Community engagement could be an effective means of creating awareness and encouraging use of community health workers in conflict-affected regions, when used alongside other interventions.21/05/2024
Community engagement could be an effective means of creating awareness and encouraging use of community health workers in conflict-affected regions, when used alongside other interventions.
Malaria Consortium está empenhado em reduzir o fardo da malária e de outras doenças transmissíveis em Moçambique,
especialmente aquelas que afetam as crianças com menos de cinco anos.08/05/2024
Malaria Consortium está empenhado em reduzir o fardo da malária e de outras doenças transmissíveis em Moçambique,
especialmente aquelas que afetam as crianças com menos de cinco anos.
Over the last seven years, Malaria Consortium has been supporting the South Sudan government to implement a nationwide community health programme that aims to connect communities to essential health services.12/04/2024
Over the last seven years, Malaria Consortium has been supporting the South Sudan government to implement a nationwide community health programme that aims to connect communities to essential health services.
Malaria Consortium is committed to reducing the burden of malaria and other communicable diseases in Mozambique,
especially those affecting children under five.08/03/2024
Malaria Consortium is committed to reducing the burden of malaria and other communicable diseases in Mozambique,
especially those affecting children under five.
Malaria Consortium is implementing the Happy Feet project in Southern Ethiopia to improve access to quality lymphoedema morbidity management and disability prevention services.29/01/2024
Malaria Consortium is implementing the Happy Feet project in Southern Ethiopia to improve access to quality lymphoedema morbidity management and disability prevention services.
Malaria Consortium possui ampla experiência no apoio a iniciativas de MICC em África e na Ásia. Implementámos uma série de programas de MICC, trabalhando em parceria com ministérios da saúde…22/01/2024
Malaria Consortium possui ampla experiência no apoio a iniciativas de MICC em África e na Ásia. Implementámos uma série de programas de MICC, trabalhando em parceria com ministérios da saúde com vista a apoiar a sustentabilidade destes serviços.
Malaria Consortium possède une solide expérience en matière de soutien aux initiatives PEC-C en Afrique et en Asie. Nous avons mis en oeuvre toute une série de programmes PEC-C en…22/01/2024
Malaria Consortium possède une solide expérience en matière de soutien aux initiatives PEC-C en Afrique et en Asie. Nous avons mis en oeuvre toute une série de programmes PEC-C en partenariat avec divers ministères de la Santé.
À l’occasion du 20e anniversaire du Malaria Consortium, donnons un aperçu de ce que nous avons accompli et de la manière dont nous cherchons à relever les principaux défis qui…08/11/2023
À l’occasion du 20e anniversaire du Malaria Consortium, donnons un aperçu de ce que nous avons accompli et de la manière dont nous cherchons à relever les principaux défis qui restent à relever.
Neste 20º aniversário do Malaria Consortium, refletimos sobre a jornada até agora e fornecemos insights sobre o que alcançamos e como procuramos enfrentar os principais desafios que permanecem.08/11/2023
Neste 20º aniversário do Malaria Consortium, refletimos sobre a jornada até agora e fornecemos insights sobre o que alcançamos e como procuramos enfrentar os principais desafios que permanecem.
We aim to work with key stakeholders to accelerate the control of podoconiosis by creating universal access to better quality preventive measures and healthcare.31/10/2023
We aim to work with key stakeholders to accelerate the control of podoconiosis by creating universal access to better quality preventive measures and healthcare.
This commentary presents seven key concepts that are integral to tackling behavioural drivers to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through community engagement.24/10/2023
This commentary presents seven key concepts that are integral to tackling behavioural drivers to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through community engagement.
On this, the 20th anniversary of Malaria Consortium, we reflect on the journey so far and provide insights into what we have achieved and how we seek to address the…18/10/2023
On this, the 20th anniversary of Malaria Consortium, we reflect on the journey so far and provide insights into what we have achieved and how we seek to address the key challenges that remain.
To help ensure our programmatic efforts continue to progress UHC in the countries in which we work, we have developed a dedicated action plan and a country assessment tool for…21/09/2023
To help ensure our programmatic efforts continue to progress UHC in the countries in which we work, we have developed a dedicated action plan and a country assessment tool for UHC.
With vast experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa and Asia, Malaria Consortium offers technical assistance to ministries of health to implement and improve their iCCM programmes.20/09/2023
With vast experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa and Asia, Malaria Consortium offers technical assistance to ministries of health to implement and improve their iCCM programmes.
Malaria Consortium Mozambique visited Nigeria to gather practical knowledge on the effective scale-up of seasonal malaria chemoprevention, and to establish ways of exchanging knowledge in the future.13/09/2023
Malaria Consortium Mozambique visited Nigeria to gather practical knowledge on the effective scale-up of seasonal malaria chemoprevention, and to establish ways of exchanging knowledge in the future.
This project implemented a mass drug administration campaign for malaria in Ebola-affected districts in Uganda, contributing to national outbreak control efforts.01/09/2023
This project implemented a mass drug administration campaign for malaria in Ebola-affected districts in Uganda, contributing to national outbreak control efforts.
Le développement des capacités est un processus collaboratif sur mesure qui renforce la capacité des personnes et des organisations à contribuer à l’amélioration des performances des systèmes de santé.25/08/2023
Le développement des capacités est un processus collaboratif sur mesure qui renforce la capacité des personnes et des organisations à contribuer à l’amélioration des performances des systèmes de santé.
This cross-sectional study explores the usability of pulse-oximeters for community health and primary care workers in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda.21/07/2023
This cross-sectional study explores the usability of pulse-oximeters for community health and primary care workers in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda.
In Ethiopia, we are providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to develop and strengthen evidence-based strategies for child survival.14/07/2023
In Ethiopia, we are providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to develop and strengthen evidence-based strategies for child survival.
We are carrying out rapid assessments in up to five countries across East and southern Africa where SMC has not previously been delivered at scale. 11/07/2023
We are carrying out rapid assessments in up to five countries across East and southern Africa where SMC has not previously been delivered at scale.
The Supporting Uganda’s Malaria Reduction and Elimination Strategy project sets up integrated community case management to treat common childhood diseases.27/06/2023
The Supporting Uganda’s Malaria Reduction and Elimination Strategy project sets up integrated community case management to treat common childhood diseases.
This study highlights the potential value of a technology intervention aimed at strengthening integrated community case management to address the largest causes of childhood morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.12/06/2023
This study highlights the potential value of a technology intervention aimed at strengthening integrated community case management to address the largest causes of childhood morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.
A capacitação é um processo colaborativo que reforça a capacidade dos indivíduos e das organizações de melhorar o desempenho dos sistemas de saúde.05/06/2023
A capacitação é um processo colaborativo que reforça a capacidade dos indivíduos e das organizações de melhorar o desempenho dos sistemas de saúde.
This document summarises the results of three-and-a-half years of programme implementation to scale up malaria surveillance activities in Mozambique.11/05/2023
This document summarises the results of three-and-a-half years of programme implementation to scale up malaria surveillance activities in Mozambique.
Despite security challenges, SMC could safely be delivered to eligible children and hard-to-reach populations in Borno state, Nigeria, in 2021. 30/03/2023
Despite security challenges, SMC could safely be delivered to eligible children and hard-to-reach populations in Borno state, Nigeria, in 2021.
We are expanding community health services across two counties in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state to prevent and treat common health conditions.27/03/2023
We are expanding community health services across two counties in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state to prevent and treat common health conditions.
Lead mothers can and do influence caregivers to adopt healthy behaviours during SMC campaigns. But their recruitment, training and supervision can be improved. 12/01/2023
Lead mothers can and do influence caregivers to adopt healthy behaviours during SMC campaigns. But their recruitment, training and supervision can be improved.
Avaliámos a viabilidade da inclusão de actividades de vigilância reactiva na programação da malária nos áreas de baixa transmissão e incidência de malária.06/12/2022
Avaliámos a viabilidade da inclusão de actividades de vigilância reactiva na programação da malária nos áreas de baixa transmissão e incidência de malária.
We are carrying out a mass long-lasting insecticidal net distribution campaign in the states of Central Equatoria, Jonglei, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile, Warrap and Western Equatoria to combat…26/10/2022
We are carrying out a mass long-lasting insecticidal net distribution campaign in the states of Central Equatoria, Jonglei, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile, Warrap and Western Equatoria to combat malaria.
We assessed the feasibility of including reactive surveillance activities in malaria programming in areas of low malaria transmission and incidence. 29/09/2022
We assessed the feasibility of including reactive surveillance activities in malaria programming in areas of low malaria transmission and incidence.
With our project partners, we implemented a range of activities to improve surveillance data quality and to enhance the use of data for decision-making.29/09/2022
With our project partners, we implemented a range of activities to improve surveillance data quality and to enhance the use of data for decision-making.
En tant que pionniers de programmes CSC inclusifs de lutte contre le paludisme, nos projets ont influencé les normes sociales, les connaissances et les comportements.26/09/2022
En tant que pionniers de programmes CSC inclusifs de lutte contre le paludisme, nos projets ont influencé les normes sociales, les connaissances et les comportements.
Enquanto líder em programas de MSC inclusivos no âmbito da malária, os nossos projectos influenciaram normas sociais, conhecimentos, atitudes e comportamentos.26/09/2022
Enquanto líder em programas de MSC inclusivos no âmbito da malária, os nossos projectos influenciaram normas sociais, conhecimentos, atitudes e comportamentos.
This study seeks to understand the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of SMC in South Sudan and explores scalability of SMC in other states.12/08/2022
This study seeks to understand the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of SMC in South Sudan and explores scalability of SMC in other states.
Ce projet vise à améliorer la gestion des cas de pneumonie au Tchad en comprenant les méthodes actuel utilisé pour gérer pneumonie à différents niveaux du système de santé.05/08/2022
Ce projet vise à améliorer la gestion des cas de pneumonie au Tchad en comprenant les méthodes actuel utilisé pour gérer pneumonie à différents niveaux du système de santé.
The upSCALE digital health platform has been developed to improve quality and coverage of health services at the community level in Mozambique.26/07/2022
The upSCALE digital health platform has been developed to improve quality and coverage of health services at the community level in Mozambique.
With this project, we aim to reduce morbidity and mortality through increased access to integrated maternal, newborn and child health services.13/07/2022
With this project, we aim to reduce morbidity and mortality through increased access to integrated maternal, newborn and child health services.
We are collaborating with partners to implement a universal coverage insecticide-treated nets replacement campaign in Ondo and Anambra states, Nigeria.22/06/2022
We are collaborating with partners to implement a universal coverage insecticide-treated nets replacement campaign in Ondo and Anambra states, Nigeria.
