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Monitoring iCCM: a feasibility study of the indicator guide for monitoring and evaluating integrated community case management

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Most countries in sub-Saharan Africa have now adopted integrated community case management (iCCM) of common childhood illnesses as a strategy to improve child health. In March 2014, the iCCM Task Force published an Indicator Guide for Monitoring and Evaluating iCCM: a ‘menu’ of recommended indicators with globally agreed definitions and methodology, to guide countries in … [Read more...] about Monitoring iCCM: a feasibility study of the indicator guide for monitoring and evaluating integrated community case management

Enhancing the coordination of Community Based Volunteers to promote integrated community development, health and social welfare services in Zambia

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This report is the result of a study conducted within the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health (MCDMCH), and carried out in conjunction with VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas). The research focuses on the community structures that aim to provide service delivery in the communities. These include the Departments of Community Development (CD), and Mother and … [Read more...] about Enhancing the coordination of Community Based Volunteers to promote integrated community development, health and social welfare services in Zambia

Community Based Volunteers in Zambia: Research findings on gender disparities, incentives, and management of CBV programs

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This presentation summarizes recommendations from a series of projects on Community Based Volunteers in Zambia, by the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child, along with UKAID and Volunteer Services Overseas. Research touches on topics of gender disparities of CBVs in urban and rural districts, CBV training, incentives, drop outs, and motivation, collaboration of … [Read more...] about Community Based Volunteers in Zambia: Research findings on gender disparities, incentives, and management of CBV programs

Community Based Volunteers Skills Audit Survey Report in Zambia

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This report presents the findings from the Community Based Volunteers Skills Audit Survey that was carried out in 30 Districts Zambia for the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health.  The disparities in incentives amongst CBVs cause problems in terms of the sustainability of the programmes. CBVs are likely to drop-out when incentive levels change. It … [Read more...] about Community Based Volunteers Skills Audit Survey Report in Zambia

A qualitative study of perceptions of a mass test and treat campaign in Southern Zambia and potential barriers to effectiveness

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A mass test and treat campaign (MTAT) using rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and artemether-lumefantrine (AL) was conducted in Southern Zambia in 2012 and 2013 to reduce the parasite reservoir and progress towards malaria elimination. Through this intervention, community health workers (CHWs) tested all household members with rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and provided treatment to … [Read more...] about A qualitative study of perceptions of a mass test and treat campaign in Southern Zambia and potential barriers to effectiveness