Despite an observed increase in the cost of quality treatment for malaria in the private sector – where most people seek care – patients are still opting for the recommended treatments over cheaper, poorer-quality options.
Resource type: Research and Evaluations
Patient outcomes in public sector hepatitis C treatment programs: a retrospective cohort analysis across five low- and middle-income countries
CHAI and the governments of Indonesia, India, Myanmar, Nigeria, and Vietnam have published a manuscript identifying factors associated with patient outcomes among 100,000+ patients treated for hepatitis C.
Introducing and scaling up human papillomavirus testing to strengthen cervical cancer screening in low- and middle-income countries
A study carried out in Zimbabwe during the phased-in scale-up showed that HPV self-sample collection is
comparable to the healthcare worker-collected screening method.
Dramatic decreases in maternal and newborn deaths in South Africa sustained despite COVID challenges: New study
A recent article published in the Global Health: Science and Practice journal details successful efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in the South Africa, including adaptations to the program during the first 19 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global gains against malaria are slowing down, as challenges rise
The CHAI Global Malaria team has co-authored a review in Science Translational Medicine reflecting on the diminishing gains in the global fight against malaria in the face of growing challenges.
Looking back two years later: South Africa’s response to the first two COVID-19 waves
CHAI South Africa has co-authored a series of articles published in the South African Medical Journal examining South Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic during the first two waves. The publication includes six articles covering topics from governance to epidemiology to community-based interventions and recovery efforts.
Climate change will lead to more pregnant women and newborns dying. The global health community can limit its impact.
Ministries of health are increasingly aware that a changing environment, particularly through extreme heat, will lead to more maternal and neonatal deaths. However, there is a lack of understanding about how to adapt. A new article in the Journal of Climate Change and Health shares where to start.
White paper: Deploying thermal ablation devices to expand access to treatment for cervical precancer
This white paper documents the project’s experience with rolling out thermal ablation, a portable and effective tool to treat cervical precancer, as well as appropriate training.
New publication describes evidence-based strategic planning for the health workforce in Malawi
Using modeling and analyses to inform targeted investments in human resources for health. A strong and well-distributed health workforce is essential to providing quality health services. However, too often, the health workforce is often insufficient to meet the need,...