In Asia, we provide technical assistance and consulting services that shape and strengthen national and international health policies and develop local capacity.23/05/2022
In Asia, we provide technical assistance and consulting services that shape and strengthen national and international health policies and develop local capacity.
Integrating vitamin A supplementation into the SMC campaign in Bauchi state, Nigeria, was feasible and accepted by implementers and communities. 21/04/2022
Integrating vitamin A supplementation into the SMC campaign in Bauchi state, Nigeria, was feasible and accepted by implementers and communities.
We implement evidence-based malaria SBC activities to promote community engagement and promote universal health coverage across Africa and Asia.12/04/2022
We implement evidence-based malaria SBC activities to promote community engagement and promote universal health coverage across Africa and Asia.
Capacity development is a collaborative process that strengthens the ability of individuals and organisations to improve performance of health systems. 30/03/2022
Capacity development is a collaborative process that strengthens the ability of individuals and organisations to improve performance of health systems.
Digital health can bring quality health services to hard-to-reach areas and facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed decision-making.26/03/2022
Digital health can bring quality health services to hard-to-reach areas and facilitate real-time access to health information and data for informed decision-making.
Existing community structures, such as health extension workers, play a pivotal role in improving malaria detection and surveillance in Ethiopia.
03/03/2022
Existing community structures, such as health extension workers, play a pivotal role in improving malaria detection and surveillance in Ethiopia.
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. 08/02/2022
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.
Desde 2016, Malaria Consortium tem sido o principal parceiro de implementação de um sistema digital de informação de saúde comunitária designado upSCALE.02/02/2022
Desde 2016, Malaria Consortium tem sido o principal parceiro de implementação de um sistema digital de informação de saúde comunitária designado upSCALE.
Le project se concentrera sur une intervention côté demande pour améliorer le comportement de recours aux soins et l’adoption des services et la qualité du diagnostic. 10/12/2021
Le project se concentrera sur une intervention côté demande pour améliorer le comportement de recours aux soins et l’adoption des services et la qualité du diagnostic.
This study focuses on optimising the role of lead mothers, women who promote health activities in their communities, during the SMC campaign in Kano, Nigeria.09/12/2021
This study focuses on optimising the role of lead mothers, women who promote health activities in their communities, during the SMC campaign in Kano, Nigeria.
Sabemos que é impossível aplicar umaabordagem única e adaptamo-nos às circunstâncias locais. Temos uma vontade permanente de investigar, melhorar, adaptar e aperfeiçoar.22/11/2021
Sabemos que é impossível aplicar umaabordagem única e adaptamo-nos às circunstâncias locais. Temos uma vontade permanente de investigar, melhorar, adaptar e aperfeiçoar.
The innovative ‘zooming-in’ communication approach can generate exceptional results when applied with sufficient time, follow-up visits, mentorship and coaching.19/11/2021
The innovative ‘zooming-in’ communication approach can generate exceptional results when applied with sufficient time, follow-up visits, mentorship and coaching.
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. 09/11/2021
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.
A quimioprevenção sazonal da malária foi distribuída pela primeira vez em Moçambique, em 2020–2021, alcançando uma alta cobertura de famílias e crianças elegíveis.28/10/2021
A quimioprevenção sazonal da malária foi distribuída pela primeira vez em Moçambique, em 2020–2021, alcançando uma alta cobertura de famílias e crianças elegíveis.
To improve the quality of malaria diagnosis and treatment that community health workers provide, we will focus on an intervention to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour. 15/10/2021
To improve the quality of malaria diagnosis and treatment that community health workers provide, we will focus on an intervention to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour.
With training and supportive supervision, community-oriented resource persons can treat severe acute malnutrition in under-fives and refer complicated cases.15/10/2021
With training and supportive supervision, community-oriented resource persons can treat severe acute malnutrition in under-fives and refer complicated cases.
This study determines adherence to, and perceptions of, infection prevention and control measures when delivering SMC during the COVID-19 pandemic.15/10/2021
This study determines adherence to, and perceptions of, infection prevention and control measures when delivering SMC during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nous sommes l’un des principaux acteurs de la mise en œuvre de la CPS et avons aidé des programmes nationaux de lutte contre le paludisme dans tout le Sahel.11/10/2021
Nous sommes l’un des principaux acteurs de la mise en œuvre de la CPS et avons aidé des programmes nationaux de lutte contre le paludisme dans tout le Sahel.
Malaria Consortium has established itself as a leading technical research and implementing organisation in Cambodia, with a presence in the country since 2003. 24/09/2021
Malaria Consortium has established itself as a leading technical research and implementing organisation in Cambodia, with a presence in the country since 2003.
During COVID-19, many caregivers found it challenging to adapt administration of antimalarial medicines to minimise physical contact between distributors and children. 09/09/2021
During COVID-19, many caregivers found it challenging to adapt administration of antimalarial medicines to minimise physical contact between distributors and children.
Malaria Consortium supported the implementation of new guidelines for the management of severe malaria cases in Nigeria through health systems strengthening activities.
31/08/2021
Malaria Consortium supported the implementation of new guidelines for the management of severe malaria cases in Nigeria through health systems strengthening activities.
We support Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to deliver interventions that are designed to develop capacity around reporting and case management.10/08/2021
We support Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to deliver interventions that are designed to develop capacity around reporting and case management.
In this first trial in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda, researchers wanted to identify the most user-friendly pulse oximeters for frontline health workers. 23/07/2021
In this first trial in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda, researchers wanted to identify the most user-friendly pulse oximeters for frontline health workers.
We are carrying out SMC programmes across Burkina Faso and are exploring the potential of digital solutions to strengthen health systems in the country. 09/06/2021
We are carrying out SMC programmes across Burkina Faso and are exploring the potential of digital solutions to strengthen health systems in the country.
Nous menons des programmes de CPS à travers le Burkina Faso et explorons le potentiel des solutions numériques pour renforcer les systèmes de santé dans le pays.09/06/2021
Nous menons des programmes de CPS à travers le Burkina Faso et explorons le potentiel des solutions numériques pour renforcer les systèmes de santé dans le pays.
In South Sudan, we collaborate with government and partners to support community-centred, evidence-based interventions that respond to changing conditions. 28/05/2021
In South Sudan, we collaborate with government and partners to support community-centred, evidence-based interventions that respond to changing conditions.
We were able to provide continued support to mobile malaria workers and communities by conducting a COVID-19 rapid risk assessment and mitigation plan.13/05/2021
We were able to provide continued support to mobile malaria workers and communities by conducting a COVID-19 rapid risk assessment and mitigation plan.
Malaria persists with a disproportionate impact in the Asia-Pacific region. This systematic review looks at when and where residual malaria transmission is occurring. 27/04/2021
Malaria persists with a disproportionate impact in the Asia-Pacific region. This systematic review looks at when and where residual malaria transmission is occurring.
In Ethiopia, we are tackling malaria, neglected tropical diseases and poor child health indicators through innovative approaches to health systems strengthening.19/04/2021
In Ethiopia, we are tackling malaria, neglected tropical diseases and poor child health indicators through innovative approaches to health systems strengthening.
We are implementing and evaluating a community-led engagement intervention in Bangladesh and Nepal as a critical tool to address antimicrobial resistance. 12/03/2021
We are implementing and evaluating a community-led engagement intervention in Bangladesh and Nepal as a critical tool to address antimicrobial resistance.
We implemented context-specific adaptions to ensure communities in Warrap state, South Sudan, continued to receive LLINs during the pandemic in 2020. 04/03/2021
We implemented context-specific adaptions to ensure communities in Warrap state, South Sudan, continued to receive LLINs during the pandemic in 2020.
With support from the James Percy Foundation, we helped to implement a community-based indoor residual spraying campaign in two districts in Ethiopia. 26/02/2021
With support from the James Percy Foundation, we helped to implement a community-based indoor residual spraying campaign in two districts in Ethiopia.
Hear from stakeholders how the project is strengthening the delivery and management of malaria control interventions at the primary healthcare unit in Ethiopia. 25/02/2021
Hear from stakeholders how the project is strengthening the delivery and management of malaria control interventions at the primary healthcare unit in Ethiopia.
We are supporting the continued delivery of effective malaria prevention and control services in Cambodia, especially to hard-to-reach communities. 24/02/2021
We are supporting the continued delivery of effective malaria prevention and control services in Cambodia, especially to hard-to-reach communities.
The My School project in Myanmar aims to assess the impact of integrated vector control and community-based participatory interventions in schools. 24/02/2021
The My School project in Myanmar aims to assess the impact of integrated vector control and community-based participatory interventions in schools.
This case study presents a successful approach to implementing tailored active case detection strategies in forested border areas in north-eastern Cambodia. 22/02/2021
This case study presents a successful approach to implementing tailored active case detection strategies in forested border areas in north-eastern Cambodia.
In Myanmar, we have forged strong relationships with in-country and regional partners and government bodies, and offer a wealth of technical expertise.23/12/2020
In Myanmar, we have forged strong relationships with in-country and regional partners and government bodies, and offer a wealth of technical expertise.
We are piloting the use of a geospatial platform called Reveal to support the planning, distribution and tracking of SMC in northern Nigeria.26/11/2020
We are piloting the use of a geospatial platform called Reveal to support the planning, distribution and tracking of SMC in northern Nigeria.
After receiving training from key influencers trained by USAID’s MAPD, school teacher Twinomugisa Harriet ensures her year two pupils are free from malaria. 03/11/2020
After receiving training from key influencers trained by USAID’s MAPD, school teacher Twinomugisa Harriet ensures her year two pupils are free from malaria.
Malaria Consortium's USAID MAPD project explored the gender- and youth-related norms that might be hindering effective malaria control in Uganda. 30/10/2020
Malaria Consortium's USAID MAPD project explored the gender- and youth-related norms that might be hindering effective malaria control in Uganda.
During its fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building and health system strengthening despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. 30/10/2020
During its fourth year, the project continued to conduct capacity building and health system strengthening despite the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda trained key influencers to use the ‘zooming in’ approach —
a data-driven surveillance approach.15/09/2020
USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda trained key influencers to use the ‘zooming in’ approach —
a data-driven surveillance approach.
Cette déclaration de capacité détaille notre expertise substantielle en matière de surveillance et de riposte, en mettant en évidence des projets en Afrique et en Asie.26/08/2020
Cette déclaration de capacité détaille notre expertise substantielle en matière de surveillance et de riposte, en mettant en évidence des projets en Afrique et en Asie.
Esta declaração de capacidade detalha nossa experiência substancial em vigilância e resposta à malária, destacando projetos na África e na Ásia.26/08/2020
Esta declaração de capacidade detalha nossa experiência substancial em vigilância e resposta à malária, destacando projetos na África e na Ásia.
