200 items related to 'MNCH'
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Resources: Poster :
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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IPTi: The key to malaria reduction in Nigeria?
This year, we will be attending the 2021 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Annual Meeting, which is taking place virtually. Our experts will be presenting on a range of topics…
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Blog :
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,…
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completedPMC Effect: Nigeria operational feasibility and effectiveness of PMC (formerly IPTi)
This study will assess the clinical effectiveness and operational feasibility of perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC), previously referred to as IPTi, in Nigeria. It aims to generate the necessary…
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Malaria Policy Advisory Group recommendation on rethinking malaria
The Malaria Policy Advisory Group (MPAG) is an independent body that provides policy advice to the World Health Organization (WHO) on matters relating to malaria control and elimination. MPAG met…
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Overcoming hesitancy to health initiatives: SMC success story
In 2020, Malaria Consortium began a phased implementation study to assess the feasibility, acceptability and protective effect of SMC in Nampula province, in the north of Mozambique. Working in…
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Community engagement crucial to success of SMC campaign in Mozambique
In 2020, Malaria Consortium began a phased implementation study to assess the feasibility, acceptability and protective effect of SMC in Nampula province, in the north of Mozambique. Working in…
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Resources: Case study :
Malaria prevention during challenging times of COVID-19
Fewer people are following malaria prevention activities and seeking malaria treatment during lockdown.
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Resources: Project report :
MAPD Malaria SBCC Dipstick Report 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.
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Resources: Presentation :
Effective malaria prevention programs implemented in support of the national malaria control strategy
This presentation highlights effective malaria prevention programs implemented as part of the USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts.
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Resources: Presentation :
Quality of care for children with malaria at private health facilities in the mid-western region of Uganda
This study assessed the quality of malaria-related care services in private facilities operating in districts supported by the MAPD project in Uganda.
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Resources: Presentation :
Effectiveness of long lasting insecticidal nets and intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy uptake among pregnant women attending antenatal care in five regions of Uganda
This study investigated the relationship between number of MIP cases and uptake of prevention interventions among pregnant women attending antenatal care.
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Resources: Project report :
USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 4 report
During its fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building and health system strengthening despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Resources: Project report :
USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 3 report
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...
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Resources: Project report :
USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 2 report
During its second year, the project contributed to reducing new malaria infections, increased access to treatment and reduced death. Read the Year 2 report in full...
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Resources: Project report :
USAID Malaria Action Program for Districts: Year 1 report
During MAPD's first year, the project rapidly completed its start-up activities and conducted capacity building, health system strengthening, and activity implementation in all districts. Read the…
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Resources: Case study :
Innovations in the net distribution coordination: the use of WhatsApp
The second Uganda universal net coverage campaign, launched in February 2017, saw the innovative use of the messenger application – WhatsApp – improve central coordination, make decision-making…
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Resources: Case study :
Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine on essential drugs list for preventing malaria in pregnancy
USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts influences the Government of Uganda, via the Ministry of Health, to take important steps in improving provision of SP (sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine) – an…
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Resources: Case study :
Mothers receive the right number of IPTp doses to prevent malaria in pregnancy
USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda has been improving the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria by pregnant women visiting antenatal centers...
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Resources: Research brief :
Feasibility and acceptability of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to children aged 5–10 years
This study aimed to understand the barriers to delivering SMC in Massaguet district, Chad, to children above 59 months.