1500 items related to 'Malaria'
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Performance of three multi-species rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax malaria in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
This study compared three rapid diagnostic tests' performance, ease of use and heat stability to offer evidence to the Federal Ministry of Health for product selection.
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Limited ability of Plasmodium falciparum Pfcrt, Pfmdr1, and Pfnhe1 polymorphisms to predict quinine in vitro sensitivity or clinical effectiveness in Uganda
Abstract Quinine is a standard drug for treating severe malaria in Africa, and it is also increasingly used to treat uncomplicated disease. However, failures of quinine therapy are common, and it is…
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How many mosquito nets are needed to achieve universal coverage? Recommendations for the quantification and allocation of long-lasting insecticidal nets for mass campaigns
Abstract Long-lasting insecticidal nets are an effective tool for malaria prevention, and "universal coverage" with such nets is increasingly the goal of national malaria control programmes.…
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Evidence for a useful life of more than three years for a polyester-based long-lasting insecticidal mosquito net in western Uganda
Abstract 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…
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Early experiences on the feasibility, acceptability and use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests at peripheral health centres in Uganda: Insights into some barriers and facilitators
Abstract While feasibility of new health technologies in well-resourced healthcare settings is extensively documented, it is largely unknown in low-resourced settings. Uganda’s decision to deploy and…
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Costs and effects of two public sector delivery channels for long-lasting insecticidal nets in Uganda
Abstract In Uganda, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) have been predominantly delivered through two public sector channels: targeted campaigns or routine antenatal care (ANC) services. Their…
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Community acceptability of use of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria by community health workers in Uganda
Abstract Many malarious countries plan to introduce artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) at community level using community health workers (CHWs) for treatment of uncomplicated malaria. Use of ACT…
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Can universal insecticide-treated net campaigns achieve equity in coverage and use? The case of northern Nigeria
Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are effective tools for malaria prevention and can significantly reduce severe disease and mortality due to malaria, especially among children under five in endemic…
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Nigeria SuNMaP Project Brochure
In Nigeria, Malaria Consortium and partners are working on the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a comprehensive project to prevent, treat, and monitor malaria and build local capacity…
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World Malaria Day Issue - April 2012
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ProMPT Ghana
This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's Promoting Malaria Prevention and Treatment project in Ghana, which aimed to strengthen the capacity, effectiveness and reach of Ghana’s…
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Pioneer Project
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's Pioneer Project, which aims to reduce malaria related morbidity and mortality in the target areas and to gain a deeper understanding of the most…
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Clover Project
This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's Clover programme, which aimed to reduce the burden of malaria among the poor and increase access to and quality of communicable disease…
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Advocacy Partnership
This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's past work to help strengthen and advance efforts to engage with civil society in Ethiopia through the activities of the Coalition Against…
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SuNMaP - Nigeria
SuNMap – Support to National Malaria Programme – was set up to support the Nigerian government and people in tackling the massive burden of malaria in the country. The central aim of the government’s…
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Uganda Brochure
A brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to combat malaria, tuberculosis and other diseases in Uganda.
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South Sudan Brochure
A brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to combat malaria, malnutrition and other diseases in South Sudan.
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Mozambique Brochure
A brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to support partners and government health authorities in the effort to control malaria in Mozambique.
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Ethiopia Brochure
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.
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Cambodia Brochure
A brief summary of Malaria Consortium's key activities to combat malaria and other diseases in Cambodia.