Integrated Management of Childhood Illness in Malawi: Successes, Challenges, and Opportunities

The report presents the results of a multi-level consultation with health workers, administrators, and leaders in Malawi regarding the implementation of integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI). The report highlights the successes, challenges, and opportunities of IMCI implementation in Malawi, including the decentralization of care to village clinics, the effectiveness of IMCI training, and the importance of community-based health workers. The report also identifies challenges such as supply chain management, provider workload, and inadequate housing for health surveillance assistants. The report provides recommendations for improving IMCI implementation in Malawi, including increasing resources for IMCI implementation, expanding facility IMCI training, and improving supervision and support for health workers.