the Uganda Ministry of Health in the implementationof integrated Community Case Management (iCCM). Pre-referral treatment has formed an integral part of this programming. Successful pre-referral treatment with RAS for suspected severe malaria requires…

31/03/2016 Journal article Assessing the quality of care for pneumonia in integrated community case management: A cross-sectional mixed methods study Background Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five worldwide. Community-level interventions, such as integrated community case management, have great potential to reduce the burden of pneumonia,… 31/03/2016 Background Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five worldwide. Community-level interventions, such as integrated community case management, have great potential to reduce the burden of pneumonia, as well as other diseases, especially in remote populations. However,…

31/03/2016 Journal article Have you heard of schistosomiasis? Knowledge, attitudes and practices in Nampula province, Mozambique Background Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease which affects almost 300 million people worldwide each year. It is highly endemic in Mozambique. Prevention and control of schistosomiasis relies mainly on mass drug… 31/03/2016 Background Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease which affects almost 300 million people worldwide each year. It is highly endemic in Mozambique. Prevention and control of schistosomiasis relies mainly on mass drug administration (MDA), as well as adoption of basic sanitation practices.…

31/03/2016 Training materials Guide to developing and monitoring a research uptake plan Malaria Consortium is working to strengthen its ability to achieve research uptake within the organisation to ensure findings from our studies inform the work of relevant stakeholders and our own… 31/03/2016 Malaria Consortium is working to strengthen its ability to achieve research uptake within the organisation to ensure findings from our studies inform the work of relevant stakeholders and our own work within the organisation. This guide was developed as part…

31/03/2016 Learning brief Positive deviance: An asset-based approach to improve malaria outcomes This brief summarises the learning paper 'Positive deviance: An asset-based approach to improve malaria outcomes in Cambodia'. It describes a pilot project in northwest Cambodia that used positive deviance as… 31/03/2016 This brief summarises the learning paper 'Positive deviance: An asset-based approach to improve malaria outcomes in Cambodia'. It describes a pilot project in northwest Cambodia that used positive deviance as a method of behaviour change communication for malaria control.

10/03/2016 Project brief Preference and acceptability of permethrin insecticide treated clothing in Myanmar This project aims to determine the type of insecticide treated clothing appropriate for large-scale targeted distribution to rubber tappers and other potential groups to contribute to the success of the… 10/03/2016 This project aims to determine the type of insecticide treated clothing appropriate for large-scale targeted distribution to rubber tappers and other potential groups to contribute to the success of the expanded malaria control and elimination programme in Myanmar.

10/03/2016 Project brief Malaria Indicator Survey in Myanmar This Malaria Indicator Survey project in Myanmar aimd to provide national baseline data on malaria intervention coverage, malaria prevalence, population awareness and availability of malaria services in a representative sample… 10/03/2016 This Malaria Indicator Survey project in Myanmar aimd to provide national baseline data on malaria intervention coverage, malaria prevalence, population awareness and availability of malaria services in a representative sample of the population.

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…

18/02/2016 Technical brief Achievements in insecticide treated net ownership and use in Nigeria, and challenges in sustaining the gains Nigeria has been implementing the long lasting insecticidal net intervention approach as a core malaria prevention strategy over the past decade. This brief presents the achievements and challenges, as well… 18/02/2016 Nigeria has been implementing the long lasting insecticidal net intervention approach as a core malaria prevention strategy over the past decade. This brief presents the achievements and challenges, as well as some recommendations based on lessons learnt through the Support…

16/02/2016 Case study Support to National Malaria Programme: Stories of success The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project aimed to improve malaria outcomes and strengthen Nigeria’s health system, resulting in over 48,000 lives saved in 10 states. These stories capture… 16/02/2016 The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project aimed to improve malaria outcomes and strengthen Nigeria’s health system, resulting in over 48,000 lives saved in 10 states. These stories capture the intervention’s effect on the lives of individual Nigerians across…

16/02/2016 Project report Support to National Malaria Programme 2008–2016 This report summarises the achievements of the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a UK aid-funded project working with the government and people of Nigeria to strengthen the national effort… 16/02/2016 This report summarises the achievements of the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a UK aid-funded project working with the government and people of Nigeria to strengthen the national effort to control malaria. SuNMaP demonstrated that it is possible to…

