Malaria

Expanding community case management of malaria to all ages can improve universal access to malaria diagnosis and treatment results from a cluster randomized trial in Madagascar

This study in rural Madagascar explored expanding malaria community case management (mCCM) to all age groups to enhance access to malaria care. Thirty health centers and associated community health workers (CHWs) were involved, with half implementing mCCM for all ages and the other half restricted to children under 5. Results showed a nearly threefold increase in care-seeking … [Read more...] about Expanding community case management of malaria to all ages can improve universal access to malaria diagnosis and treatment results from a cluster randomized trial in Madagascar

Community engagement is vital for public health efforts but often under-studied in disease elimination programs. This report highlights lessons from a malaria outbreak response in Los Tres Brazos, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from 2015-2016. During this period, 233 malaria cases were reported, a significant increase from the previous two years. Initially, the national … [Read more...] about Malaria outbreak response in urban Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: lessons learned for community engagement

This study examined the use of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) dispersible tablets for perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) in children in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mozambique. Conducted from February to June 2022, the research involved focus group discussions and interviews with health authorities, health workers, community health workers (CHWs), and caregivers to evaluate … [Read more...] about Field testing of user-friendly perennial malaria chemoprevention packaging in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Mozambique

Cameroon has a high malaria burden, worsened by ongoing conflict since 2018, which has limited healthcare access. This study aimed to understand barriers to malaria services and the role of community health workers (CHWs). Through focus groups and interviews conducted in 2021 in Southwest and Littoral regions, the study found that access to healthcare is difficult in … [Read more...] about Exploring existing malaria services and the feasibility of implementing community engagement approaches amongst conflict-affected communities in Cameroon: a qualitative study

This study in Rwanda's Ngoma District assesses factors affecting indoor residual spraying (IRS) uptake and its impact on malaria. A household survey and analysis of health data were conducted. Results show that self-employed and unemployed households were less likely to use IRS. Households receiving information about the IRS via media were less likely to use the IRS than were … [Read more...] about Indoor residual spraying uptake and its effect on malaria morbidity in Ngoma district, Eastern province of Rwanda, 2018-2021