Using cascade analysis to improve malaria diagnosis and treatment in Congolese children

Malaria is a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality; 12% of the world’s malaria cases occur in The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), half of which are in children under five. The DRC has embraced WHO treatment guidelines, which promote prompt and effective diagnosis and treatment of malaria; however, significant implementation challenges have prevented effective uptake. Cascade analysis is a strategy used to evaluate system performance and identify and prioritize system gaps and challenges; however, despite being used for other diseases such as HIV, the strategy has yet to be utilized to optimize malaria treatment. 

Pending IMPACT: An optimized malaria cascade analysis tool will aid health workers, supervisors, and malaria program managers to identify and better understand gaps in service provision for children seeking treatment for malaria, the enabling step on the pathway to improving care.

The study will utilize a mixed-methods approach to measure the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of a novel cascade analysis tool for pediatric malaria treatment among health workers at four health facilities in Kinshasa Province.

Project details

Diagnostics
Product Development

Jul 2020 — Jun 2024

$26,750

Dem. Rep. of Congo