16/02/2016 Journal article Positive deviance as a novel tool in malaria control and elimination: methodology, qualitative assessment and future potential Background Positive deviance (PD) is an asset-based, community-driven approach to behaviour change that has successfully been applied to address many health and social problems. It is yet to have been assessed… 16/02/2016 Background Positive deviance (PD) is an asset-based, community-driven approach to behaviour change that has successfully been applied to address many health and social problems. It is yet to have been assessed for malaria control but may represent a promising tool for…

16/02/2016 Project report Working together to combat malaria: Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) SuNMaP worked with the Nigerian government’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to harmonise donor efforts and funding agencies around national policies and plans for malaria control. Project targets were aligned with… 16/02/2016 SuNMaP worked with the Nigerian government’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to harmonise donor efforts and funding agencies around national policies and plans for malaria control. Project targets were aligned with the National Malaria Strategic Plan and Global Malaria Action Plan.…

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…

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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…

15/12/2015 Annual review Trustees' report and financial statements 2015 Download Malaria Consortium's trustees' report and financial statements for the year that ended 31 March 2015 below. Also take a look at our highlights of the year 2014–2015. 15/12/2015 Download Malaria Consortium's trustees' report and financial statements for the year that ended 31 March 2015 below. Also take a look at our highlights of the year 2014–2015.

09/12/2015 Training materials Seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme start-up guide This is a practical guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a sustainable seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme in northern Nigeria, targeting the Nigeria National and State Malaria Elimination Programmes, implementing partners… 09/12/2015 This is a practical guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a sustainable seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme in northern Nigeria, targeting the Nigeria National and State Malaria Elimination Programmes, implementing partners and other stakeholders. It describes the processes, procedures, activities and…

23/11/2015 Journal article Early identification and treatment of pneumonia: A call to action This call for action published by the Lancet Global Health on World Pneumonia Day 2015, calls for improved early identification and treatment of childhood pneumonia at community and outpatient level… 23/11/2015 This call for action published by the Lancet Global Health on World Pneumonia Day 2015, calls for improved early identification and treatment of childhood pneumonia at community and outpatient level to reduce deaths. Published in Lancet Global Health

30/10/2015 Project brief Integrated community case management in Kebbi and Niger states The integrated community case management project aims to provide malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia curative services for children under five by community health volunteers in the most marginalised and hard-to-reach communities.… 30/10/2015 The integrated community case management project aims to provide malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia curative services for children under five by community health volunteers in the most marginalised and hard-to-reach communities.

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 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.

27/10/2015 Poster Health workers’ knowledge and administration of injectable artesunate in Ethiopia This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and assesses health workers' knowledge on injectable artesunate and how to administer it to treat… 27/10/2015 This poster was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Conference 2015 and assesses health workers' knowledge on injectable artesunate and how to administer it to treat severe malaria cases in selected health facilities.

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…

21/09/2015 Project brief Targeting malaria infection and artemisinin resistance at formal and informal border points on the Cambodia-Laos border This study will estimate the impact of migrant populations on the spread of malaria and artemisinin resistance in the Greater Mekong Subregion, especially along the Cambodia-Laos border. The project will… 21/09/2015 This study will estimate the impact of migrant populations on the spread of malaria and artemisinin resistance in the Greater Mekong Subregion, especially along the Cambodia-Laos border. The project will also support the National Malaria Programme to strengthen surveillance methods…

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…

09/09/2015 Journal article Novel cross-border approaches to optimise identification of asymptomatic and artemisinin-resistant plasmodium infection in mobile populations crossing Cambodian borders Background Human population movement across country borders presents a real challenge for malaria control and elimination efforts in Cambodia and its neighbouring countries. To quantifyPlasmodium infection among the border-crossing population, including… 09/09/2015 Background Human population movement across country borders presents a real challenge for malaria control and elimination efforts in Cambodia and its neighbouring countries. To quantifyPlasmodium infection among the border-crossing population, including asymptomatic and artemisinin resistant (AR) parasites, three official border crossing…