Our pilot implementation study in Nigeria successfully delivered vitamin A supplementation to children under five using the existing SMC campaign.24/07/2020
Our pilot implementation study in Nigeria successfully delivered vitamin A supplementation to children under five using the existing SMC campaign.
With Mastercard Foundation, we are developing the capacity of frontline health workers to tackle COVID-19 while providing community case management services.23/07/2020
With Mastercard Foundation, we are developing the capacity of frontline health workers to tackle COVID-19 while providing community case management services.
Fizemos adaptações tecnológicas à plataforma digital upSCALE existente em Moçambique para apoiar os profissionais de saúde a responder à pandemia.
18/06/2020
Fizemos adaptações tecnológicas à plataforma digital upSCALE existente em Moçambique para apoiar os profissionais de saúde a responder à pandemia.
Taking the global challenge of antibiotic resistance as an example, this study explores the process of developing an embedded approach to community engagement. 17/06/2020
Taking the global challenge of antibiotic resistance as an example, this study explores the process of developing an embedded approach to community engagement.
With global SMC stakeholders, we have developed infection prevention contingency measures for SMC that will greatly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.10/06/2020
With global SMC stakeholders, we have developed infection prevention contingency measures for SMC that will greatly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.
We made technological adaptations to Mozambique's existing upSCALE digital platform to support health workers' ability to respond to the pandemic.29/05/2020
We made technological adaptations to Mozambique's existing upSCALE digital platform to support health workers' ability to respond to the pandemic.
Drawing on our shared child pneumonia experience globally, we highlight the potential impacts of COVID-19 on children and propose a collective response.26/05/2020
Drawing on our shared child pneumonia experience globally, we highlight the potential impacts of COVID-19 on children and propose a collective response.
Au Burkina Faso, nous nous sommes adaptés aux différences socio-économiques et à l’urbanisation pour assurer une mise en œuvre efficace de la campagne CPS.06/05/2020
Au Burkina Faso, nous nous sommes adaptés aux différences socio-économiques et à l’urbanisation pour assurer une mise en œuvre efficace de la campagne CPS.
Our research project in Ethiopia aims to improve the prevention and management of podoconiosis which disproportionally affects marginalised communities.30/04/2020
Our research project in Ethiopia aims to improve the prevention and management of podoconiosis which disproportionally affects marginalised communities.
Ce document fournit des orientations opérationnelles aux pays pour mettre en œuvre en toute sécurité la CPS dans les zones où la transmission de la COVID-19 est signalée.29/04/2020
Ce document fournit des orientations opérationnelles aux pays pour mettre en œuvre en toute sécurité la CPS dans les zones où la transmission de la COVID-19 est signalée.
Umar Abba Yamel, senior community health extension worker, supervised community distributors and drug management during the 2019 SMC campaign.16/04/2020
Umar Abba Yamel, senior community health extension worker, supervised community distributors and drug management during the 2019 SMC campaign.
In Burkina Faso, we adapted to socio-economic differences and rapid urbanisation to ensure effective SMC campaign delivery in an urban setting. 24/03/2020
In Burkina Faso, we adapted to socio-economic differences and rapid urbanisation to ensure effective SMC campaign delivery in an urban setting.
To improve the health status of rural communities in Myanmar, we implemented an integrated community case management approach in Sagaing region.27/02/2020
To improve the health status of rural communities in Myanmar, we implemented an integrated community case management approach in Sagaing region.
The Scaling Up for Universal Coverage and Impact project aims to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality by 80 percent by 2020 in South Sudan.11/02/2020
The Scaling Up for Universal Coverage and Impact project aims to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality by 80 percent by 2020 in South Sudan.
We echo the World Health Organization’s 2019 call for greater support for those most vulnerable to malaria — pregnant women and children under five.07/02/2020
We echo the World Health Organization’s 2019 call for greater support for those most vulnerable to malaria — pregnant women and children under five.
Strengthened malaria case management is key to support elimination of Plasmodium falciparum and prevent further emergence of resistant mutations. 20/12/2019
Strengthened malaria case management is key to support elimination of Plasmodium falciparum and prevent further emergence of resistant mutations.
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...30/10/2019
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...
We supported the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen referral systems for under-fives with danger signs, and to deliver integrated community-level services.24/10/2019
We supported the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen referral systems for under-fives with danger signs, and to deliver integrated community-level services.
In 2016, the government launched its flagship strategy, the Boma Health Initiative, to tackle childhood illnesses and achieve universal health coverage.30/08/2019
In 2016, the government launched its flagship strategy, the Boma Health Initiative, to tackle childhood illnesses and achieve universal health coverage.
This mixed methods study looked at the residual malaria transmission and factors contributing to low, but sustained, transmission in rural communities.05/07/2019
This mixed methods study looked at the residual malaria transmission and factors contributing to low, but sustained, transmission in rural communities.
Integrated community case management with focused demand creation activities can improve access to lifesaving interventions from frontline community providers.27/06/2019
Integrated community case management with focused demand creation activities can improve access to lifesaving interventions from frontline community providers.
This study wanted to document the process and scale achieved for community engagement and mobilisation to foster ownership and sustainability.27/06/2019
This study wanted to document the process and scale achieved for community engagement and mobilisation to foster ownership and sustainability.
We designed an iterative and unique process for each Rapid Access Expansion Programme area which involved creating a sustainability framework.25/06/2019
We designed an iterative and unique process for each Rapid Access Expansion Programme area which involved creating a sustainability framework.
This project will strengthen the management and technical capacity of the primary health care unit to continue implementing impactful malaria control interventions.20/06/2019
This project will strengthen the management and technical capacity of the primary health care unit to continue implementing impactful malaria control interventions.
Read the testimonies of Daw Wint Wint Soe and Daw Mar Mar Aung, who are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar.14/06/2019
Read the testimonies of Daw Wint Wint Soe and Daw Mar Mar Aung, who are health assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, Myanmar.
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 (WHO), fundamental to the…20/05/2019
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 (WHO), fundamental to the design and implementation of all our programmes. Our tailored interventions…
The project will strengthen the ability of basic health staff to provide necessary supervision, and address shortage of stocks for rapid diagnostic tests and medicines.25/04/2019
The project will strengthen the ability of basic health staff to provide necessary supervision, and address shortage of stocks for rapid diagnostic tests and medicines.
With training and supportive supervision, low-literate community health workers were mostly able to identify and treat cases of acute malnutrition in under-fives.05/04/2019
With training and supportive supervision, low-literate community health workers were mostly able to identify and treat cases of acute malnutrition in under-fives.
The SuNMap project aims to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable malaria programmes across 165 local government areas in six states of Nigeria.11/02/2019
The SuNMap project aims to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable malaria programmes across 165 local government areas in six states of Nigeria.
In Ethiopia, through the Transform: Primary Health Care project, we supported government efforts to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths.22/01/2019
In Ethiopia, through the Transform: Primary Health Care project, we supported government efforts to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths.
From June 2016 to June 2017, Malaria Consortium implemented a pilot project that integrated and scaled up Myanmar's two community case management components to ensure the health system has the…29/11/2018
From June 2016 to June 2017, Malaria Consortium implemented a pilot project that integrated and scaled up Myanmar's two community case management components to ensure the health system has the capacity to respond to all major childhood illnesses.
Malaria volunteers were…
The spread of antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. It is often cited as one of the most critical threats to global health, food security and development.…16/11/2018
The spread of antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. It is often cited as one of the most critical threats to global health, food security and development. This study built on the assumption that successfully changing people’s…
Malnutrition is a major public health concern in Nigeria and a contributing factor to nearly half of all child deaths in the country. The impact of malnutrition is exacerbated in…30/10/2018
Malnutrition is a major public health concern in Nigeria and a contributing factor to nearly half of all child deaths in the country. The impact of malnutrition is exacerbated in Niger state, the largest in the country, as much of…
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...30/10/2018
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...
As part of the Integrated Community Case Management-Maternal and Child Survival (iCCM-MaCS) project, Malaria Consortium provided formal health facilities in Uganda with incubators and established the use of kangaroo mother…24/09/2018
As part of the Integrated Community Case Management-Maternal and Child Survival (iCCM-MaCS) project, Malaria Consortium provided formal health facilities in Uganda with incubators and established the use of kangaroo mother care — a World Health Organization-endorsed alternative to conventional neonatal…
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 Unicef, is supporting…24/09/2018
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 Unicef, is supporting the Ministry of Health to implement the project, funded by…
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 essential drug…15/09/2018
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 essential drug needed for the prevention of malaria in pregnancy...
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 ‘all…10/09/2018
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 ‘all people receiving quality health services that meet their needs without…
Malaria Consortium has been distributing preventive treatments to children under five across the Sahel region to protect them from malaria during the past four rainy seasons. Case-control studies have found…30/08/2018
Malaria Consortium has been distributing preventive treatments to children under five across the Sahel region to protect them from malaria during the past four rainy seasons. Case-control studies have found that one treatment course of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) per…
In recent years malaria initiatives have increasingly shifted from malaria control to a focus on achieving malaria elimination in the Southeast Asia region. However, this region experiences unique challenges in…17/08/2018
In recent years malaria initiatives have increasingly shifted from malaria control to a focus on achieving malaria elimination in the Southeast Asia region. However, this region experiences unique challenges in this transition due to its distinctive malariaecosystem (mainly related to…
Since 2016, USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts (MAPD) has been working with key influencers to reduce the malaria burden in Uganda. One of them is Ernest, a volunteer community…23/07/2018
Since 2016, USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts (MAPD) has been working with key influencers to reduce the malaria burden in Uganda. One of them is Ernest, a volunteer community health worker from Rutoke village who is promoting essential malaria…
Background:
In 2013, the World Health Organization recommended distribution through schools, health facilities, community health workers, and mass campaigns to maintain coverage with insecticide-treated nets (ITNs). We piloted school distribution in…29/06/2018
Background:
In 2013, the World Health Organization recommended distribution through schools, health facilities, community health workers, and mass campaigns to maintain coverage with insecticide-treated nets (ITNs). We piloted school distribution in 3 local government areas (LGAs) of Cross River State, Nigeria.
Methods:
From…
Pharaoh, Bukinda village’s integrated community case management (iCCM) health worker, is working with members of his community to find solutions to common health issues through the establishment of village health…14/06/2018
Pharaoh, Bukinda village’s integrated community case management (iCCM) health worker, is working with members of his community to find solutions to common health issues through the establishment of village health clubs. With his experience in iCCM, Pharaoh symbolises good health…
This project aims to improve access to basic health care for children suffering from malaria, diarrhoea, pneumonia and severe acute malnutrition in South Sudan, contributing to a reduction in under…03/05/2018
This project aims to improve access to basic health care for children suffering from malaria, diarrhoea, pneumonia and severe acute malnutrition in South Sudan, contributing to a reduction in under five child mortality in the country.
