Resources

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Action Plan | 2013

A Promise Renewed Launch in the DRC: Advocacy Guide - (UNICEF, 2013)

This guide presents a framework that address ways the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo can reduce under-five mortality in children by 48% and maternal mortality by 31%, saving the lives of 430,000 children and 7,900 mothers.

A Promise Renewed Launch in the DRC: Advocacy Guide - (UNICEF, 2013)391.08 KB
Presentation | 2013

Africa iCCM Survey Results - (UNICEF, 2013)

This presentation details the outcome of an integrated community case management (iCCM) study about Africa.

 

Africa iCCM Survey Results - (UNICEF, 2013)1.11 MB
Report | 2013

GAPPD: Ending Preventable Child Deaths from Pneumonia & Diarrhea by 2025 (UNICEF & WHO, 2013)

This report was conducted by UNICEF and WHO and examines ways to end two major preventable causes of child death: pneumonia and diarrhoea.

GAPPD: Ending Preventable Child Deaths from Pneumonia & Diarrhea by 2025 (UNICEF & WHO, 2013)735.87 KB
Report | 2013

iCCM Indicators Guide (USAID-MCHIP 2013)

This guide encourages integrated community case management programs to more effectively monitor and evaluate iCCM implementation and results across all of the iCCM benchmark components.

iCCM Indicators Guide (USAID-MCHIP 2013)1.3 MB
Report | Kenya | 2013

National iCCM M&E Plan (CCM Task Force) - Kenya Ministry of Health - 2013

This report details the Ministry of Kenya's integrated community case management implementation plan and presents a platform for acceleration of the control and management of childhood diarrhoea, malaria, pneumonia, neonatal mortality, and malnutrition at the community level.

National iCCM M&E Plan (CCM Task Force) - Kenya Ministry of Health - 20131.6 MB
Meeting Minutes | 2013

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - January 16, 2013

Notes from the January 16, 2013 meeting of the Operations Research Subgroup, formerly a part of the CCM Task Force. 

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - January 16, 2013530.65 KB
Meeting Minutes | 2013

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - March 13, 2013

Notes from the March 13, 2013 meeting of the Operations Research Subgroup, formerly a part of the CCM Task Force. 

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - March 13, 2013560.41 KB
Meeting Minutes | 2013

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - April 23, 2013

Notes from the April 23, 2013 meeting of the Operations Research Subgroup, formerly a part of the CCM Task Force. 

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - April 23, 2013435.34 KB
Meeting Minutes | 2013

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - June 13, 2013

Notes from the June 13, 2013 meeting of the Operations Research Subgroup, formerly a part of the CCM Task Force. 

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - June 13, 2013101.33 KB
Meeting Minutes | 2013

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - September 4, 2013

Notes from the September 4, 2013 meeting of the Operations Research Subgroup, formerly a part of the CCM Task Force. 

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - September 4, 2013101.53 KB
Meeting Minutes | 2013

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - November 6, 2013

Notes from the November 20, 2013 meeting of the Operations Research Subgroup, formerly a part of the CCM Task Force. 

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - November 6, 201397.43 KB
Meeting Minutes | 2013

C&F Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - September 10, 2013

Notes from the September 10, 2013 meeting of the Costing and Financing Subgroup, formerly a part of the CCM Task Force.  

C&F Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - September 10, 2013203.75 KB
Meeting Minutes | 2013

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - February 13, 2013

Notes from the February 13, 2013 meeting of the Operations Research Subgroup, formerly a part of the CCM Task Force.

OR Subgroup Meeting Notes (CCM Task Force) - February 13, 2013436.32 KB
Report | 2013

Task Force Secretariat Assessment - (MCHIP/USAID, 2013)

This report examines the secretariat role of the integrated community case management task force at MCHIP, and looks retrospectively to inform its evolution.

 

 

Task Force Secretariat Assessment - (MCHIP/USAID, 2013)1.11 MB
Report | Niger | 2013

Tackling the deadly combination of malaria and malnutrition (Medecins Sans Frontieres, 2013)

This report gives an extensive look at how Medecins Sans Frontieres combats malaria and malnutrition in Niger. It examines the cycle of malnutrition, innovative approaches to reduce mortality, and challenges. 

Tackling the deadly combination of malaria and malnutrition (Medecins Sans Frontieres, 2013)1.59 MB
Tool | English | 2013

Inventory of IMCI Training and Supervision Tools in PMI Countries (USAID, 2013)

This USAID tool outlines the inventory of integrated management of childhood illnesses and the quality of care for malaria. USAID reviewed supervision materials from seven countries. Materials from four of these countries included an adequate number of observation checks related to the health worker while assessing, classifying, treating, and counseling.

Inventory of IMCI Training and Supervision Tools in PMI Countries (USAID, 2013)770.08 KB
Report | English | 2013

Framework for Integrating Childhood Tuberculosis (A. Detjen, et al. 2013)

This document outlines community-based strategies for integrating childhood TB activities with other maternal and child health care services through existing diagnosis and management algorithms. This document is written for decision-makers, program mangers, and officials at the global policy and national Ministry of Health levels who can make changes to country specific child health frameworks, and also to those in the field who can implement interventions directly. 

Framework for Integrating Childhood Tuberculosis (A. Detjen, et al. 2013)3.55 MB
Guide | English, French | 2016

Strategizing national health in the 21st century – a handbook

This handbook provides practical guidance on national health planning and strategizing for health, including guidance on situational analyses, prioritization exercises, developing operational plans, costing, and budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and sub-national planning.

Strategizing national health in the 21st century – a handbook14.99 MB
Report | 2016

Scale-Up As If Impact Mattered: Learning and Adaptation as the Essential (often missing) Ingredient

This Save the Children white paper focuses on the detection of and response to indications of significant performance problems in global health program efforts. The paper presents findings from a series of interviews with global health leaders with substantial on the-ground experience, including with iCCM programs.

Action Plan | English | United States | 2016

U.S. GOVERNMENT GLOBAL NUTRITION COORDINATION PLAN 2016–2021

The U.S. Government Global Nutrition Coordination Plan 2016-2021 identifies concrete opportunities for greater interagency communication and collaboration on human nutrition research and programming, facilitating a stronger whole of-government approach to global nutrition.