Working with traditional leadership towards CLTS improvements
The Luapula Province sits in Zambia’s northeast wing, nestled up against the Democratic Republic of Congo with Lake Mweru at its northernmost tip. It…
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Akros recognized in Zambian Govt. publication
The Akros WASH team has been recognized again for their work in the Community-Led Total Sanitation Program. The May issue of the Zambia National…
Community Champion sets high standard
In my work as a Peace Corps Volunteer assigned to the Akros WASH Program, I was recently sent to the Chiefdom of Nalubamba ...
Using satellite enumeration for smart IRS planning
Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) is one of the most effective tools in the fight against malaria. In Zambia, technicians enter dwellings once per year…
Akros staffer Anne Mutunda nominated for Jakes Gerwel Award in Pubic Health
Each year the award honors a graduate
Secondary students tour NMCC
A group of almost 40 secondary school students from Lusaka International Community School (LCIS) recently received a tour of the National Malaria Control Center…
Akros wins MESA grant
Akros has been awarded a grant from the Malaria Eradication Scientific Alliance (MESA) to continue the push towards malaria elimination in Lusaka, Zambia. The…
Over 1,100 bicycles distributed to CHWs
Zambia continues to work toward the ambitious goal of eliminating malaria in five zones by 2015. To make this goal a reality, myriad partners…
Akros finishes installation of advanced molecular lab
Akros has received the last major shipment of equipment for the newly installed molecular container lab at the Zambia National Malaria Control Centre (NMCC)…
NMCC, Akros recognized by DHIS2 creators
The creators of the DHIS2 platform have recognized Zambia’s National Malaria Control Center and Akros for their implementation of the DHIS2 mobile reporting system…