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Reporting with pictures : a concept paper for researchers and health policy decision-makers

HAALAND, Ane
et al
2000

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Describes a framework for developing and implementing pictoral community reporting. Draws from the authors' experience with literate and illiterate community distributors of a drug to combat onchocerciasis in Nigeria. Reports high rates of efficiency, coverage, reliability and flexibility, in addition to motivation and pride among participants. Advocates wider testing and use of this innovative reporting form

New perspectives : malaria diagnosis : report of a joint WHO/USAID informal consultation

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO). Roll Back Malaria
2000

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Report of an informal consultation looking at how rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) can most effectively be applied to the diverse situations in which malaria occurs. The objectives of the consultation were to define the rational use of microscopy and RDTs for malaria control; identify factors that determine the choice of approaches to the diagnosis of malaria; define the desired specifications for new diagnostic tests; and outline research questions and plan a research agenda

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