President's Malaria Initiative E-Newsletter
March 2010
Table of Contents
News
Country-Specific Activities
Technical Areas
New and Updated Resources on PMI.gov
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| Ayita Matata gives a talk on the importance and proper use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) at the Koboko Health Center in Uganda. Ayita received training on malaria prevention through MIHV, a Malaria Communities Program (MCP) grantee working in Uganda. Read more about recent MCP grants: U.S. Announces Community Grant Awards to Fight Malaria. Source: Philip Bowen/MIHV |
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Substandard Antimalarial Medicines Highlight the Need for Health Care Reform in African Countries
Substandard antimalarial medicines are still sold widely in Madagascar, Senegal, and Uganda, according to a recently published study by United States Pharmacopeia, in partnership with USAID and WHO. The study covered 10 countries but focused on Madagascar, Senegal, and Uganda. Veerle Coignez, pharmaceutical management advisor for USAID explained: "With this study we are hoping that it will lead to targeted actions based on the samples that were found to be substandard. But beyond that, it will help keep the momentum going to improve the medicines quality assurance systems."
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| MCP Grantee Training Report A Malaria Communities Program (MCP) training event was held in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 26-31, 2009. Participants from all 20 MCP grantee organizations attended. The training was designed to increase knowledge and skills in community-based malaria project design, including sustainability planning, which organizations will use to develop and refine their annual work plans. This report describes the courses and the joint sessions, as well as participant feedback. |
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Behavior Change Communication and Social Mobilization
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| The proper way to hang a net is demonstrated during an ITN campaign in Liberia. PMI works with its partners to increase demand for and proper use of long-lasting ITNs through behavior change communication programs. Source: Benoist Matsha-Carpentier/The MENTOR Initiative |
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PMI supports behavior change and social mobilization programs in all 15 focus countries. Activities include training of health and community workers, religious leaders, and journalists in behavior change and social mobilization and interpersonal communication. Implementation of these activities occurs at various locations, including clinics, homes, religious institutions, schools, and community events.
- Learn more about PMI’s behavior change communication and social mobilization activities and resources.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and evaluation are needed to measure the progress and effectiveness of health programs at all levels. PMI monitors and evaluates the coverage of the four interventions and their impact on under-five mortality.
- Learn more about PMI’s monitoring and evaluation activities and resources.
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IRS Training Guide for Spray Operations
This training manual concentrates on essential indoor residual spraying (IRS) concepts and applications. It is meant for public health workers at the national and subnational levels and community-level staff selected to participate in an IRS program. Elements of the manual can be adapted to meet specific location and participant needs.
The training covers:
- General concepts of IRS
- Practical application sessions, including tank maintenance and spray application
- Capacity strengthening and program management processes and reporting needs
Read the full manual [PDF, 1.7MB]
PMI Contracts and Agreements
- Read the new Chemonics IRS IQC [PDF, 6.4MB]
PMI Malaria Operational Plans
- View revised funding tables for Tanzania’s, Uganda’s, Malawi’s, and Rwanda’s FY09 Malaria Operational Plans.
Implementing Partners' Reports
- Uganda Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) Project Quarterly Performance Report - 10/1/09 – 12/31/09 [PDF, 689KB]
This report by Abt Associates presents Uganda Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) Project’s progress in the quarter October 1st to December 31st 2009. The report outlines the key project activities and achievements, the challenges and constraints faced, lessons learned, and recommendations for future implementation.
- View the Analysis of 2008 Expenditures in Five IRS TO1 Countries - March 2010. [PDF, 159KB]
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