MalariaCare: Universal Diagnosis and Treatment to Improve Maternal and Child Health
Date of Operation: 2012 – 2017
Primary Implementing Partner: PATH
Other Implementing Partner(s): Medical Care Development International, Population Services International, Save the Children
Regions of Operation: National
Goal:
Reduce the burden of serious childhood disease, notably malaria, and promote healthy communities and families.
Objectives:
- Scale up diagnostic testing and case management for malaria at the facility and community levels in both the public and private sectors
- Strengthen the quality and expanding the availability of laboratory services for malaria and other key infectious diseases
- Improve the capacity of clinicians and community health workers to manage malaria and other childhood illnesses
Description:
The project will provide comprehensive technical assistance and implementation support for improving Ethiopia's capacity to scale up programs that provide high-quality diagnostic and treatment services for malaria and other key childhood illnesses and infectious diseases.
Expected Results:
Improved malaria laboratory diagnosis, quality assurance and quality control for Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute (EHNRI) and Regional Reference Laboratory personnel.
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