Evidence updates

07 · Infectious disease

Frugal Housing Improvement as a Malaria Control Strategy

Highlights Traditional control techniques, such as insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual sprays (IRS) , are reaching their limits due to resistance and changes in mosquito behaviour. Those working to reduce malaria in endemic areas should consider locals’ priorities, knowledge, and experiences. Housing...

07 · Infectious disease

Starting Tuberculosis Treatment in South Africa: Leaving No One Behind

Highlights Quick and dependable TB diagnostic methods enable early treatment initiation. Failure to start TB treatment results in poor patient outcomes and the spread of the disease among community members. A reminder message sent to patients who have tested positive for tuberculosis has the potential to help overcome...

07 · Infectious disease

The Power of Male Involvement in Protecting Malawi’s Children from HIV: A Practical Approach

Highlights Men desire to be involved in the elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV (EMTCT) using strategies that are acceptable to them An invitation to men to participate in related services will be the first step toward ensuring that they play a role in EMTCT. Male involvement (MI) increases...