Strengthened malaria case management is key to support elimination of Plasmodium falciparum and prevent further emergence of resistant mutations. 20/12/2019
Strengthened malaria case management is key to support elimination of Plasmodium falciparum and prevent further emergence of resistant mutations.
USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts assess the current knowledge, attitudes and practices of malaria prevention and control in five regions in Uganda.20/12/2019
USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts assess the current knowledge, attitudes and practices of malaria prevention and control in five regions in Uganda.
This study aimed to determine the usability and acceptability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers in Ethiopia.17/12/2019
This study aimed to determine the usability and acceptability of a new automated respiratory rate counter by health extension workers in Ethiopia.
This study looks at community perceptions of biological controls to overcome insecticide resistance, for consideration in dengue control strategies.17/12/2019
This study looks at community perceptions of biological controls to overcome insecticide resistance, for consideration in dengue control strategies.
This post-distribution monitoring project will track the ownership, use and condition of long-lasting insecticidal nets in 419,100 households.10/12/2019
This post-distribution monitoring project will track the ownership, use and condition of long-lasting insecticidal nets in 419,100 households.
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.
We used the government's clinical audit guidelines to audit health facilities, identify factors associated with malaria deaths and improve quality of care.22/11/2019
We used the government's clinical audit guidelines to audit health facilities, identify factors associated with malaria deaths and improve quality of care.
In the last quarter of 2016, the MAPD project instituted several interventions to prevent and control malaria in nine high-burden districts in Uganda.22/11/2019
In the last quarter of 2016, the MAPD project instituted several interventions to prevent and control malaria in nine high-burden districts in Uganda.
We piloted a school LLIN distribution programme in June 2018 in 26 Ugandan districts with an LLIN coverage of less than 70 percent and measured the effects.22/11/2019
We piloted a school LLIN distribution programme in June 2018 in 26 Ugandan districts with an LLIN coverage of less than 70 percent and measured the effects.
In 2018, Malaria Consortium trained 20,969 low-literate community health workers in Nigeria to administer SMC to approximately 3.2 million children under five.21/11/2019
In 2018, Malaria Consortium trained 20,969 low-literate community health workers in Nigeria to administer SMC to approximately 3.2 million children under five.
A longer-acting ACT may be needed as the first-line drug for treating uncomplicated malaria in high-transmission settings to prevent frequent re-infections.18/11/2019
A longer-acting ACT may be needed as the first-line drug for treating uncomplicated malaria in high-transmission settings to prevent frequent re-infections.
This presentation gives an overview of the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project's objectives and results, and suggests next steps.15/11/2019
This presentation gives an overview of the Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project's objectives and results, and suggests next steps.
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.
This briefing note describes our approach to accelerate malaria elimination through early diagnosis and treatment of mobile and migrant populations.11/11/2019
This briefing note describes our approach to accelerate malaria elimination through early diagnosis and treatment of mobile and migrant populations.
This article identifies models of, and gaps in, the institutionalisation of integrated community case management into national health systems.07/11/2019
This article identifies models of, and gaps in, the institutionalisation of integrated community case management into national health systems.
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...
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.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.
The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support classifying fast breathing. 03/10/2019
The Acute Respiratory Infection Diagnostic Aid project introduced two automated respiratory rate counting aids in Ethiopia and Nepal to support classifying fast breathing.
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.
Our project supports the delivery of malaria prevention and treatment interventions, as well as maternal, newborn and child care activities in Uganda.23/09/2019
Our project supports the delivery of malaria prevention and treatment interventions, as well as maternal, newborn and child care activities in Uganda.
Strong community engagement and awareness-raising interventions are needed to improve birth registration and notification rates in South Sudan.02/09/2019
Strong community engagement and awareness-raising interventions are needed to improve birth registration and notification rates in South Sudan.
In 2016, the government launched its flagship strategy, the Boma Health Initiative, to tackle childhood illnesses and achieve universal health coverage.30/08/2019
In 2016, the government launched its flagship strategy, the Boma Health Initiative, to tackle childhood illnesses and achieve universal health coverage.