Moses, a voluntary community health worker and key influencer from Uganda's Kibuuba village, is promoting essential malaria prevention and control behaviours. By working with local and district leaders to find…02/05/2018
Moses, a voluntary community health worker and key influencer from Uganda's Kibuuba village, is promoting essential malaria prevention and control behaviours. By working with local and district leaders to find solutions to common health issues, he is creating sustainable change…
USAID’s Malaria Action for Districts project has been working with the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen the capacity of regional referral hospitals, improve the quality of their services…02/05/2018
USAID’s Malaria Action for Districts project has been working with the Ministry of Health in Uganda to strengthen the capacity of regional referral hospitals, improve the quality of their services and improve the provision of technical supervision to districts. As…
Background:
Insecticide-treated nets are a key intervention for malaria prevention. While mass distribution can rapidly scale up ITN coverage, multiple channels may be needed to sustain high levels of ITN access…22/03/2018
Background:
Insecticide-treated nets are a key intervention for malaria prevention. While mass distribution can rapidly scale up ITN coverage, multiple channels may be needed to sustain high levels of ITN access and ownership. In Ghana's Eastern Region, a continuous ITN distribution…
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 quicker, and promote…10/03/2018
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 quicker, and promote information sharing during the campaign...
ACCESS-SMC est un projet sur trois ans, financé par UNITAID, qui soutient les Programmes Nationaux de Lutte contre le Paludisme pour mener à bien le premier déploiement à grande échelle…06/03/2018
ACCESS-SMC est un projet sur trois ans, financé par UNITAID, qui soutient les Programmes Nationaux de Lutte contre le Paludisme pour mener à bien le premier déploiement à grande échelle de la Chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier (CPS) et ainsi sauver…
ACCESS-SMC est un projet sur trois ans, financé par UNITAID, qui soutient les Programmes Nationaux de Lutte contre le Paludisme pour mener à bien le premier déploiement à grande échelle…06/03/2018
ACCESS-SMC est un projet sur trois ans, financé par UNITAID, qui soutient les Programmes Nationaux de Lutte contre le Paludisme pour mener à bien le premier déploiement à grande échelle de la Chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier (CPS) et ainsi sauver…
ACCESS-SMC est un projet sur trois ans, financé par UNITAID, qui soutient les Programmes Nationaux de Lutte contre le Paludisme pour mener à bien le premier déploiement à grande échelle…05/03/2018
ACCESS-SMC est un projet sur trois ans, financé par UNITAID, qui soutient les Programmes Nationaux de Lutte contre le Paludisme pour mener à bien le premier déploiement à grande échelle de la Chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier (CPS) et ainsi sauver…
Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention and save children’s…28/02/2018
Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention and save children’s lives across seven countries in the Sahel. This final newsletter…
This case study from Chad highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control…27/02/2018
This case study from Chad highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention and…
BackgroundGlobally there are an estimated 390 million dengue infections per year, of which 96 million are clinically apparent. In Cambodia, estimates suggest as many as 185,850 cases annually. The World…16/02/2018
BackgroundGlobally there are an estimated 390 million dengue infections per year, of which 96 million are clinically apparent. In Cambodia, estimates suggest as many as 185,850 cases annually. The World Health Organization global strategy for dengue prevention aims to reduce…
Malaria Consortium supported the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia to improve the use and quality of community-based health services under the James Percy Foundation-funded ICIMS project. Through…08/02/2018
Malaria Consortium supported the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia to improve the use and quality of community-based health services under the James Percy Foundation-funded ICIMS project. Through social and behaviour change activities, the project increased the uptake…
Working alongside health extension workers, health development army volunteers, many of them women, encourage behaviour change by regularly visiting neighbours to teach them about global health initiatives and encouraging good…08/02/2018
Working alongside health extension workers, health development army volunteers, many of them women, encourage behaviour change by regularly visiting neighbours to teach them about global health initiatives and encouraging good
health practices.
Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services (ICIMS) is a three-year James Percy Foundation-funded project that aims to improve the uptake and quality of community-based health services for over 507,000 people…08/02/2018
Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services (ICIMS) is a three-year James Percy Foundation-funded project that aims to improve the uptake and quality of community-based health services for over 507,000 people in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region of Ethiopia.…
This project overview summarises the objectives, strategies and key achievements of the Malaria Prevention and Control Project in Mozambique. This project sought to further reduce the number of malaria cases…07/02/2018
This project overview summarises the objectives, strategies and key achievements of the Malaria Prevention and Control Project in Mozambique. This project sought to further reduce the number of malaria cases in the country through a range of interventions, including working…
Este resumo do Projecto de Prevenção e Controlo da Malária em Moçambique apresenta os objectivos, estratégias e principais resultados obtidos. Este projecto visou contribuir para uma redução dos casos de…07/02/2018
Este resumo do Projecto de Prevenção e Controlo da Malária em Moçambique apresenta os objectivos, estratégias e principais resultados obtidos. Este projecto visou contribuir para uma redução dos casos de malária no país através de uma combinação de intervenções, que…
This case study from Burkina Faso highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria…02/02/2018
This case study from Burkina Faso highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention…
This case study from Nigeria highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control…29/01/2018
This case study from Nigeria highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention and…
Le paludisme est une maladie prévisible et traitable, mais de nombreux enfants en Afrique en meurent avant leur cinquième anniversaire. Le projet ACCESS-SMC a prouvé la faisabilité et l’impact la…29/11/2017
Le paludisme est une maladie prévisible et traitable, mais de nombreux enfants en Afrique en meurent avant leur cinquième anniversaire. Le projet ACCESS-SMC a prouvé la faisabilité et l’impact la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier (CPS) à grande échelle. La CPS,…
Background
Integrated community case management (iCCM) strategies aim to reach poor communities by providing timely access to treatment for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea for children under 5 years of age.…28/11/2017
Background
Integrated community case management (iCCM) strategies aim to reach poor communities by providing timely access to treatment for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea for children under 5 years of age. Community health workers, known as Village Health Teams (VHTs) in…
Globally, there are few studies exploring malaria prevention and treatment among adolescents, with the exception of pregnant adolescents. This is despite the fact that malaria is the cause of 50…20/11/2017
Globally, there are few studies exploring malaria prevention and treatment among adolescents, with the exception of pregnant adolescents. This is despite the fact that malaria is the cause of 50 percent of deaths in sub-Saharan African school children...
Malaria is preventable and treatable, but many children in Africa still die from malaria before their fifth birthday. The ACCESS-SMC project has proven the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of seasonal…13/11/2017
Malaria is preventable and treatable, but many children in Africa still die from malaria before their fifth birthday. The ACCESS-SMC project has proven the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale. An estimated gap of 12 to…
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 Year 1 report in…30/10/2017
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 Year 1 report in full...
This paper identifies two major priorities in the fight against NTDs: strengthening the capacity of the primary health care health system in correctly diagnosing and managing such diseases, and establishing an effective…09/10/2017
This paper identifies two major priorities in the fight against NTDs: strengthening the capacity of the primary health care health system in correctly diagnosing and managing such diseases, and establishing an effective disease surveillance process.
This learning brief shares Malaria Consortium’s experience from implementing a long lasting insecticidal net distribution campaign in two provinces in Mozambique to reduce the malaria burden. Six values guided the…09/10/2017
This learning brief shares Malaria Consortium’s experience from implementing a long lasting insecticidal net distribution campaign in two provinces in Mozambique to reduce the malaria burden. Six values guided the implementation: technical excellence, collaboration, innovation, responsiveness, results orientation and integrity.
O presente documento partilha a experiência da Malaria Consortium em implementar as campanhas de distribuição REMILDS nas duas províncias e da colaboração com parceiros nos esforços para reduzir o peso…09/10/2017
O presente documento partilha a experiência da Malaria Consortium em implementar as campanhas de distribuição REMILDS nas duas províncias e da colaboração com parceiros nos esforços para reduzir o peso da malária em Moçambique. O sumário destaca seis valores que…
Malaria Consortium has achieved high coverage of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria. In Burkina Faso and Chad we are even reaching more children than initially targeted.…29/09/2017
Malaria Consortium has achieved high coverage of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria. In Burkina Faso and Chad we are even reaching more children than initially targeted. Read about the major strides the ACCESS-SMC project is making…
Village health team members from 43 communities in Iyolwa, a sub-county in eastern Uganda, received brand new bicycles this month thanks to our recent fundraising campaign. Malaria Consortium launched the…12/09/2017
Village health team members from 43 communities in Iyolwa, a sub-county in eastern Uganda, received brand new bicycles this month thanks to our recent fundraising campaign. Malaria Consortium launched the campaign earlier this year so they can reach more people…
This case study highlights the power of knowledge in the fight against malaria. Malaria Consortium worked closely with district health and education offices to promote malaria awareness and improve health…04/09/2017
This case study highlights the power of knowledge in the fight against malaria. Malaria Consortium worked closely with district health and education offices to promote malaria awareness and improve health seeking behaviour through the introduction of anti-malaria school clubs in…
Background
Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has now been accepted as one way of sustaining ITN universal coverage. Community-based channels offer an interesting means of delivering ITNs to households to…17/08/2017
Background
Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has now been accepted as one way of sustaining ITN universal coverage. Community-based channels offer an interesting means of delivering ITNs to households to sustain universal ITN coverage. The objective of this study was…
Background
Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is thought to be an effective mechanism to maintain ITN ownership and access between or in the absence of mass campaigns, but evidence is…10/08/2017
Background
Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is thought to be an effective mechanism to maintain ITN ownership and access between or in the absence of mass campaigns, but evidence is limited. A community-based ITN distribution pilot was implemented and evaluated…
It has been a busy time for Malaria Consortium's community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) projects. Over the past few weeks, our experts hosted an end of project meeting for our integrated…08/08/2017
It has been a busy time for Malaria Consortium's community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) projects. Over the past few weeks, our experts hosted an end of project meeting for our integrated community case management (iCCM) project in Myanmar, we launched our…
Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality…02/08/2017
Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality and Sustainable Development Goal three can be achieved. Through CBPHC,…
ACCESS-SMC is a three-year UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services, which is supporting National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria…31/07/2017
ACCESS-SMC is a three-year UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services, which is supporting National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention across seven countries in the Sahel. This case study…
Since 2015, Malaria Consortium, Raks Thai Foundation and Population Services Khmer have been working together to strengthen early detection and treatment of malaria through surveillance in Thailand and Cambodia, with…27/07/2017
Since 2015, Malaria Consortium, Raks Thai Foundation and Population Services Khmer have been working together to strengthen early detection and treatment of malaria through surveillance in Thailand and Cambodia, with support from the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and…
Background
South Sudan has rolled out a neglected tropical disease programme, which envisaged deworming campaigns in states endemic for soil transmitted helminth infections and schistosomiasis.
