1496 items related to 'Malaria'
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Resources: Capacity statement :
Malaria Consortium South Sudan
In South Sudan, we prioritise high-impact, life-saving interventions and support service delivery during crises.
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WHA77 must drive global action to protect health from impact of rising threats
Climate change and antimicrobial resistance will be prominent issues at the seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, taking place from 27 May to 1 June in Geneva.
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World Health Organization scoping review calls for urgent action to tackle the impact of climate change on malaria and neglected tropical diseases
The World Health Organization Task Team on Climate Change, in partnership with Reaching the Last Mile, has launched a critical review exploring the effects of climate change on malaria and 20…
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Photo story :
Photo story: Global efforts to end malaria boosted on World Malaria Day
In April 2024, Malaria Consortium collaborated with stakeholders around the world to mark World Malaria Day, reinforcing the urgent need to eliminate this deadly disease. Malaria continues to pose a…
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Resources: Journal article :
Exploring existing malaria services and the feasibility of implementing community engagement approaches amongst conflict-affected communities in Cameroon
Community engagement could be an effective means of creating awareness and encouraging use of community health workers in conflict-affected regions, when used alongside other interventions.
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Working in synergy overcomes barriers to mobile health implementation
By collaborating with other organisations to overcome resource limitations, the Provincial Health Directorate in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, acquired mobile phones to support implementation of the…
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Resources: Project brief :
FORECAST: Forecasting outbreak risks from extreme climate with active surveillance technology
We are developing an early warning system to prepare for and control outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases caused by extreme weather in Uganda.
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Critical conversation with Health Minister to reduce burden of malaria on citizens of Uganda
This week, Malaria Consortium’s team in Uganda and Chief Executive, Dr James Tibenderana, engaged in key discussions with Uganda’s Ministry of Health on partnership approaches to accelerate progress…
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Resources: Presentation :
Cluster randomised controlled trial and quasi-experimental studies to assess the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine in Karamoja region, Uganda
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention was highly effective at preventing clinical malaria episodes during the peak malaria transmission season.
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Integrating seasonal malaria chemoprevention into the national community health system in Savanes region, Togo
The integration of SMC into the community health system is feasible under certain conditions, and its benefits can be sustained through the support of government and multiple stakeholders, and a…
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The importance of integrating data quality assessment data into decision-making: Impact of data quality assessments on the quality of routine malaria data in Mozambique
Routine data quality can be improved through regular data quality assessments, supervisions and data discussion meetings, thereby helping to optimise programmatic decision-making.
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Resources: Presentation :
Cost of delivering pyrethroid-piperonyl butoxide insecticide-treated nets to households in Ondo and Anambra states in Nigeria through universal campaigns
The cost of purchasing insecticide-treated nets was the key driver of the overall cost of campaigns.
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Harnessing the power of routine data for decision-making and programme improvement: Lessons from delivering seasonal malaria chemoprevention
To ensure efficient and effective use of data for decision-making, it is crucial to bridge the gap between producers of data and users of data.
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Resources: Presentation :
A cluster randomised controlled trial to compare sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine with dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine for seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Karamoja region, Uganda
Both sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine plus amodiaquine and dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine are highly effective in preventing clinical malaria in eligible children during the high transmission season.
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Thought leadership :
World Immunisation Week: Reflecting on achievements, innovating for the future
As World Immunization Week comes to a close, I am taking a moment to reflect on the remarkable progress made in global health thanks to vaccines. Since the launch of the Expanded Programme on…
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Resources: Poster :
The importance of data-informed decision-making: Impact of data quality assessments on routine malaria data
The use and quality of routine malaria data can be improved through regular data quality assessments, supervision and data review, thus optimising programmatic decision-making.
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Resources: Poster :
Establishing a quality-assured sample collection system for health facility level malaria molecular surveillance in Mozambique
Continued training, regular supervision and communication are essential for quality assurance in the establishment of a functional and effective malaria molecular surveillance system.
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Resources: Presentation :
Factors associated with the use of insecticide-treated nets before and after mass distribution campaigns in Ondo and Anambra states, Nigeria
Important determinants of insecticide-treated net use included feeling hot, climate, perception of mosquito abundance, socio-economic status and gender.
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Evaluation of seasonal malaria chemoprevention implementation in predominantly nomadic pastoralist communities in Karamoja region, Uganda
Coverage and quality of SMC implementation in nomadic pastoralist communities exceeded programme targets and the incidence of malaria was subsequently reduced among under-fives.
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Resources: Presentation :
Understanding malaria knowledge and prevention practices to prepare for the scale-up of perennial malaria chemoprevention in Osun state, Nigeria
Identified gaps in caregivers' knowledge of malaria prevention and treatment practice could be addressed by designing and implementing educational programmes that promote knowledge and update of…