World Health Organization/United Nations Children's Fund joint statement on integrated community case management: an equity-focused strategy to improve access to essential treatment services for children

Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2012 Nov;87(5 Suppl):6-10. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.12-0221.

Abstract

This statement presents the latest evidence for integrated community case management of childhood illness, describes the necessary program elements and support tools for effective implementation, and lays out actions that countries and partners can take to support the implementation of integrated community case management at scale.

MeSH terms

  • Case Management*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Communicable Diseases / therapy*
  • Community Health Services
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated*
  • Developing Countries
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • United Nations*
  • World Health Organization*