Methods
In 2016, two deworming campaigns targeting school-age…06/07/2017
Background
South Sudan has rolled out a neglected tropical disease programme, which envisaged deworming campaigns in states endemic for soil transmitted helminth infections and schistosomiasis.
Methods
In 2016, two deworming campaigns targeting school-age children were performed in Central Equatoria. Distribution sites were set…
This success story discusses USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts, which distributed one million long lasting insecticidal nets to 1,978,114 people in three districts in Uganda in February and March…05/07/2017
This success story discusses USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts, which distributed one million long lasting insecticidal nets to 1,978,114 people in three districts in Uganda in February and March 2017. A focus on promoting positive behaviour change led to…
ACCESS-SMC brought together leaders in malaria prevention to reach over 6.4 million children in seven countries across the Sahel in 2016. This year, ACCESS-SMC will implement one last season to…29/06/2017
ACCESS-SMC brought together leaders in malaria prevention to reach over 6.4 million children in seven countries across the Sahel in 2016. This year, ACCESS-SMC will implement one last season to reach roughly 3.9 million children in Burkina Faso, Chad and…
Background
Across the developing world, countries are increasingly adop ting the integrated community casemanagement of childhood illnesses (iCCM) strategy in efforts to reduce child mortality. This intervention’s effectivenessis dependent on community…07/06/2017
Background
Across the developing world, countries are increasingly adop ting the integrated community casemanagement of childhood illnesses (iCCM) strategy in efforts to reduce child mortality. This intervention’s effectivenessis dependent on community adop tion and changes in care-seeking practices. We assessed the…
In Uganda – where the malaria burden is among the highest in the world – raising public awareness of the disease is helping to contribute to the prevention and treatment…02/05/2017
In Uganda – where the malaria burden is among the highest in the world – raising public awareness of the disease is helping to contribute to the prevention and treatment of malaria in communities...
Esta é a edição mais recente do boletim informativo da Malaria Consortium Moçambique que apresenta um instantâneo das nossas actividades. Nossos funcionários explicam nossa abordagem ao engajamento comunitário na luta…28/04/2017
Esta é a edição mais recente do boletim informativo da Malaria Consortium Moçambique que apresenta um instantâneo das nossas actividades. Nossos funcionários explicam nossa abordagem ao engajamento comunitário na luta contra a malária, o apoio aos agentes polivalentes elementares de…
ACCESS-SMC's impact in the fight against malaria has led to seasonal malaria chemoprevention becoming a key intervention in eligible countries' national malaria control strategic plans. Preparation for the 2017 campaign…25/04/2017
ACCESS-SMC's impact in the fight against malaria has led to seasonal malaria chemoprevention becoming a key intervention in eligible countries' national malaria control strategic plans. Preparation for the 2017 campaign has begun to ensure continued high coverage as donors, governments,…
This month marked World Health Worker Week and World Health Day. To commemorate these occasions, we reflected on community health workers and their role in extending healthcare to millions of…12/04/2017
This month marked World Health Worker Week and World Health Day. To commemorate these occasions, we reflected on community health workers and their role in extending healthcare to millions of people in rural communities around the world. Read more in…
As the 2016 ACCESS-SMC campaign comes to a close, over six million children in the Sahel region have been successfully administered seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Project Director Diego Morso looks back…23/12/2016
As the 2016 ACCESS-SMC campaign comes to a close, over six million children in the Sahel region have been successfully administered seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Project Director Diego Morso looks back at what has been accomplished.
The Acute Repiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project will evaluate community health workers' use of automated respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia. 09/12/2016
The Acute Repiratory Infection Diagnostic Aids (ARIDA) project will evaluate community health workers' use of automated respiratory rate counting aids on children under five in Ethiopia.
This brief outlines the aims, methods and recommendations of Malaria Consortium's dengue integrated management project in Cambodia. The country has one of the highest per-capita incidence rates in the region.…30/11/2016
This brief outlines the aims, methods and recommendations of Malaria Consortium's dengue integrated management project in Cambodia. The country has one of the highest per-capita incidence rates in the region. The cost of dengue to society is high, with estimates…
Take a look at Malaria Consortium's trustees report and financial statements for the year that ended 31 March 2016. Also read the highlights from the trustees report and financial statements…20/11/2016
Take a look at Malaria Consortium's trustees report and financial statements for the year that ended 31 March 2016. Also read the highlights from the trustees report and financial statements 2015–2016.
World Pneumonia Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the world's leading infectious killer of children under the age of five. Malaria Consortium is committed to the reduction of…14/11/2016
World Pneumonia Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the world's leading infectious killer of children under the age of five. Malaria Consortium is committed to the reduction of pneumonia through research, innovation and community health delivery.
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over 1.4 billion people worldwide and cause half a million deaths each year. They also cause chronic disability, stigma and ill health, disproportionally affecting poor…01/11/2016
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over 1.4 billion people worldwide and cause half a million deaths each year. They also cause chronic disability, stigma and ill health, disproportionally affecting poor and marginalised people. Malaria Consortium aims to ensure access to…
To bridge the gaps in health service delivery at the community level, Malaria Consortium is implementing the Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project from 2014–2017 in the Southern Nations,…19/09/2016
To bridge the gaps in health service delivery at the community level, Malaria Consortium is implementing the Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project from 2014–2017 in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNPR), Ethiopia. This story highlights the…
Este projecto vai conceber e implementar o sistema mHealth em Moçambique, utilizando dados recolhidos em tempo real pelos profi ssionais de saúde da comunidade, de modo a melhorar a gestão…01/09/2016
Este projecto vai conceber e implementar o sistema mHealth em Moçambique, utilizando dados recolhidos em tempo real pelos profi ssionais de saúde da comunidade, de modo a melhorar a gestão e distribuição de serviços de saúde com qualidade e em…
This brief describes the design and implemention of a mobile health (mHealth) system in Mozambique that uses real-time data collected by community health workers to improve the management and delivery…31/08/2016
This brief describes the design and implemention of a mobile health (mHealth) system in Mozambique that uses real-time data collected by community health workers to improve the management and delivery of quality health services.
This learning brief describes how Malaria Consortium is facilitating community-based management of acute malnutrition in children 6–59 months through the integrated community case management structures in Aweil Centre and Aweil…22/07/2016
This learning brief describes how Malaria Consortium is facilitating community-based management of acute malnutrition in children 6–59 months through the integrated community case management structures in Aweil Centre and Aweil West.
ACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. The project supports National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention…04/07/2016
ACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. The project supports National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention across the Sahel. This factsheet provides an introduction to the…
In the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa, 60 percent of malaria cases occur during the rainy season. Among those most at risk are children under five. Seasonal malaria chemoprevention is…02/07/2016
In the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa, 60 percent of malaria cases occur during the rainy season. Among those most at risk are children under five. Seasonal malaria chemoprevention is a course of medicine that is up to 75 percent…
Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating…15/06/2016
Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating the global adoption of injectable artesunate. This case study highlights…
As we prepare for the second season of seasonal malaria chemoprevention distribution, Malaria Consortium will hold the first ACCESS-SMC symposium 'Transforming the malaria landscape in the Sahel: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention'.29/04/2016
As we prepare for the second season of seasonal malaria chemoprevention distribution, Malaria Consortium will hold the first ACCESS-SMC symposium 'Transforming the malaria landscape in the Sahel: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention'.
Background
Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five worldwide. Community-level interventions, such as integrated community case management, have great potential to reduce the burden of pneumonia,…31/03/2016
Background
Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five worldwide. Community-level interventions, such as integrated community case management, have great potential to reduce the burden of pneumonia, as well as other diseases, especially in remote populations. However,…
Background
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease which affects almost 300 million people worldwide each year. It is highly endemic in Mozambique. Prevention and control of schistosomiasis relies mainly on mass drug…31/03/2016
Background
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease which affects almost 300 million people worldwide each year. It is highly endemic in Mozambique. Prevention and control of schistosomiasis relies mainly on mass drug administration (MDA), as well as adoption of basic sanitation practices.…
The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project aimed to improve malaria outcomes and strengthen Nigeria’s health system, resulting in over 48,000 lives saved in 10 states. These stories capture…16/02/2016
The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project aimed to improve malaria outcomes and strengthen Nigeria’s health system, resulting in over 48,000 lives saved in 10 states. These stories capture the intervention’s effect on the lives of individual Nigerians across…
Background
Positive deviance (PD) is an asset-based, community-driven approach to behaviour change that has successfully been applied to address many health and social problems. It is yet to have been assessed…16/02/2016
Background
Positive deviance (PD) is an asset-based, community-driven approach to behaviour change that has successfully been applied to address many health and social problems. It is yet to have been assessed for malaria control but may represent a promising tool for…
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five, particularly in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Community health workers (CHWs) providing health services in rural and…01/12/2015
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five, particularly in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Community health workers (CHWs) providing health services in rural and hard to reach areas have been trained to diagnose pneumonia…
The integrated community case management project aims to provide malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia curative services for children under five by community health volunteers in the most marginalised and hard-to-reach communities.…30/10/2015
The integrated community case management project aims to provide malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia curative services for children under five by community health volunteers in the most marginalised and hard-to-reach communities.
Malaria Consortium’s inSCALE project has been supporting the scale-up of quality integrated community case management programmes to improve child health in Uganda. This paper details the process of establishing village…28/10/2015
Malaria Consortium’s inSCALE project has been supporting the scale-up of quality integrated community case management programmes to improve child health in Uganda. This paper details the process of establishing village health clubs to improve the motivation and performance of community…
This project aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters for the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children by community health…26/10/2015
This project aims to identify the most accurate, acceptable, scalable and user-friendly respiratory rate timers and pulse oximeters for the detection of pneumonia symptoms in children by community health workers and frontline health facility workers in four low-income countries.…
This study will estimate the impact of migrant populations on the spread of malaria and artemisinin resistance in the Greater Mekong Subregion, especially along the Cambodia-Laos border. The project will…21/09/2015
This study will estimate the impact of migrant populations on the spread of malaria and artemisinin resistance in the Greater Mekong Subregion, especially along the Cambodia-Laos border. The project will also support the National Malaria Programme to strengthen surveillance methods…
IntroductionFollowing introduction of iCCM, data from cross-sectional household surveys were examined for socioeconomic inequalities in uptake of treatment and use of iCCM among children with a classification of pneumonia or…04/09/2015
IntroductionFollowing introduction of iCCM, data from cross-sectional household surveys were examined for socioeconomic inequalities in uptake of treatment and use of iCCM among children with a classification of pneumonia or diarrhoea using the Erreygers’ corrected concentration index (CCI). Propensity score…
Background
Integrated community case management relies on community health workers managing children with malaria, pneumonia, diarrhoea, and referring children when management is not possible. This study sought to establish the cost…28/08/2015
Background
Integrated community case management relies on community health workers managing children with malaria, pneumonia, diarrhoea, and referring children when management is not possible. This study sought to establish the cost per sick child referred to seek care from a higher-level…
Objective
Evidence is limited on whether Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) improves treatment coverage of the top causes of childhood mortality (acute respiratory illnesses (ARI), diarrhoea and malaria). The coverage impact…25/08/2015
Objective
Evidence is limited on whether Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) improves treatment coverage of the top causes of childhood mortality (acute respiratory illnesses (ARI), diarrhoea and malaria). The coverage impact of iCCM in Central Uganda was evaluated.
