The community-directed interventions (CDI) strategy achieved a desired coverage of the ultimate treatment goal of at least 90% with ivermectin distribution for onchocerciasis control, and filled the gap between the health care services and the communities. One of the research questions included how the primary actors (community-directed heath workers and … [Read more...] about Community-directed interventions strategy enhances efficient and effective integration of health care delivery and development activities in rural disadvantaged communities of Uganda
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Community-directed Delivery of Doxycycline for the Treatment of Onchocerciasis in Areas of Co-endemicity with Ioiasis in Cameroon
This study was carried out in 5 health areas co-endemic for Onchocerca volvulus and Loa loa which had no prior experience of the Community Directed Treatment with Ivermectin (CDTI). The community-directed delivery process was introduced using a cascade mechanism from the central health system that passed through the regional health delegation, health district and the health … [Read more...] about Community-directed Delivery of Doxycycline for the Treatment of Onchocerciasis in Areas of Co-endemicity with Ioiasis in Cameroon
Community case management of diarrhea, malaria and pneumonia: Tracking science to policy and practice in sub-Saharan Africa
New MNCH Working Paper from UNICEF on CCM policy and practice in sub-Saharan Africa UNICEF has just released a new MNCH Working Paper titled “Community case management of diarrhea, malaria and pneumonia: Tracking science to policy and practice in sub-Saharan Africa” by Asha George, Mark Young, Rory Nefdt, Roshni Basu, Mariame Sylla, Marika Yip Bannicq, and Theresa … [Read more...] about Community case management of diarrhea, malaria and pneumonia: Tracking science to policy and practice in sub-Saharan Africa