This document provides an overview of the global, multisectoral Coalition for Access to NCD Medicines & Products. The coalition is dedicated to increasing access to essential medicines and health products to reduce the impact of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Publication date: March 2018

Region: Africa, Global

From 2014 to 2016, PATH coordinated pilot introduction of the injectable contraceptive subcutaneous DMPA (DMPA-SC, brand name Sayana® Press) in Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal, and Uganda. These materials feature guidance for monitoring DMPA-SC introductions, monitoring results, and lessons learned, which can help inform contraceptive introduction programming for DMPA-SC and other methods. For more information, please visit our subcutaneous DMPA (Sayana Press) introduction and research page.

Publication date: March 2018

Region: Africa, Global

Advocacy is an effective method to achieve global health goals by ensuring that necessary resources, policies, and political will are available to support important programs. These resources help new and experienced advocates assess policy advocacy options, plan goals and activities, and develop a comprehensive strategy for advocacy impact. For more information, please visit: http://sites.path.org/advocacyandpolicy/how-we-do-it/strengthen-advocacy-capacity/.

Publication date: February 2018

Region: Africa, Asia, Global

This case study examines the use of advocacy for increased misoprostol access in Nigeria, specifically the market-based approach taken by PATH and the Generation Initiative for Women and Youth network to design an initiative for increasing public-sector use of the drug.

Publication date: December 2017

Region: Africa, Global

Implementation of indoor residual spraying for vector control is shifting with the emergence of insecticide resistance. Cross-analyzing vector control interventions across countries, partners, and strategies is hampered by measurement methods and indicator definitions. Small changes in definitions can impact the interpretation and analysis of the effectiveness of vector control programs.

Author: Robertson M, Gogue C, Tynuv K, Wagman J, Thomas A, Larsen D, Saute F, Candrinho B, Sikaala C, Seethaler T, Sacoor C, Chaccour C, Brew J, Miller J, Steketee R, Bernson J

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

Part of series: ASTMH posters

To supplement entomological analyses of a switch in indoor residual spraying (IRS) ingredients in Ghana, we conducted a preliminary, retrospective, observational analysis of the epidemiological impact of IRS. Results are triangulated with previous analyses to better understand the impact of IRS with next-generation products in a region with insecticide resistance.

Author: Wagman J, Gogue C, Tynuv K, Richardson J, Saibu A, Yihdego Y, Coleman S, Bart-Plange C, Mohammed W, Ofosu A, Steketee R, Robertson M

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

Part of series: ASTMH posters

Lymphatic filariasis is caused primarily by Wuchereria bancrofti (Wb) and can be co-endemic with certain filarial parasites in central Africa. Two new IgG4 rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are available from Standard Diagnostics, Inc. The aim of this research was to determine the specificity of the Wb123 RDTs in co-endemic zones.

Author: Golden A, Storey H, Gerth-Guyette E, Kalnoky M, Njouendou J, Ekanya R, Mbeng A, Ndzeshang B,

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

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This trial evaluated two malaria control approaches: reactive focal test and treat, and reactive focal drug administration. This is critical for Zambia, where malaria transmission is low enough in some areas that it is feasible to reactively seek and treat all infections in the index case and neighboring households.

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

Part of series: ASTMH posters

There is a lack of evidence on impact and cost of new insecticides used for indoor residual spraying (IRS) to protect against malaria. This study analyzed data collected in Southern Province, Zambia to retrospectively evaluate the effectiveness of next-generation IRS, such as Actellic, on malaria incidence and prevalence in Zambia.

Author: Bennett A, Yukich J, Robertson M, Hamainza B, Rerolle F, Stuck L, Porter T, Conner RO, Steketee RW,

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

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Changes in ingredients have contributed to operational shifts in indoor residual spraying (IRS) in Ghana. These changes allowed for observational study to better describe the impact of IRS with a third generation IRS product with a focus on the impact of shifting ingredients and introducing IRS into previously unsprayed districts.