Methods
Between July 2010 and…
Background
In Uganda, the main causes of death in children under 5 years of age are malaria and pneumonia-often due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In preparation for a community case…25/08/2015
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In Uganda, the main causes of death in children under 5 years of age are malaria and pneumonia-often due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In preparation for a community case management intervention for pneumonia and malaria, the bacterial composition of…
Background
The relationships between human population movement (HPM) and health are a concern at global level. In the case of malaria, those links are crucial in relation to the spread of…03/07/2015
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The relationships between human population movement (HPM) and health are a concern at global level. In the case of malaria, those links are crucial in relation to the spread of drug resistant parasites and to the elimination of malaria in…
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Community health workers are reemerging as an essential component of health systems in low-income countries. However, there are concerns that unless they are adequately supported, their motivation and performance will…01/07/2015
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Community health workers are reemerging as an essential component of health systems in low-income countries. However, there are concerns that unless they are adequately supported, their motivation and performance will be suboptimal. mHealth presents an opportunity to improve support for…
This project aims to improve the malaria implementation programme in western Cambodia — a key location for managing resistant malaria parasites — and to strengthen the community health network in…05/06/2015
This project aims to improve the malaria implementation programme in western Cambodia — a key location for managing resistant malaria parasites — and to strengthen the community health network in 68 villages of Pailin province by 2015.
The Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project aims to bridge the gaps in community-level health service delivery in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia. 22/05/2015
The Integrated Community-based Interventions for Malaria Services project aims to bridge the gaps in community-level health service delivery in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia.
Abstract
Community health worker (CHW) programmes are currently being scaled-up in sub-Saharan Africa to improve access to healthcare. CHWs are often volunteers; from an economic perspective, this raises considerations whether reliance…22/05/2015
Abstract
Community health worker (CHW) programmes are currently being scaled-up in sub-Saharan Africa to improve access to healthcare. CHWs are often volunteers; from an economic perspective, this raises considerations whether reliance on an unpaid workforce is sustainable and how to appropriately…
Background
Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly being used in low-income countries to address human resources shortages, yet there remain few effective, evidence-based strategies for addressing the enduring programmatic constraints of…30/04/2015
Background
Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly being used in low-income countries to address human resources shortages, yet there remain few effective, evidence-based strategies for addressing the enduring programmatic constraints of worker motivation, retention and performance. This paper describes how two…
This brief presents lessons learnt when using an integrated marketing communication (IMC) approach to increase demand for and uptake of artemisinin-based combination therapies and malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Zambia.…17/04/2015
This brief presents lessons learnt when using an integrated marketing communication (IMC) approach to increase demand for and uptake of artemisinin-based combination therapies and malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Zambia. The project applied the ‘4Ps’ used in the private sector:…
This project aims to increase the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) to reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy in Uganda. Based on formative research, a pilot…13/04/2015
This project aims to increase the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) to reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy in Uganda. Based on formative research, a pilot intervention has been developed to address one of the key…
Background
If trained, equipped and utilised, community health workers (CHWs) delivering integrated community case management for sick children can potentially reduce child deaths by 60%. However, it is essential to maintain…12/04/2015
Background
If trained, equipped and utilised, community health workers (CHWs) delivering integrated community case management for sick children can potentially reduce child deaths by 60%. However, it is essential to maintain CHW motivation and performance. The inSCALE project aims to evaluate,…
Este infográfico presenta os resultados dum inquérito feito pela Malaria Consortium para medir os conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas das pessoas sobre a schistosomose, uma doença tropical negligenciada, que é…26/02/2015
Este infográfico presenta os resultados dum inquérito feito pela Malaria Consortium para medir os conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas das pessoas sobre a schistosomose, uma doença tropical negligenciada, que é altamente endémica em Moçambique. Os resultados monstram a necessidade de…
This infographic visualises people's knowledge and perceptions of schistosomiasis — a neglected tropical disease that is highly endemic in Nampula province in Mozambique. It demonstrates the need to educate people…24/02/2015
This infographic visualises people's knowledge and perceptions of schistosomiasis — a neglected tropical disease that is highly endemic in Nampula province in Mozambique. It demonstrates the need to educate people about the causes, how the disease is transmitted and how…
Abstract
Numerous studies highlight the effectiveness of an integrated approach for the management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea at the community level. There has however been little study on lessons…01/12/2014
Abstract
Numerous studies highlight the effectiveness of an integrated approach for the management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea at the community level. There has however been little study on lessons learnt from implementation in practice and stakeholder experiences which could…
Aim
We present the approaches used in and outcomes resulting from integrated community case management (iCCM) programmes in Niger and Mozambique with a strong focus on demand generation and social mobilisation.
Methods
We…01/12/2014
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We present the approaches used in and outcomes resulting from integrated community case management (iCCM) programmes in Niger and Mozambique with a strong focus on demand generation and social mobilisation.
Methods
We use a case study approach to describe the programme and…
This article co-authored by Malaria Consortium staff is published by the Journal of Global Health in a Decemeber 2014 special supplement on current scientific evidence and future directions for integrated…01/12/2014
This article co-authored by Malaria Consortium staff is published by the Journal of Global Health in a Decemeber 2014 special supplement on current scientific evidence and future directions for integrated community case management in Africa.
Aim
To use a newly devised set…
Aim
To identify better performing iCCM programs in sub–Saharan Africa (SSA) and identify factors associated with better performance using routine data.
Methods
We examined 15 evaluations or studies of integrated community case management…11/11/2014
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To identify better performing iCCM programs in sub–Saharan Africa (SSA) and identify factors associated with better performance using routine data.
Methods
We examined 15 evaluations or studies of integrated community case management (iCCM) programs in SSA conducted between 2008 and 2013 and…
This project aims to provide evidence on the rational use of antibiotics at the community health worker and caregiver levels. It also intends to give an indication of the extent…10/11/2014
This project aims to provide evidence on the rational use of antibiotics at the community health worker and caregiver levels. It also intends to give an indication of the extent to which integrated community case management contributes to pneumonia control.
This brief discusses the impact of the inSCALE APE CommCare mobile phone application on community health worker motivation, performance and retention, with the aim to increase the quality and coverage…09/11/2014
This brief discusses the impact of the inSCALE APE CommCare mobile phone application on community health worker motivation, performance and retention, with the aim to increase the quality and coverage of integrated community case management in Mozambique. The application walks…
Abstract
Integrated community case management (iCCM) programs are expanding rapidly in many low– and middle–income countries, particularly in sub–Saharan Africa. Conclusions from the recent review of iCCM programs in Africa emphasized…14/10/2014
Abstract
Integrated community case management (iCCM) programs are expanding rapidly in many low– and middle–income countries, particularly in sub–Saharan Africa. Conclusions from the recent review of iCCM programs in Africa emphasized the critical importance of using routine data to assess program…
Aims
To systematically identify global research gaps and resource priorities for integrated community case management (iCCM).
Methods
An iCCM Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) Advisory Group, in collaboration with the Community…10/10/2014
Aims
To systematically identify global research gaps and resource priorities for integrated community case management (iCCM).
Methods
An iCCM Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) Advisory Group, in collaboration with the Community Case Management Operational Research Group (CCM ORG) identified experts to…
Between 2009 and 2014, Malaria Consortium aimed to reduce the number of malaria cases and deaths in midwestern Uganda by supporting the Ministry of Health and national malaria programmes through…26/09/2014
Between 2009 and 2014, Malaria Consortium aimed to reduce the number of malaria cases and deaths in midwestern Uganda by supporting the Ministry of Health and national malaria programmes through the Pioneer project, funded by Comic Relief UK. This report…
This report showcases the impact of our Mbale malaria control project through the voices of implementers and beneficiaries. The project ran between 2011 and 2015, and aimed to contribute to…20/08/2014
This report showcases the impact of our Mbale malaria control project through the voices of implementers and beneficiaries. The project ran between 2011 and 2015, and aimed to contribute to the reduction of deaths in children due to malaria and…
Community-based surveillance of day-three Plasmodium falciparum cases is feasible, but highly intensive. It requires continuous support for supervision and training. 14/08/2014
Community-based surveillance of day-three Plasmodium falciparum cases is feasible, but highly intensive. It requires continuous support for supervision and training.
This article presents findings on using counting beads and a timer to count a child's respiratory rate in order to improve classification of fast breathing.07/07/2014
This article presents findings on using counting beads and a timer to count a child's respiratory rate in order to improve classification of fast breathing.
Recent research has highlighted the need to better support community health workers in the diagnosis of pneumonia in low-resource settings. An automated device — rather than manually counting the patient's…26/06/2014
Recent research has highlighted the need to better support community health workers in the diagnosis of pneumonia in low-resource settings. An automated device — rather than manually counting the patient's breaths — can help improve diagnosis. This report recommends 13…
Community dialogues are a powerful approach to make health promotion activities more participatory and effective in addressing social norms around childcare practices. This brief discusses community responses to the approach…10/06/2014
Community dialogues are a powerful approach to make health promotion activities more participatory and effective in addressing social norms around childcare practices. This brief discusses community responses to the approach in Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
This Project Brief describes a study that aims to assess the effectiveness of the community dialogues approach in enhancing community participation and improving knowledge and practices for the prevention and…20/05/2014
This Project Brief describes a study that aims to assess the effectiveness of the community dialogues approach in enhancing community participation and improving knowledge and practices for the prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) at the community level.
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O projecto visa avaliar a eficácia da abordagem sobre diálogos comunitários no reforço da participação comunitária e melhoria do conhecimento e práticas para a prevenção e controlo de doenças tropicais…20/05/2014
O projecto visa avaliar a eficácia da abordagem sobre diálogos comunitários no reforço da participação comunitária e melhoria do conhecimento e práticas para a prevenção e controlo de doenças tropicais negligenciadas (DTN) à nível comunitário.