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…

30/06/2015 Advocacy brief Managing illness through better diagnosis of malaria In 2010, the World Health Organization recommended that all suspected malaria cases should receive a diagnostic test before starting treatment. This brief describes Malaria Consortium's commitment and response to extending… 30/06/2015 In 2010, the World Health Organization recommended that all suspected malaria cases should receive a diagnostic test before starting treatment. This brief describes Malaria Consortium's commitment and response to extending access to affordable, early and accurate malaria diagnosis, including working…

05/06/2015 Project brief Village malaria worker project: Prevention and control of malaria This project aims to improve the malaria implementation programme in western Cambodia — a key location for managing resistant malaria parasites — and to strengthen the community health network in… 05/06/2015 This project aims to improve the malaria implementation programme in western Cambodia — a key location for managing resistant malaria parasites — and to strengthen the community health network in 68 villages of Pailin province by 2015.

22/05/2015 Project brief Integrated community-based interventions for malaria services The Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project aims to bridge the gaps in community-level health service delivery in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia. 22/05/2015 The Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project aims to bridge the gaps in community-level health service delivery in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia.

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…

17/04/2015 Learning brief ‘The health shop’: Applying integrated marketing communication to generate demand for malaria testing in the private and public sectors This brief presents lessons learnt when using an integrated marketing communication (IMC) approach to increase demand for and uptake of artemisinin-based combination therapies and malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Zambia.… 17/04/2015 This brief presents lessons learnt when using an integrated marketing communication (IMC) approach to increase demand for and uptake of artemisinin-based combination therapies and malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Zambia. The project applied the ‘4Ps’ used in the private sector:…

13/04/2015 Project brief Assessing and addressing barriers to the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in Uganda: Pilot intervention This project aims to increase the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) to reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy in Uganda. Based on formative research, a pilot… 13/04/2015 This project aims to increase the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) to reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy in Uganda. Based on formative research, a pilot intervention has been developed to address one of the key…

12/04/2015 Journal article Evaluating the effect of innovative motivation and supervision approaches on community health worker performance and retention in Uganda and Mozambique: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial Background If trained, equipped and utilised, community health workers (CHWs) delivering integrated community case management for sick children can potentially reduce child deaths by 60%. However, it is essential to maintain… 12/04/2015 Background If trained, equipped and utilised, community health workers (CHWs) delivering integrated community case management for sick children can potentially reduce child deaths by 60%. However, it is essential to maintain CHW motivation and performance. The inSCALE project aims to evaluate,…

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…

24/02/2015 Infographic Schistosomiasis: Knowledge, attitudes and practices in Nampula province, Mozambique This infographic visualises people's knowledge and perceptions of schistosomiasis — a neglected tropical disease that is highly endemic in Nampula province in Mozambique. It demonstrates the need to educate people… 24/02/2015 This infographic visualises people's knowledge and perceptions of schistosomiasis — a neglected tropical disease that is highly endemic in Nampula province in Mozambique. It demonstrates the need to educate people about the causes, how the disease is transmitted and how…

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…

30/01/2015 Advocacy report Malaria: The last mile 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…

10/12/2014 Annual review Highlights from the trustees' report and financial statements 2013–2014 This report contains excerpts from Malaria Consortium's full trustees’ report and financial statements 2013–2014. It reviews our key successes and shows the continued expansion of our programmes to improve access… 10/12/2014 This report contains excerpts from Malaria Consortium's full trustees’ report and financial statements 2013–2014. It reviews our key successes and shows the continued expansion of our programmes to improve access to effective prevention and treatment of malaria, neglected tropical diseases…

10/12/2014 Learning paper Developing a long lasting insecticidal net retail market in Nigeria In Nigeria, long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are distributed through mass distribution campaigns and routine distribution — to reach the most vulnerable groups — as well as through the private… 10/12/2014 In Nigeria, long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are distributed through mass distribution campaigns and routine distribution — to reach the most vulnerable groups — as well as through the private sector. Malaria Consortium's Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project…

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