130 items related to 'NTDs'
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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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Videos :
Happy Feet
Community-based podoconiosis prevention and control in Ethiopia
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Resources: Journal article :
Heterogeneity in the prevalence of subclinical malaria, other co-infections and anaemia among pregnant women in rural areas of Myanmar
This study found high rates of anaemia among pregnant women, despite a low prevalence of subclinical malaria and co-infections. The authors advocate integrating interventions for malaria, anaemia and…
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Blog :
International Women's Day 2024: Seven ways to make health programmes gender intentional
To successfully reduce the gender equity gap in healthcare, we need to be gender intentional in our health programming. This means identifying and understanding gender inequalities, gender-based…
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Psychosocial and economic rehabilitation training essential to improve wellbeing for patients with podoconiosis
Header photo by Genaye Eshetu Podoconiosis, also known as a non-filarial elephantiasis, is highly prevalent in the southwestern and central highlands of Ethiopia. The disease results from continued…
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Resources: Learning brief :
Happy Feet: Initiating and integrating low-cost podoconiosis and lymphoedema management services in primary healthcare
Malaria Consortium is implementing the Happy Feet project in Southern Ethiopia to improve access to quality lymphoedema morbidity management and disability prevention services.
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Resources: Advocacy brief :
From steps to solutions: Advancing podoconiosis prevention and control in Ethiopia
We aim to work with key stakeholders to accelerate the control of podoconiosis by creating universal access to better quality preventive measures and healthcare.
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Resources: Capacity statement :
Malaria Consortium Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, we are providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to develop and strengthen evidence-based strategies for child survival.
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completedImproving Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) services and integrating into primary health care in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR), Ethiopia
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Resources: Project brief :
Happy Feet: Community-based podoconiosis prevention and control in Ethiopia
The Happy Feet project aims to accelerate control of podoconiosis by creating access to better quality healthcare services.
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Overexposure to volcanic soils causes more than a million people to suffer from effects of neglected tropical disease in Ethiopia
Agriculture in Ethiopia is central to the country's economy. With a variety of crops grown, including coffee, farming is the main source of income - more than 80 percent of the country are engaged in…
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Resources: Annual review :
Unlocking universal health coverage: Impact report 2022
This report highlights how Malaria Consortium is contributing towards universal health coverage.
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Key takeaways from Kigali Summit on Malaria and NTDs
This week, Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali, was bustling – even more so than usual. There was a steady stream of shuttle buses making their way through Central Kigali, darting between the many venues…
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$4 billion renewed commitment to end malaria and NTDs as countries mobilise to get progress back on track
Yesterday, over US$4 billion in funding was committed to ending malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) at a Summit co-convened by the RBM Partnership to End Malaria and Uniting to Combat…
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Resources: Research brief :
Improving neglected tropical disease services and their integration into primary healthcare in Ethiopia
With the Federal Ministry of Health neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) team, we designed an intervention that aligns with the latest national NTD Roadmap.
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Resources: Capacity statement :
Malaria Consortium Asia
In Asia, we provide technical assistance and consulting services that shape and strengthen national and international health policies and develop local capacity.
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Our first year as an Independent Research Organisation
This month marks one year since Malaria Consortium was granted Independent Research Organisation (IRO) status, making us one of only a few international non-governmental organisations to hold this…
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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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Blog :
Snapshot of 2021
The past year has dealt us a paradoxical mix of highs and lows. After decades of research and investment, the world rejoiced at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation that the…
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Resources: Poster :
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.