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A Malaria Consortium está a apoiar o Ministério da Saúde na implementação do programa dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) com foco no Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade. O MICC…19/05/2014
A Malaria Consortium está a apoiar o Ministério da Saúde na implementação do programa dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) com foco no Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade. O MICC inclui a capacitação dos Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs) para poderem…
This case study describes the challenge of drug redistribution in Uganda, where many districts are facing the problem of drugs expiring on the shelves. Sharing their experiences are village health…01/05/2014
This case study describes the challenge of drug redistribution in Uganda, where many districts are facing the problem of drugs expiring on the shelves. Sharing their experiences are village health team members who are increasingly easing the patient load of…
In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) changed its guidelines to state that all suspected malaria cases should be tested for the presence of malaria parasites by microscopy or malaria…09/04/2014
In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) changed its guidelines to state that all suspected malaria cases should be tested for the presence of malaria parasites by microscopy or malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) prior to treatment. A number of…
This project brief describes a Malaria Consortium project in Tororo district, Uganda, which aims to reduce malaria mortality and morbidity by fostering a culture of malaria control at community and…02/04/2014
This project brief describes a Malaria Consortium project in Tororo district, Uganda, which aims to reduce malaria mortality and morbidity by fostering a culture of malaria control at community and health facility levels.
This Briefing Note describes a baseline and an endline survey conducted by Malaria Consortium to measure the impact of iCCM on improving health seeking behaviour and access to treatment for…20/03/2014
This Briefing Note describes a baseline and an endline survey conducted by Malaria Consortium to measure the impact of iCCM on improving health seeking behaviour and access to treatment for children in two regions. The surveys aimed to establish whether…
Malaria Consortium has had extensive experience designing, developing, implementing and evaluating a variety of job aids. An integral part of our work is to strengthen capacity and improve the performance…28/02/2014
Malaria Consortium has had extensive experience designing, developing, implementing and evaluating a variety of job aids. An integral part of our work is to strengthen capacity and improve the performance of health workers to be able to prevent, diagnose, treat…
Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial…28/02/2014
Malaria Consortium’s involvement in iCCM has spanned inputs to facilitate policy development, project design, implementation from start-up phase; ongoing support to the public health system in continued implementation; the trial of specific supportive interventions to boost effectiveness; monitoring and evaluation;…
Este guia descreve a experiência interativa e baseada na pesquisa da Malaria Consortium no desenvolvimento, implementação, e avaliação de auxiliares de trabalho para os trabalhadores de saúde baseados na comunidade…28/02/2014
Este guia descreve a experiência interativa e baseada na pesquisa da Malaria Consortium no desenvolvimento, implementação, e avaliação de auxiliares de trabalho para os trabalhadores de saúde baseados na comunidade ou baseados nas unidades sanitárias em Moçambique,Nigéria, Sudão do Sul…
O envolvimento da Malaria Consortium no MICC incluiu contribuições facilitadoras do desenvolvimento de políticas, a concepção de projectos e sua implementação desde a fase inicial, o apoio constante ao sistema…28/02/2014
O envolvimento da Malaria Consortium no MICC incluiu contribuições facilitadoras do desenvolvimento de políticas, a concepção de projectos e sua implementação desde a fase inicial, o apoio constante ao sistema de saúde durante a implementação, a experimentação de intervenções específicas…
Malaria Consortium was founded in 2003 by a small team of people with a vision - to build the capacity of malaria-endemic countries worldwide to deal with a common and…24/02/2014
Malaria Consortium was founded in 2003 by a small team of people with a vision - to build the capacity of malaria-endemic countries worldwide to deal with a common and treatable disease that was devastating the lives of poor and…
This Briefing Note describes Malaria Consortium's support to the Ministry of Health through the Pioneer project to distribute LLINs in four districts of Mid-Western Uganda in 2009-2010.
It dicusses access…08/01/2014
This Briefing Note describes Malaria Consortium's support to the Ministry of Health through the Pioneer project to distribute LLINs in four districts of Mid-Western Uganda in 2009-2010.
It dicusses access to reliable and sustainable delivery channels for long lasting insecticide…
This project brief describes a study to pilot an innovative positive deviance approach in order to increase health knowledge and improve attitudes and practice around malaria in high-risk communities in…01/01/2014
This project brief describes a study to pilot an innovative positive deviance approach in order to increase health knowledge and improve attitudes and practice around malaria in high-risk communities in Myanmar.
Prior to 2009 the main source of malaria case data in Cambodia came from the National Health Information System (HIS) which provided aggregate data at operational district (OD) level. Whilst…01/01/2014
Prior to 2009 the main source of malaria case data in Cambodia came from the National Health Information System (HIS) which provided aggregate data at operational district (OD) level. Whilst useful for reporting total cases, this data was not sufficient…
The inSCALE project evaluates how the quality of health care provided by community health workers in Mozambique can be assessed and improved. 01/12/2013
The inSCALE project evaluates how the quality of health care provided by community health workers in Mozambique can be assessed and improved.
This brief describes a project to support the development of a decision tree for use by the Nigerian government and implementation partners in the roll-out of integrated community case management…18/11/2013
This brief describes a project to support the development of a decision tree for use by the Nigerian government and implementation partners in the roll-out of integrated community case management for major childhood illnesses.
This brief descirbes the project RAcE 2015 which aims to improve access to and the quality of community-level management of childhood malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea in Niger state, Nigeria, building…18/11/2013
This brief descirbes the project RAcE 2015 which aims to improve access to and the quality of community-level management of childhood malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea in Niger state, Nigeria, building on existing community-based health interventions, such as integrated community case…
Since December 2010, Malaria Consortium has been implementing an innovative approach to community management of severe acute malnutrition, together with an existing integrated community case management (ICCM) programme in South…18/11/2013
Since December 2010, Malaria Consortium has been implementing an innovative approach to community management of severe acute malnutrition, together with an existing integrated community case management (ICCM) programme in South Sudan. This learning paper considers Malaria Consortium’s experience of this…
The interagency field handbook was developed to set out effective malaria control responses in humanitarian emergencies, particularly during the acute phase when reliance on international humanitarian assistance is greatest. This…21/10/2013
The interagency field handbook was developed to set out effective malaria control responses in humanitarian emergencies, particularly during the acute phase when reliance on international humanitarian assistance is greatest. This second edition represents a thorough updating and revision of the…
The project aims to improve child health in Katsina state through increased access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention using community-based delivery systems, and assessing its feasibility for scale up within the…11/10/2013
The project aims to improve child health in Katsina state through increased access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention using community-based delivery systems, and assessing its feasibility for scale up within the health system.
An initiative to assess and strengthen the ability of the community and health systems to better prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases and to improve recognition of symptoms and identification…01/10/2013
An initiative to assess and strengthen the ability of the community and health systems to better prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases and to improve recognition of symptoms and identification and notification of vector-borne disease outbreaks.
This study conducted a thematic review of how mHealth projects have approached the intersection of cellular technology and public health in low- and middle-income countries.09/09/2013
This study conducted a thematic review of how mHealth projects have approached the intersection of cellular technology and public health in low- and middle-income countries.
This project brief describes efforts to work with the Mozambique government to reduce child mortality and halve the malaria burden in Inhambane province through Integrated Community Case Management.05/09/2013
This project brief describes efforts to work with the Mozambique government to reduce child mortality and halve the malaria burden in Inhambane province through Integrated Community Case Management.
This project in Uganda's Central region aims to reduce under five child mortality and improve maternal and newborn health through the provision of integrated community case management.05/09/2013
This project in Uganda's Central region aims to reduce under five child mortality and improve maternal and newborn health through the provision of integrated community case management.
Os programas comunitários de saúde decorrem há mais de 30 anos em Moçambique com o apoio do governo. Em 2009, a revitalização do programa iniciou-se pelo Ministério da Saúde e…01/07/2013
Os programas comunitários de saúde decorrem há mais de 30 anos em Moçambique com o apoio do governo. Em 2009, a revitalização do programa iniciou-se pelo Ministério da Saúde e seus parceiros. Desde 2010, que a Malaria Consortium tem vindo…
Dietero Magul é oficial de campo da Malaria Consortium, do programa MICC (Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade) na província de Inhambane, em Moçambique. Ele trabalha com as autoridades provinciais…01/07/2013
Dietero Magul é oficial de campo da Malaria Consortium, do programa MICC (Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade) na província de Inhambane, em Moçambique. Ele trabalha com as autoridades provinciais de saúde para apoiar o programa de saúde comunitária que…
Dieterio Magul é um oficial de campo da Malaria Consortium, no programa de saúde comunitária da criança na província de Inhambane em Moçambique. Ele trabalha com as autoridades provinciais de…01/07/2013
Dieterio Magul é um oficial de campo da Malaria Consortium, no programa de saúde comunitária da criança na província de Inhambane em Moçambique. Ele trabalha com as autoridades provinciais de saúde para apoiar o programa de saúde da comunidade, que…
Eder Ismail é um oficial do projecto, no programa de saúde comunitária da criança na província de Inhambane em Moçambique. Malaria Consortium vem treinando e apoiando os Agentes Polivalentes Elementares…01/07/2013
Eder Ismail é um oficial do projecto, no programa de saúde comunitária da criança na província de Inhambane em Moçambique. Malaria Consortium vem treinando e apoiando os Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APE) de saúde na província de Inhambane desde 2009, com…
Augusto Edi Guivala, tem 70 anos e tem sido líder comunitário da vila de Lindela há mais de 35 anos. Parte das suas funções, uma vez que foi eleito pela…01/07/2013
Augusto Edi Guivala, tem 70 anos e tem sido líder comunitário da vila de Lindela há mais de 35 anos. Parte das suas funções, uma vez que foi eleito pela comunidade para tratar dos seus interesses, é dar suporte na…
This is the final project report for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) grant to Malaria Consortium for the project “Improving access for under-fives to life saving treatment through integrated…01/07/2013
This is the final project report for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) grant to Malaria Consortium for the project “Improving access for under-fives to life saving treatment through integrated community case management for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea”, which was…
Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being…17/06/2013
Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being used across sub-Saharan Africa to supplement the gaps in basic…
This project brief outlines the aim to improve child survival in children under five years by increasing access to prompt and effective treatment of common childhood illnesses including malaria, pneumonia…29/05/2013
This project brief outlines the aim to improve child survival in children under five years by increasing access to prompt and effective treatment of common childhood illnesses including malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea.