Our July 2019 newsletter marks the start of a new SMC campaign in the Sahel region, plus the launch of project on films from Uganda and Bangladesh.31/07/2019
Our July 2019 newsletter marks the start of a new SMC campaign in the Sahel region, plus the launch of project on films from Uganda and Bangladesh.
This mixed methods study looked at the residual malaria transmission and factors contributing to low, but sustained, transmission in rural communities.05/07/2019
This mixed methods study looked at the residual malaria transmission and factors contributing to low, but sustained, transmission in rural communities.
Integrated community case management with focused demand creation activities can improve access to lifesaving interventions from frontline community providers.27/06/2019
Integrated community case management with focused demand creation activities can improve access to lifesaving interventions from frontline community providers.
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.
We designed an iterative and unique process for each Rapid Access Expansion Programme area which involved creating a sustainability framework.25/06/2019
We designed an iterative and unique process for each Rapid Access Expansion Programme area which involved creating a sustainability framework.
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
This project will strengthen the management and technical capacity of the primary health care unit to continue implementing impactful malaria control interventions.
Malaria Consortium provides technical assistance to help governments develop integrated vector control strategies and insecticide resistance management plans.20/06/2019
Malaria Consortium provides technical assistance to help governments develop integrated vector control strategies and insecticide resistance management plans.
Read the testimonies of Daw Wint Wint Soe and Daw Mar Mar Aung, who are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar.14/06/2019
Read the testimonies of Daw Wint Wint Soe and Daw Mar Mar Aung, who are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar.
This report presents the findings of a study to understand health providers’ and community members’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in relation to malaria control.30/05/2019
This report presents the findings of a study to understand health providers’ and community members’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in relation to malaria control.
This capacity statement outlines our contribution to supporting countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Malaria Consortium considers UHC, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), fundamental to the…20/05/2019
This capacity statement outlines our contribution to supporting countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Malaria Consortium considers UHC, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), fundamental to the design and implementation of all our programmes. Our tailored interventions…
The project will strengthen the ability of basic health staff to provide necessary supervision, and address shortage of stocks for rapid diagnostic tests and medicines.25/04/2019
The project will strengthen the ability of basic health staff to provide necessary supervision, and address shortage of stocks for rapid diagnostic tests and medicines.
With training and supportive supervision, low-literate community health workers were mostly able to identify and treat cases of acute malnutrition in under-fives.05/04/2019
With training and supportive supervision, low-literate community health workers were mostly able to identify and treat cases of acute malnutrition in under-fives.
This briefing note summarises the threat that antimicrobial resistance poses globally and explains why a One Health approach is needed to tackle it. 21/03/2019
This briefing note summarises the threat that antimicrobial resistance poses globally and explains why a One Health approach is needed to tackle it.
In this study, climatic changes and rapid unplanned urbanisation were strong predictors of an ecological imbalance that led to increased dengue cases.10/03/2019
In this study, climatic changes and rapid unplanned urbanisation were strong predictors of an ecological imbalance that led to increased dengue cases.
In Mozambique, the prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases require a strategic community-based approach to achieve behaviour change. 28/02/2019
In Mozambique, the prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases require a strategic community-based approach to achieve behaviour change.
Ce guide est destiné aux responsables de la mise en œuvre des programmes de santé qui souhaitent aider les communautés à faire des choix sains.22/02/2019
Ce guide est destiné aux responsables de la mise en œuvre des programmes de santé qui souhaitent aider les communautés à faire des choix sains.
The SuNMap project aims to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable malaria programmes across 165 local government areas in six states of Nigeria.11/02/2019
The SuNMap project aims to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable malaria programmes across 165 local government areas in six states of Nigeria.
The USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts aims to strengthen the government’s capacity to design, plan and monitor malaria control activities. 04/02/2019
The USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts aims to strengthen the government’s capacity to design, plan and monitor malaria control activities.
This paper shares learning and recommendations from the Achieving Catalytic Expansion of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in the Sahel project.28/01/2019
This paper shares learning and recommendations from the Achieving Catalytic Expansion of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in the Sahel project.
In Ethiopia, through the Transform: Primary Health Care project, we supported government efforts to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths.22/01/2019
In Ethiopia, through the Transform: Primary Health Care project, we supported government efforts to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths.