1503 items related to 'Malaria'
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Anti-malarial resistance in Mozambique: Absence of Plasmodium falciparum Kelch 13 (K13) propeller domain polymorphisms associated with resistance to artemisinins
Although the results of this cross-sectional study do not show the emergence of artemisinin resistance in Mozambique, the high number of novel, non-synonymous mutations identified highlights the need…
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Improving community health worker treatment for malaria, diarrhoea, and pneumonia in Uganda through inSCALE community and mHealth innovations
The results of this cluster randomised controlled trial suggest that interventions that promote learning and increase CHWs' confidence and connectedness to the wider health system and community can…
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activeForecasting outbreak risks from extreme climate with active surveillance technology - FORECAST
Malaria Consortium and project partners aim to improve Uganda’s resilience to mosquito-borne diseases in the face of escalating climate-related challenges, by strengthening the capacity of the…
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Malaria Consortium and eGov Foundation join Mozambique’s national malaria programme to digitalise seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns
In a new collaboration, Malaria Consortium and eGov Foundation will support Mozambique’s National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) to roll out a new digital tool to accelerate the digitalisation of…
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From efficacy to effectiveness: a comprehensive framework for monitoring, evaluating and optimizing SMC programmes
This paper describes the process for developing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework tailored specifically to seasonal malaria chemoprevention.
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Photo story: Second learning exchange enhances preparedness for emerging and future threats in African countries
Aedes-borne arboviruses — a group of diseases including dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever and zika transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes — are among the fastest spreading infections in the world. Since…
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A quasi-experimental study to estimate effectiveness of SMC in Aweil South county in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan
The results of this study indicate that seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is effective at reducing the incidence of malaria in under-fives in an area with high seasonal malaria transmission and…
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World’s first malaria vaccine rollout launched in Cameroon
The world’s first large-scale immunisation programme of the RTS,S malaria vaccine began today in 42 districts of Cameroon and is expected to deliver 662,000 doses. This marks a significant milestone…
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Urban–rural differences in SMC coverage and characteristics of target populations in nine states of Nigeria
This study investigated urban–rural differences in seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) coverage and other programme outcomes, as well as child and caregiver characteristics of target populations…
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completedEvaluating intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in school-aged children in Burkina Faso
While malaria outcomes are improving for pregnant women and children under five, malaria infection rates in Burkina Faso are rising, with 27 per cent of cases occurring in children aged 5-14 years.…
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Top reads of 2023
In 2023, alongside continuing our work with communities and governments across Africa and Asia to strengthen health systems, improve access to health services and find solutions to improve health and…
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Improving outcomes for children with malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia in Mozambique: A cluster randomised controlled trial of the inSCALE technology innovation
This study highlights the potential value of a technology intervention aimed at strengthening integrated community case management to address the largest causes of childhood morbidity and mortality…
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completedConducting rapid assessments to build the evidence base for seasonal malaria chemoprevention in new geographies
SMC has been used successfully in the Sahel region of West and Central Africa and has been shown to be 75 percent effective in preventing uncomplicated and severe malaria during this high-risk…
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World Malaria Report 2023: Our commitment to investing in global health
The World Health Organization's 2023 World Malaria Report shows that malaria cases have risen, yet there is hope, despite gaps in funding and emerging threats, Malaria Consortium's commitment has…
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How can we leverage social and behaviour change to make malaria history?
As the team from Malaria Consortium interacted with over 130 delegates at the 2023 RBM Partnership to End Malaria Social and Behaviour Change Working Group meeting in Abidjan under the topic…
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Introducing a digital intervention to strengthen the Boma Health Initiative
A project to digitalise integrated community case management in South Sudan aims to address gaps in reporting and increase data quality, and could also improve child health outcomes.
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Evaluating the acceptability and usability of digital tools for implementing a long-lasting insecticidal net distribution campaign in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, South Sudan
Digitalisation of long-lasting insecticidal net distribution is possible in areas with low network coverage.
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Implementation of a mass insecticide-treated net campaign using information and communication technology for development through a single-phase distribution approach in Anambra state, Nigeria
Digitalisation of insecticide-treated net distribution activities in Anambra state improved the efficiency, accountability and transparency of the campaign.
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World Malaria Report 2023: Beyond the numbers, new approaches needed to reaccelerate progress
Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its World Malaria Report for 2023, assessing global and regional malaria trends in 2022 and providing an opportunity to reflect on progress…
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Mairo's mission to save lives: The matron improving outcomes for children with severe malaria
Photos by David Dawali Exodus This is Mairo, a matron at a hospital in Kano state, in northern Nigeria. She stands in the middle of the ward where is she is responsible, alongside a team of nurses,…