Author: Gogue C, Wagman J, Tynuv K, Richardson J, Saibu A, Yihdego Y, Coleman S, Bart-Plange C, Mohammed W, Ofosu A, Assan MK, Fasu-Kwabi E, Steketee R, Robertson M

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

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Kenya’s Hospital Medicine and Therapeutic Committees (HMTCs) evaluate clinical drug use and assure review of hospital outcomes. Unfortunately, few hospitals have functioning committees. MalariaCare worked to revive HMTCs to strengthen malaria case management. This report describes effects on malaria case management and health systems in Migori County Referral Hospital.

Author: Marube E, Chahale T, Onyando B, Onditi S, Clark T, Illah E, Dena R, Kolek C, Martin T

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

Part of series: ASTMH posters

MalariaCare works to scale up high-quality diagnosis and treatment services for malaria and other febrile illnesses in 8 malaria-endemic counties in western Kenya. MalariaCare utilizes outreach training and supportive supervision (OTSS) visits for quality assurance. The outcomes from implementing OTSS in Vihiga County are presented here.

Author: Chahale T, Onditi S, Onyando B, Dena R, Illah E, Burnett S

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

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Adherence to malaria diagnostic test results is crucial to ensure effective treatment and decrease unnecessary drug use. MalariaCare has worked with National Malaria Control Programs to train clinical experts as supervisors who work with health facility staff on outreach training and supportive supervision to improve technical skills and adherence.

Author: Martin T, Davis K, Wun J, Mkomwa Z, Guindo B, Onditi S, Hamilton P

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

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MalariaCare has worked with National Malaria Control Programs in 17 countries to train a cadre of clinical experts as on-site supervisors. These supervisors work with local staff at the health facility level to perform on-site outreach training and supportive supervision—a mentorship program to improve clinical case management skills.

Author: Alombah F, Eliades M, Martin T, Davis K, Gondwe M, Onyando B, Tesha G, Hamilton P

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

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Parasite detection is required to diagnose malaria, parasite counting is required to monitor treatment for severe cases, and species identification is required to correctly treat malaria. MalariaCare helps countries improve the accuracy of malaria diagnostic testing. This study examines MalariaCare’s malaria diagnostic refresher trainings for laboratory staff in francophone Africa.

Author: Lim P, Saye E, Ouologuem A, Kutumbakana S, Niyizompa N, Guindo B, Seleman M, Ratsimbaso A, Mihigo J, Eckert E, Yellott L, Heinsen J, Martin T, Hamilton P, Ndiaye D, Schwabe C

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

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This study looked at seasonal migrant workers in Amhara, Ethiopia, who are susceptible to malaria infections during their travel and stay at farms, and have significant barriers to malaria prevention measures. The study aimed to understand their malaria control behaviors, and determine the feasibility of prevention strategies.

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

Part of series: ASTMH posters

Passive incidence of malaria cases is the main metric used in near-zero transmission settings in Ethiopia; other methods are needed to assess transmission interruption. These surveys aimed to assess malaria exposure in two regions of Ethiopia, describe secular transmission trends, and identify the best sampling strategy for malaria elimination scale-up.

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

Part of series: ASTMH posters

Passive incidence of malaria cases is the main metric used in near-zero transmission settings in Senegal; other methods are needed to assess transmission interruption. These surveys aimed to assess malaria exposure in two regions of Senegal, describe historical changes in transmission, and identify the best sampling strategy for scale-up.

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

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Malaria case management offered by Ghana’s Community Health Officers (CHOs) faces multiple challenges, including inadequate knowledge and skills due to minimal monitoring or refresher training. For this study, MalariaCare piloted an internship program for CHOs to test whether it improves the quality of care for malaria and other febrile illnesses.

Author: Amoo-Sakyi F, Quao A, Ntumy R, Wun J, Heinsen J, Martin T, Hamilton P

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

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To best optimize available malaria funding, countries and programs have to make evidence-based decisions implementing malaria control interventions, including new vector control tools. This study aims to describe the malaria control decision-making landscape in Mali and Zambia and assess the facilitators and barriers that affect evidence generation and utilization.

Author: Tynuv K, Gogue C, Wagman J, Miller J, Chiyende E, Pickersgill S, Tembo I, Chabala H, Jennings T, Coleman M, Ngosa J, Robertson M

Publication date: November 2017

Region: Africa

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