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    The Demographic and Health Surveys Faculty Fellows Program: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
    Wenjuan Wang, Shireen Assaf, Thomas Pullum and Sunita Kishor
    Global Health: Science and Practice June 2021, 9(2):390-398; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00318

    Since 2011, the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Faculty Fellows Program has strengthened individual skills in conducting research with data from large surveys and increased institutional capacity to analyze DHS data through fellows' capacity-building activities at their home universities. The lessons learned can inform models for strengthening capacity in analyzing and using data in low- and middle-income countries.

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    Improving Services for HIV-Exposed Infants in Zambia and Cameroon Using a Quality Improvement Collaborative Approach
    Gillian Dougherty, Tihnje Abena, Jean Pierre Abesselo, Jeane Ngala Banda, Tjek Paul Biyaga, Rodrigo Boccanera, Mary Adetinuke Boyd, Mesmey Ebogo, Leoda Hamomba, Suzanne Jed, Zeh Florence Kakanou, Prisca Kasonde, Siphiwe Chilungu Kasonka, Rachael Lungwebungu, Caitlin Madevu-Matson, Magdalene Mange Mayer, Mukuka Mwamba, Milembe Panya, Paul Sakanda, Fatima Tsiouris, Lauren Walker and Miriam Rabkin
    Global Health: Science and Practice June 2021, 9(2):399-411; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00550

    To bridge the gap between what is known and what is done, quality improvement collaboratives (QICs) enable health programs to rapidly address quality challenges at scale. Two QICs in Cameroon and Zambia improved coverage of early infant HIV testing and initiating antiretroviral therapy in HIV-exposed infants. The QIC approach empowers health care workers to design solutions tailored for their specific settings.

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    Indicators for Monitoring and Evaluation of Community-Based Injectable Contraception: Multisourced Process and New Global Guidance
    Jill M. Peterson, Kirsten Krueger and John Stanback
    Global Health: Science and Practice September 2019, 7(3):491-497; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00133

    We based our guidance on a literature review, technical consultation, and case studies of 3 countries. We identified 4 essential indicators: enough community health workers (CHWs) certified to provide injectables to meet project goals, CHWs are appropriately supervised, stock of injectables is reliable, and clients are receiving injections.

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    Novel Indoor Residual Spray Insecticide With Extended Mortality Effect: A Case of SumiShield 50WG Against Wild Resistant Populations of Anopheles arabiensis in Northern Tanzania
    Eliningaya Kweka, Aneth Mahande, Johnson Ouma, Wycliffe Karanja, Shandala Msangi, Violet Temba, Lucille Lyaruu and Yousif Himeidan
    Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):758-765; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00213

    The new SumiShield 50WG insecticide, which possibly has longer duration of effectiveness than other indoor residual spray (IRS) formulations, has potential as an alternative IRS product for malaria vector control, particularly where resistance to other formulations has developed.

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    Local Sourcing and Supplier Development in Global Health: Analysis of the Supply Chain Management System's Local Procurement in 4 Countries
    Prashant Yadav, Sarah Alphs, Clinton D'Souza, Gordon Comstock and Iain Barton
    Global Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):574-583; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00083

    Local suppliers reported that after doing business with PEPFAR's global procurement and distribution project for essential HIV/AIDS medicines and supplies, they achieved revenue and asset growth, improved their quality standards, acquired new contracts with other businesses, and hired more employees.

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    Malaria Case Detection Among Mobile Populations and Migrant Workers in Myanmar: Comparison of 3 Service Delivery Approaches
    Soy Ty Kheang, May Aung Lin, Saw Lwin, Ye Hein Naing, Phyo Yarzar, Neeraj Kak and Taylor Price
    Global Health: Science and Practice June 2018, 6(2):384-389; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-17-00318

    In 3 regions of Myanmar, village malaria workers (VMWs) and mobile teams tested a higher number of people than strategically placed fixed screening points at border crossings, but VMWs and screening points yielded higher malaria positive rates. We recommend using a combination of these approaches in the Greater Mekong Subregion for such populations depending on the strategic approach of the program.