Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are an effective tool for confirming true malaria cases in resource-limited settings, yet are often unavailable in the private sector where many seek treatment. CHAI worked with global manufacturers and importers in...
In small northern Nigerian villages such as Bukka, 56 miles southeast of Kano City, health workers walk dusty paths under the searing heat of the tropical afternoon carrying lifesaving malaria drugs to children. Often, they work past sunset to ensure that they...
In July 2014, CHAI and partners began work to implement a comprehensive Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) program aimed at improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in the States of Kano, Katsina and Kaduna, northern Nigeria. A component of the program aims to...
Treating severe malaria with injectable artesunate instead of quinine can substantially reduce mortality. To increase uptake and improve health outcomes, CHAI supported ministries of health in six high-burden countries to overcome barriers to adoption. Learn more...