This project brief outlines the aim to reduce under-five mortality and morbidity by providing malnourished children with treatment for severe acute malnutrition as well as underlying infectious diseases.29/05/2013
This project brief outlines the aim to reduce under-five mortality and morbidity by providing malnourished children with treatment for severe acute malnutrition as well as underlying infectious diseases.
This is a project brief outlining aims to inform decision making on whether or not the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy should be tailored differently in rural and peri-urban…28/05/2013
This is a project brief outlining aims to inform decision making on whether or not the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy should be tailored differently in rural and peri-urban settings and make recommendations for how ICCM can be improved.
This is a project brief on the inSCALE Project and its aim to increase coverage of integrated community case management, which provides community-based care for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria. 28/05/2013
This is a project brief on the inSCALE Project and its aim to increase coverage of integrated community case management, which provides community-based care for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.
Fenias Angelo Benhane, Project Officer at Malaria Consortium Mozambique, interviews Augusto Edi Guivala, a community leader in Lindela, Inhambane province.
Available in Portuguese.27/03/2013
Fenias Angelo Benhane, Project Officer at Malaria Consortium Mozambique, interviews Augusto Edi Guivala, a community leader in Lindela, Inhambane province.
Available in Portuguese.
Dirce Costa, Malaria Consortium’s Malaria Prevention and Control Project Coordinator, and Romeo Carlos from International Relief & Development, interview Felizarda Eugénio on access to health care in Guimereço community, Inhambane.27/03/2013
Dirce Costa, Malaria Consortium’s Malaria Prevention and Control Project Coordinator, and Romeo Carlos from International Relief & Development, interview Felizarda Eugénio on access to health care in Guimereço community, Inhambane.
Research Officer Abel Muimbo and Communications Specialist Nilda de Lima Santos from Malaria Consortium Mozambique find out about the training of community health workers in Inhambane Province and interview Luisa,…27/03/2013
Research Officer Abel Muimbo and Communications Specialist Nilda de Lima Santos from Malaria Consortium Mozambique find out about the training of community health workers in Inhambane Province and interview Luisa, one of the first trainers.
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…22/03/2013
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 effective approaches in achieving this objective.
This is a project brief describing the Mbale Malaria Control Project, which aims to contribute to the reduction of deaths in children due to malaria and other severe childhood illnesses…22/03/2013
This is a project brief describing the Mbale Malaria Control Project, which aims to contribute to the reduction of deaths in children due to malaria and other severe childhood illnesses through a strengthened health system.
Este documento resume o processo adoptado pelo inSCALE para identicar as barreiras à motivação e desempenho dos ASBCs no Uganda e em Moçambique e documenta as soluções inovadoras para fazer…13/03/2013
Este documento resume o processo adoptado pelo inSCALE para identicar as barreiras à motivação e desempenho dos ASBCs no Uganda e em Moçambique e documenta as soluções inovadoras para fazer face a estes desaos que são potencialmente aceitáveis e exequíveis,…
In order to support the National Centre for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control (CNM) to ensure successful accomplishment the goals of the National Malaria Elimination Strategy 2025, the aim of…01/03/2013
In order to support the National Centre for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control (CNM) to ensure successful accomplishment the goals of the National Malaria Elimination Strategy 2025, the aim of this strategy document, as part of the MMP working group,…
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's pilot project to establish a community-based continuous distribution system of long lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) in South Sudan.14/02/2013
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's pilot project to establish a community-based continuous distribution system of long lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) in South Sudan.
O objectivo do projecto é demonstrar que sob a liderança do Ministério da Saúde, o programa de Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade (MICC) pode ser expandido para 30% dos…01/02/2013
O objectivo do projecto é demonstrar que sob a liderança do Ministério da Saúde, o programa de Manejo Integrado de Casos na Comunidade (MICC) pode ser expandido para 30% dos distritos, o que resultará num maior acesso aos cuidados de…
Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being…10/01/2013
Integrated community case management (ICCM) – an approach where community-based health workers are trained to identify, treat and refer children under-five with pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria – is increasingly being used across sub-Saharan Africa to supplement the gaps in basic…
In South Sudan, ICCM – or integrated community case management – is carried out by trained community volunteers called community drug distributors (CDDs) or community based distributors. These operate…10/01/2013
In South Sudan, ICCM – or integrated community case management – is carried out by trained community volunteers called community drug distributors (CDDs) or community based distributors. These operate like community based (volunteer) health workers in other parts of…
This briefing note provides background to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Nigeria. SMC is the administration of a full course of antimalarial treatment combination during the malaria season to prevent illness…01/12/2012
This briefing note provides background to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Nigeria. SMC is the administration of a full course of antimalarial treatment combination during the malaria season to prevent illness and death from the disease.
Integrated community case management programmes require community sensitisation and targeted health systems strengthening to functioning optimally and enhance benefits such as reduced child mortality.07/11/2012
Integrated community case management programmes require community sensitisation and targeted health systems strengthening to functioning optimally and enhance benefits such as reduced child mortality.
This effectiveness trial, conducted in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Uganda, compared a diagnostic and treatment package for malaria and pneumonia with presumptive treatment with antimalarial drugs.07/11/2012
This effectiveness trial, conducted in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Uganda, compared a diagnostic and treatment package for malaria and pneumonia with presumptive treatment with antimalarial drugs.
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Despite resurgence in the use of community health workers (CHWs) in the delivery of community case management of childhood illnesses, a paucity of evidence for effective strategies to address key…07/11/2012
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Despite resurgence in the use of community health workers (CHWs) in the delivery of community case management of childhood illnesses, a paucity of evidence for effective strategies to address key constraints of worker motivation and retention endures. This work reports…
Uganda’s Ministry of Health, together with partners, has introduced integrated community case management(iCCM) for children under 5 years. We assessed how the iCCM program addresses newborn care in threemidwestern districts…07/11/2012
Uganda’s Ministry of Health, together with partners, has introduced integrated community case management(iCCM) for children under 5 years. We assessed how the iCCM program addresses newborn care in threemidwestern districts through document reviews, structured interviews, and focus group discussions with…
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's work to motivate and support the work of Village Health Teams in Uganda through Village Health Club forums and meetings. 07/08/2012
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's work to motivate and support the work of Village Health Teams in Uganda through Village Health Club forums and meetings.
Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) could radically improve febrile illness management in remote and low-resource populations. However, reliance upon community health workers (CHWs) remains controversial because of concerns about blood…11/07/2012
Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) could radically improve febrile illness management in remote and low-resource populations. However, reliance upon community health workers (CHWs) remains controversial because of concerns about blood safety and appropriate use of artemisinin combination therapy. This study…
Use of diagnostics in integrated community case management (iCCM) of fever is recognized as an important step in improving rational use of drugs and quality of care for febrile under-five…20/04/2012
Use of diagnostics in integrated community case management (iCCM) of fever is recognized as an important step in improving rational use of drugs and quality of care for febrile under-five children. This study conducted in the Ugandan District of Iganga,…
This case study provides details on Malaria Consortium's provision of 'Zambulances', a community-based bicycle ambulance system for rural areas in Zambia. The zambulance reduces transport time and cost for those…27/03/2012
This case study provides details on Malaria Consortium's provision of 'Zambulances', a community-based bicycle ambulance system for rural areas in Zambia. The zambulance reduces transport time and cost for those in need of prompt medical treatment.
This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's Community Health Worker (CHW) Capacity Building activities in Inhambane Province, Mozambique, which trained 100 CHWs to provide care to over 2,000 people…22/03/2012
This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium's Community Health Worker (CHW) Capacity Building activities in Inhambane Province, Mozambique, which trained 100 CHWs to provide care to over 2,000 people for malaria and other diseases.
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's CIDA-funded Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) activities in Mozambique, South Sudan, Uganda and Zambia, which aimed to demonstrate implementation at scale of…22/03/2012
This is a project brief on Malaria Consortium's CIDA-funded Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) activities in Mozambique, South Sudan, Uganda and Zambia, which aimed to demonstrate implementation at scale of effective, replicable community-based treatment systems for childhood malaria, pneumonia and…
Village health teams (VHTs) can play an important role in reducing the number of child deaths in Ugandan communities. In order to achieve this, they need to be properly trained,…10/01/2012
Village health teams (VHTs) can play an important role in reducing the number of child deaths in Ugandan communities. In order to achieve this, they need to be properly trained, supported and motivated. VHT performance and motivation is influenced by…
This case study outlines some of Malaria Consortium's work to provide technical support in training Community Health Workers and providing disease treatment and prevention in Mozambique.02/12/2011
This case study outlines some of Malaria Consortium's work to provide technical support in training Community Health Workers and providing disease treatment and prevention in Mozambique.
A case study on a local Mozambican mechanic who became an agente polivalente elementar (APE), or a community health worker (CHW), with the national health ministry and Malaria Consortium's technical…02/12/2011
A case study on a local Mozambican mechanic who became an agente polivalente elementar (APE), or a community health worker (CHW), with the national health ministry and Malaria Consortium's technical support.
Malaria Consortium is conducting a Mass Drug Administration project in Unity State, South Sudan to help reduce the incidence of trachoma, an NTD that can lead to blindness. 01/12/2011
Malaria Consortium is conducting a Mass Drug Administration project in Unity State, South Sudan to help reduce the incidence of trachoma, an NTD that can lead to blindness.
This report is an external evaluation of Malaria Consortium's community- and health facility-based surveillance systems, whose aim was to monitor day-3 positive P. falciparum cases in Cambodia. 28/10/2011
This report is an external evaluation of Malaria Consortium's community- and health facility-based surveillance systems, whose aim was to monitor day-3 positive P. falciparum cases in Cambodia.
To inform budgeting to scale up control of trachoma and other NTDs relying on large-scale mass drug administration, this study set out to determine the cost per person treated when…11/10/2011
To inform budgeting to scale up control of trachoma and other NTDs relying on large-scale mass drug administration, this study set out to determine the cost per person treated when antibiotics were delivered via a campaign in South Sudan.
This study sought to determine the competence of community health workers in Uganda to correctly assess, classify and treat malaria and pneumonia among under-five children after training.14/07/2011
This study sought to determine the competence of community health workers in Uganda to correctly assess, classify and treat malaria and pneumonia among under-five children after training.
Este projecto teve como objectivo demonstrar a aplicacao eficaz de manejo baseado na comunidade de casos infantis de malaria, pneumonia e diarreia, para reduzir a mortalidade em crianças menores de…01/11/2010
Este projecto teve como objectivo demonstrar a aplicacao eficaz de manejo baseado na comunidade de casos infantis de malaria, pneumonia e diarreia, para reduzir a mortalidade em crianças menores de 5 anos, em 4 países africanos.
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.27/10/2010
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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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 with reliance on presumptive…13/07/2010
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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 with reliance on presumptive diagnosis may lead to excessive use, increased costs and rise…