505 items related to 'Research'
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completedMy School Dengue Project
The My School project in Myanmar aims to assess the impact of integrated vector control and community-based participatory interventions in schools.
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completedImproving Vitamin A Coverage through integration with Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention delivery: An Implementation Research in rural and urban settings in Nigeria
This study aims to provide additional evidence to support policy makers’ decision-making regarding full integration of VAS with SMC campaigns at scale and in diverse settings. The objectives are to…
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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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Resources: Annual review :
Malaria Consortium Strategy 2021–2025
We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no one has a monopoly on good ideas.
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COVID-19 less severe in people with high exposure to malaria, study suggests
Ground-breaking research conducted by Malaria Consortium found that low previous malaria exposure seems to be associated with more severe manifestations of COVID-19. The results, published in full in…
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Resources: Journal article :
Development of weight and age-based dosing of daily primaquine for radical cure of vivax malaria
The lack of pharmacokinetic data in young children with vivax malaria is a major evidence gap. This study aims to develop regimens to address this.
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WHO recommends RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine for children in sub-Saharan Africa
Today, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that there is evidence to recommend that the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine should be provided to reduce malaria disease and burden in children living…
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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: Journal article :
Assessment of the feasibility, acceptability and impact of implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nampula Province, Mozambique
This study provides a unique contribution to the evidence on the prevalence of SPAQ resistance in Mozambique and will inform future SMC implementation.
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Monoclonal antibodies: A breakthrough in the fight against malaria?
According to the 2020 World Malaria Report, in 2019 there were 229 million malaria infections and malaria claimed the lives of 409,000 people, 67 percent of those who died were children under the age…
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completedAssessing the feasibility, acceptability and impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Mozambique
Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Mozambique. SMC funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; Mozambique
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Resources: Project report :
Political economy analysis for malaria programming in Nigeria
This political economy analysis focuses on government stewardship, decision-making processes in the health systems and the role of the private sector.
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Resources: Synopsis :
Using the role model approach to improve administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention drugs in Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo
During COVID-19, many caregivers found it challenging to adapt administration of antimalarial medicines to minimise physical contact between distributors and children.
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Resources: Research brief :
Exploring the implementation of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Mozambique
SMC was delivered for the first time in Mozambique in 2020–2021, achieving very high coverage of households and eligible children.
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Blog :
World Mosquito Day 2021: #MosquitoChat recap
Each year on 20th August, organisations working to eliminate mosquito-borne diseases come together to mark World Mosquito Day, acknowledging the discovery of the link between malaria and the mosquito…
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Exciting potential for increased protection against malaria for young children in combining malaria vaccine with seasonal malaria chemoprevention
A seminal paper, published on 25 August in the New England Journal of Medicine, details results from a three-year trial to test the efficacy of the RTS,S/AS01 E malaria vaccine in combination…
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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 :
Trends in malaria morbidity and mortality rates in Uganda: A four-year retrospective study
This study compared severe morbidity and mortality in MAPD project and non-project districts in Uganda.
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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.