209 items related to 'Health system strengthening'
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Ethiopia marks another milestone in its pneumonia and diarrhoea reduction plans
Earlier this month, an action plan to strengthen strategies for child survival, focused on the integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMNCI), was launched in Ethiopia, at an event attended by…
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Top reads of 2022
2022 was a busy year at Malaria Consortium! Thanks to our supporters, we were able to work with communities and governments across Africa and Asia to strengthen health systems, improve access to…
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ASTMH 2022: The power of partnerships to optimise health outcomes
In the first instalment of our American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene's Annual Meeting (ASTMH) series this year, we're highlighting the powerful role of partnerships in delivering…
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Malaria surveillance in Mozambique
In Mozambique, malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, responsible for 10 million infections and over 23,000 deaths in 2020, with children under five and pregnant women most at risk.…
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International Day of the Girl: Community-led approach to improving access to sexual health and family planning services in South Sudan
Adut is 18 years old, and a student living in Naivasha. She has been helping to inform young people within her school and community about accessing sexual health services and spreading awareness of…
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The impact of Global Fund investment in fighting malaria
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) is a critical financing mechanism that has invested more than US$55 billion over the last 20 years to fund health programmes in…
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Modeled impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on district-level suspected and confirmed malaria cases in Chad based on routine clinical data (2013-2018)
Results of this study, based on routine HMIS data, provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of SMC delivered at scale in Chad during 2013–2018, presenting a viable method for evaluating public…
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completedBuilding Resilient Communities in Aweil South through Health Interventions
This project aims to build resilient communities in Aweil South, through strengthening health interventions, including the management of communicable diseases, reproductive health and…
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Improving neglected tropical disease services and integration into primary healthcare in Ethiopia
Results from a research study conducted by Malaria Consortium to improve the integration of neglected tropical disease (NTD) services into primary healthcare in Ethiopia show improvements in the…
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New project to boost malaria burden reduction gains in Uganda
To build on and boost gains made in Uganda’s mission to eradicate malaria, Malaria Consortium is implementing a new project – Supporting Uganda’s Malaria Reduction and Elimination Strategy (SUMRES) –…
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Antimicrobial resistance: A growing threat to global health
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Supporting country coordinating mechanisms to deliver Global Fund's strategy
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria recently released a new five-year strategy, following a long period of engagement with civil society and the global health community. The…
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World Malaria Report 2021: Maintaining essential services has saved lives but malaria cases continue to rise
Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its World Malaria Report for 2021, assessing global and regional malaria trends over the last year and providing an opportunity to reflect on…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Malaria Consortium announces new work focused on strengthening the pneumonia response in Chad and Ethiopia
Malaria Consortium is drawing on its expertise in improving pneumonia case management to develop and operationalise pneumonia control strategies in Chad and Ethiopia. The project will support efforts…
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Why improved diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia must remain a priority
When Malaria Consortium was established in 2003, our primary focus was on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malaria. However, with half of deaths in children under five caused by malaria,…