02/12/2011Case studyUganda CSO Power Case StudyMalaria Consortium is working with partner civil society organisations to train local staff on techniques to monitor and evaluate the retention and use of bed nets after a net distribution…02/12/2011
Malaria Consortium is working with partner civil society organisations to train local staff on techniques to monitor and evaluate the retention and use of bed nets after a net distribution campaign in the West Nile region of northwest Uganda.
02/12/2011Case studyUganda Using Mobile Phones for ICCMMalaria Consortium is piloting the use of mobile phone reporting systems to help beat childhood diseases in rural Uganda.02/12/2011
Malaria Consortium is piloting the use of mobile phone reporting systems to help beat childhood diseases in rural Uganda.
02/12/2011Case studyMozambique LLINs for Pregnant WomenMalaria Consortium is working with the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and the public sector to distribute long lasting insecticidal nets through ante-natal services.02/12/2011
Malaria Consortium is working with the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and the public sector to distribute long lasting insecticidal nets through ante-natal services.
02/12/2011Case studyMozambique Street Vendors Sell NetsThe private sector in Mozambique gets involved in distributing and setting up a sustainable network to sell affordable nets.02/12/2011
The private sector in Mozambique gets involved in distributing and setting up a sustainable network to sell affordable nets.
02/12/2011Case studyMozambique Private Sector Supplies NetsMalaria Consortium is working with private companies to expand the distribution and sales of insecticide treated nets.02/12/2011
Malaria Consortium is working with private companies to expand the distribution and sales of insecticide treated nets.
02/12/2011Case studyMozambique Pregnant Women Learn about MalariaMalaria Consortium is working with the government to spread messages about free net distribution for pregnant women at antenatal clinics in Mozambique.02/12/2011
Malaria Consortium is working with the government to spread messages about free net distribution for pregnant women at antenatal clinics in Mozambique.
02/12/2011Case studyMozambique Agita and Edson visit the Community Health Worker (Agente Polivalente Elementar-APE)This case study outlines some of Malaria Consortium's work to provide technical support in training Community Health Workers and providing disease treatment and prevention in Mozambique.02/12/2011
This case study outlines some of Malaria Consortium's work to provide technical support in training Community Health Workers and providing disease treatment and prevention in Mozambique.
02/12/2011Case studyMozambique Miguel Tomas APEA case study on a local Mozambican mechanic who became an agente polivalente elementar (APE), or a community health worker (CHW), with the national health ministry and Malaria Consortium's technical…02/12/2011
A case study on a local Mozambican mechanic who became an agente polivalente elementar (APE), or a community health worker (CHW), with the national health ministry and Malaria Consortium's technical support.
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.
01/12/2011Case studySouth Sudan Trachoma Case StudyMalaria Consortium is conducting a Mass Drug Administration project in Unity State, South Sudan to help reduce the incidence of trachoma, an NTD that can lead to blindness. 01/12/2011
Malaria Consortium is conducting a Mass Drug Administration project in Unity State, South Sudan to help reduce the incidence of trachoma, an NTD that can lead to blindness.
01/12/2011Case studyNigeria Health Heroes Case StudyMalaria Consortium is working with Salisu Mohammed, the Councillor for Health in Maikunkele ward of the Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria, to facilitate their long lasting insecticide-treated…01/12/2011
Malaria Consortium is working with Salisu Mohammed, the Councillor for Health in Maikunkele ward of the Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria, to facilitate their long lasting insecticide-treated net (LLIN) mass distribution campaign.
01/11/2011BrochureCambodia BrochureA brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to combat malaria and other diseases in Cambodia. 01/11/2011
A brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to combat malaria and other diseases in Cambodia.
01/11/2011BrochureAsia BrochureA brief summary of Malaria Consortium Asia's role in providing technical support to governments and partners in the Greater Mekong Sub-region in Southeast Asia. 01/11/2011
A brief summary of Malaria Consortium Asia's role in providing technical support to governments and partners in the Greater Mekong Sub-region in Southeast Asia.
01/11/2011BrochureEthiopia BrochureA brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to support the national government and local partners in the effort to control malaria in Ethiopia. 01/11/2011
A brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to support the national government and local partners in the effort to control malaria in Ethiopia.
01/11/2011BrochureMozambique BrochureA brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to support partners and government health authorities in the effort to control malaria in Mozambique. 01/11/2011
A brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to support partners and government health authorities in the effort to control malaria in Mozambique.
18/10/2011Journal articlePlacental Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection: Operational accuracy of HRP2 rapid diagnostic tests in a malaria endemic settingAbstract
Malaria has a negative effect on the outcome of pregnancy. Pregnant women are at high risk of severe malaria and severe haemolytic anaemia, which contribute over 60-70 percent of foetal…18/10/2011
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Malaria has a negative effect on the outcome of pregnancy. Pregnant women are at high risk of severe malaria and severe haemolytic anaemia, which contribute over 60-70 percent of foetal and perinatal losses. Infection with P. falciparum towards the end…
13/10/2011Journal articleEvidence for a useful life of more than three years for a polyester-based long-lasting insecticidal mosquito net in western UgandaAbstract
Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) are now standard for the prevention of malaria. However, only products with recommendation for public use from the World Health Organization should be used and this…13/10/2011
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Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) are now standard for the prevention of malaria. However, only products with recommendation for public use from the World Health Organization should be used and this evaluation includes the assessment of net effectiveness after three years…
11/10/2011Journal articleThe cost of antibiotic mass drug administration for trachoma control in a remote area of South SudanTo inform budgeting to scale up control of trachoma and other NTDs relying on large-scale mass drug administration, this study set out to determine the cost per person treated when…11/10/2011
To inform budgeting to scale up control of trachoma and other NTDs relying on large-scale mass drug administration, this study set out to determine the cost per person treated when antibiotics were delivered via a campaign in South Sudan.
05/07/2011Project reportWorkshop to consolidate lessons learned on BCC and mobile/migrant populations in the strategy to contain artemisinin resistant malariaBCC and IEC interventions play a key role in reducing the incidence of malaria. In both Thailand and Cambodia, a number of innovative approaches have been developed targeting mobile and…05/07/2011
BCC and IEC interventions play a key role in reducing the incidence of malaria. In both Thailand and Cambodia, a number of innovative approaches have been developed targeting mobile and migrant populations. Strong collaboration between Cambodia and Thailand has resulted…
30/06/2011Journal articleMortality after fluid bolus in African children with severe infectionAbstract
The role of fluid resuscitation in the treatment of children with shock and life threatening infections who live in resource-limited settings is not established. Thus, the study randomly assigned children…30/06/2011
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The role of fluid resuscitation in the treatment of children with shock and life threatening infections who live in resource-limited settings is not established. Thus, the study randomly assigned children with severe febrile illness and impaired perfusion to receive boluses…
01/03/2011Journal articleCase Management of Severe Malaria - A Forgotten Practice: Experiences from Health Facilities in UgandaSevere malaria is a life-threatening medical emergency and requires prompt and effective treatment to prevent death. However, effective management of severe malaria is relatively expensive and relies heavily on well…01/03/2011
Severe malaria is a life-threatening medical emergency and requires prompt and effective treatment to prevent death. However, effective management of severe malaria is relatively expensive and relies heavily on well equipped hospitals, with adequately trained health workers, both often lacking…
25/01/2011Journal articleA Research agenda for malaria eradication: Monitoring, evaluation and surveillanceAbstract
Monitoring, evaluation, and surveillance measure how well public health programs operate over time and achieve their goals. This report of the malERA Consultative Group on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Surveillance, focuses…25/01/2011
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Monitoring, evaluation, and surveillance measure how well public health programs operate over time and achieve their goals. This report of the malERA Consultative Group on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Surveillance, focuses on defining the monitoring and evaluation and surveillance research and…