188 items related to 'Quality improvement'
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Resources: Journal article :
Performance of four respiratory rate counters to support community health workers to detect the symptoms of pneumonia in children in low resource settings
This study analysed the performance of improved respiratory rate timers that are used to detect pneumonia symptoms in low-resource settings.
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Barriers on the pathway to survival for children dying from treatable illnesses in Inhambane province, Mozambique
This study aimed to investigate child deaths in an area served by community health workers by analysing the influence of social capital.
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Malaria Consortium publishes important research on pneumonia diagnostics in Lancet journal
London, 25 June 2019 – Malaria Consortium is pleased to announce the publication of a research paper on pneumonia diagnostics in the open access eClinical Medicine journal, owned by The Lancet. The…
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Resources: Project brief :
PMI VectorLink: Integrated malaria vector control
Malaria Consortium provides technical assistance to help governments develop integrated vector control strategies and insecticide resistance management plans.
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Resources: Capacity statement :
Malaria Consortium's global capability statement
Our global capability statement describes our approach and expertise, and details the way we work.
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Resources: Capacity statement :
Universal health coverage capacity statement
This capacity statement outlines our contribution to supporting countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Malaria Consortium considers UHC, as defined by the World Health Organization…
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Resources: Poster :
Mitigating the challenges of introducing a mobile health (mHealth) solution in rural Mozambique by using a community dialogue approach
Mobile technologies should be accompanied by robust community engagement strategies.
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Videos :
MAPD Uganda - Communities supporting and sustaining VHTs
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Resources: Project brief :
Transform: Primary Health Care
In Ethiopia, through the Transform: Primary Health Care project, we supported government efforts to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths.
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Resources: Journal article :
Digital Technologies for Health Workforce Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review
The collection of journal articles, systematic reviews, and reports published over the last decade that attest to the potential of digital technologies to achieve health workforce improvements across…
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Resources: Poster :
Using the collaborative quality improvement approach to increase adherence to the test, treat, and track malaria case management framework: Experiences from 10 health facilities in Uganda
Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. In an effort to reduce the country’s malaria burden, the Ministry of Health incorporated a number of World Health Organization…
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Resources: Poster :
Towards better malaria surveillance in Mozambique: Findings, identified bottlenecks and recommendations from 2018 national comprehensive surveillance assessment
Malaria remains the largest public health problem in Mozambique, accounting for 29 percent of all hospital deaths and 42 percent of deaths among children under five. Malaria control and elimination…
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Resources: Technical brief :
Desempenho do sistema de vigilância de malária em Moçambique: uma avaliação exaustiva
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Resources: Technical brief :
Malaria surveillance system performance in Mozambique: A comprehensive assessment
Despite recent reductions in morbidity and mortality, malaria remains the largest public health problem in Mozambique, accounting for 29 percent of all hospital deaths and 42 percent of deaths among…
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Resources: Project brief :
Strengthening Uganda's response to malaria
The Strengthening Uganda’s Response to Malaria (SURMa) project aims to improve access to and uptake of high-quality malaria prevention and control services. Malaria Consortium, in partnership with…
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Resources: Project report :
Pneumonia Diagnostics Scientific Advisory Committee meeting report June 2014
This report summarises the discussion at the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on the evaluation of respiratory rate and pulse oximetry devices for the diagnosis of pneumonia in children at…
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Resources: Technical brief :
Domestic expenditure on health service delivery in low-income settings
To accelerate progress towards universal health coverage (UHC), member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed to develop further their health financing systems. UHC is defined as…
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Resources: Journal article :
Quality issues with malaria rapid diagnostic test accessories and buffer packaging: Findings from a five-country private sector project in Africa
Background: Use of antigen-detecting malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) has increased exponentially over the last decade. WHO's Global Malaria Programme, FIND, and other collaborators have…
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Immediate assessment of performance of medical laboratory scientists following a 10-day malaria microscopy training programme in Nigeria
Background Rapid and precise diagnosis of malaria is an essential element in effective case management and control of malaria. Malaria microscopy is used as the gold standard for malaria…
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Resources: Research brief :
Supporting roll-out of revised dengue prevention and control guidelines in Myanmar
While clear and concise dengue prevention and control guidelines are necessary, it is also crucial that implementers are trained on how these affect their roles and responsibilities. This study…