25/04/2023Technical briefAdapting political economy analysis for malaria programmingWhere a lack of progress cannot be explained by ecological or technological reasons, it is helpful to explore the political economy of a setting.25/04/2023
Where a lack of progress cannot be explained by ecological or technological reasons, it is helpful to explore the political economy of a setting.
02/10/2018Technical briefMalaria surveillance system performance in Mozambique: A comprehensive assessmentDespite 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…
21/09/2018Technical briefEssential tools for achieving malaria elimination in Myanmar
This brief discusses the effectiveness of Myanmar’s malaria surveillance system in enhancing the management and use of data. It also considers the National Malaria Control Programme's efforts to develop capacity…21/09/2018
This brief discusses the effectiveness of Myanmar’s malaria surveillance system in enhancing the management and use of data. It also considers the National Malaria Control Programme's efforts to develop capacity around surveillance, and monitoring and evaluation.
10/09/2018Technical briefDomestic expenditure on health service delivery in low-income settingsTo accelerate progress towards universal health coverage (UHC), member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed to develop further their health financing systems. UHC is defined as ‘all…10/09/2018
To accelerate progress towards universal health coverage (UHC), member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed to develop further their health financing systems. UHC is defined as ‘all people receiving quality health services that meet their needs without…
13/11/2017Technical briefSeasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale: Saving livesMalaria is preventable and treatable, but many children in Africa still die from malaria before their fifth birthday. The ACCESS-SMC project has proven the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of seasonal…13/11/2017
Malaria is preventable and treatable, but many children in Africa still die from malaria before their fifth birthday. The ACCESS-SMC project has proven the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale. An estimated gap of 12 to…
30/11/2016Technical briefDengue integrated vector management projectThis 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…
01/11/2016Technical briefNeglected tropical diseases: A holistic vision for disease eliminationNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over 1.4 billion people worldwide and cause half a million deaths each year. They also cause chronic disability, stigma and ill health, disproportionally affecting poor…01/11/2016
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over 1.4 billion people worldwide and cause half a million deaths each year. They also cause chronic disability, stigma and ill health, disproportionally affecting poor and marginalised people. Malaria Consortium aims to ensure access to…
18/02/2016Technical briefAchievements in insecticide treated net ownership and use in Nigeria, and challenges in sustaining the gainsNigeria 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…
01/08/2015Technical briefCambodia Malaria Survey 2013The Cambodia Malaria Survey (CMS) 2013 was conducted from October to November 2013 during the peak malaria transmission season by a partnership of organisations supporting the National Centre for Parasitology,…01/08/2015
The Cambodia Malaria Survey (CMS) 2013 was conducted from October to November 2013 during the peak malaria transmission season by a partnership of organisations supporting the National Centre for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control. This large-scale household, drug and net…
18/05/2015Technical briefMonitoring malaria epidemiology and control in Ethiopia and Uganda: Baseline surveyThis 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…
09/11/2014Technical briefMobile health approaches to improve motivation and performance of community health workers in MozambiqueThis brief discusses the impact of the inSCALE APE CommCare mobile phone application on community health worker motivation, performance and retention, with the aim to increase the quality and coverage…09/11/2014
This brief discusses the impact of the inSCALE APE CommCare mobile phone application on community health worker motivation, performance and retention, with the aim to increase the quality and coverage of integrated community case management in Mozambique. The application walks…
20/03/2014Technical briefImproving access to quality care in UgandaThis Briefing Note describes a baseline and an endline survey conducted by Malaria Consortium to measure the impact of iCCM on improving health seeking behaviour and access to treatment for…20/03/2014
This Briefing Note describes a baseline and an endline survey conducted by Malaria Consortium to measure the impact of iCCM on improving health seeking behaviour and access to treatment for children in two regions. The surveys aimed to establish whether…
08/01/2014Technical briefSustainable coverage of LLINs in UgandaThis Briefing Note describes Malaria Consortium's support to the Ministry of Health through the Pioneer project to distribute LLINs in four districts of Mid-Western Uganda in 2009-2010.
It dicusses access…08/01/2014
This Briefing Note describes Malaria Consortium's support to the Ministry of Health through the Pioneer project to distribute LLINs in four districts of Mid-Western Uganda in 2009-2010.
It dicusses access to reliable and sustainable delivery channels for long lasting insecticide…
31/12/2013Technical briefReducing deaths from severe malariaThis Briefing Note describers a project by a consortium of partners, comprising Medicines for Malaria Venture, Clinton Health Access Initiatve and Malaria Consortium, to strengthen the market to accelerate access…31/12/2013
This Briefing Note describers a project by a consortium of partners, comprising Medicines for Malaria Venture, Clinton Health Access Initiatve and Malaria Consortium, to strengthen the market to accelerate access to and uptake of injectable artesunate. Funded by UNITAID for…
01/12/2013Technical briefinSCALE CommCare Application: Improving quality of care at all levelsThe inSCALE project evaluates how the quality of health care provided by community health workers in Mozambique can be assessed and improved. 01/12/2013
The inSCALE project evaluates how the quality of health care provided by community health workers in Mozambique can be assessed and improved.
02/08/2013Technical briefinSCALE - Community engagement approaches to improve motivation and performance of CHWs in UgandaThe inSCALE project, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is working to increase coverage of integrated community case management (ICCM) and expand the number of VHTs trained to…02/08/2013
The inSCALE project, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is working to increase coverage of integrated community case management (ICCM) and expand the number of VHTs trained to treat children under five years for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.…
01/12/2012Technical briefSeasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) in NigeriaThis briefing note provides background to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Nigeria. In March 2012, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a policy recommendation for a new intervention against Plasmodium falciparum…01/12/2012
This briefing note provides background to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Nigeria. In March 2012, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a policy recommendation for a new intervention against Plasmodium falciparum malaria - seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), previously referred to as…
07/08/2012Technical briefinSCALE Village Health Clubs: Improving motivation and community healthThis is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's work to motivate and support the work of Village Health Teams in Uganda through Village Health Club forums and meetings. 07/08/2012
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's work to motivate and support the work of Village Health Teams in Uganda through Village Health Club forums and meetings.
01/12/2011Technical briefAccountability Fact SheetA Q&A summary on how Malaria Consortium works to ensure best practice and accountability to those on the receiving end of the organisation's projects. 01/12/2011
A Q&A summary on how Malaria Consortium works to ensure best practice and accountability to those on the receiving end of the organisation's projects.
01/12/2011Technical briefInsecticides Fact SheetThis fact sheet contains information on different insecticide-based strategies for malaria prevention and the risk of increased pyrethroid insecticide resistance. 01/12/2011
This fact sheet contains information on different insecticide-based strategies for malaria prevention and the risk of increased pyrethroid insecticide resistance.
01/12/2011Technical briefMalaria Protection for Travellers Fact SheetA brief fact sheet on malaria, disease symptoms and prevention methods for travellers to malaria-endemic regions. 01/12/2011
A brief fact sheet on malaria, disease symptoms and prevention methods for travellers to malaria-endemic regions.