153 items related to 'Chad'
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Our first year as an Independent Research Organisation
This month marks one year since Malaria Consortium was granted Independent Research Organisation (IRO) status, making us one of only a few international non-governmental organisations to hold this…
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Resources: Journal article :
Effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention treatments when SMC is implemented at scale
This study found that SMC was highly effective in preventing clinical malaria when delivered at scale through national malaria control programmes.
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Resources: Journal article :
Modelled impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on district-level suspected and confirmed malaria cases in Chad based on routine clinical data (2013–2018)
This study presents a solution for employing readily available routine data to evaluate the impact of health interventions at scale without extensive covariate data.
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Modeled Impact of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention on District-Level Suspected and Confirmed Malaria Cases in Chad Based on Routine Clinical Data (2013-2018).
Results of this study, based on routine HMIS data, provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of SMC delivered at scale in Chad during 2013–2018, presenting a viable method for evaluating public…
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Resources: Journal article :
Health management information system data quality and associated factors in Massaguet district, Chad
For quality assessment, data on children under 15 years were obtained from the health management information system and the external patient register.
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Resources: Technical brief :
Monitoring and evaluating seasonal malaria chemoprevention using a logical framework approach
Malaria Consortium has developed a comprehensive framework for monitoring and evaluating SMC programmes.
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SMC in 2022: Maintaining scale and looking to the future
Last year, our seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) programme reached 20 million children across Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria, Mozambique, Togo and Uganda, providing them with antimalarials to…
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Snapshot of 2021
The past year has dealt us a paradoxical mix of highs and lows. After decades of research and investment, the world rejoiced at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation that the…
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Malaria Consortium’s seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme awarded ‘top charity’ status by GiveWell for a sixth year running
Malaria Consortium is pleased to announce that our seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) programme has been awarded ‘top charity’ status by GiveWell for the sixth year in a row. GiveWell, a…
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Resources: Poster :
Adaptation of rapid multi-objective LQAS surveys in Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria, Mozambique and Togo to drive improvements in SMC delivery
Lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) was successfully used to rapidly improve data use and improve decision-making for programmes in SMC-implementing countries.
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Resources: Poster :
Exploring a role model approach to improve caregiver administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention drugs to children under five in Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo
The role model approach provides valuable insights to support improved administration of SMC medicines by caregivers.
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Resources: Poster :
Factors predicting adherence to day two and day three seasonal malaria chemoprevention administration in four Sahelian countries
Home visits by lead mothers and sensitisation about SMC dates and medicines can enhance caregiver adherence to administration of amodiaquine.
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Why improved diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia must remain a priority
When Malaria Consortium was established in 2003, our primary focus was on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malaria. However, with half of deaths in children under five caused by malaria,…
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Malaria Consortium Strategy 2021-2025
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Resources: Synopsis :
Using the role model approach to improve administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention drugs in Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo
During COVID-19, many caregivers found it challenging to adapt administration of antimalarial medicines to minimise physical contact between distributors and children.
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Resources: Research brief :
Feasibility and acceptability of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to children aged 5–10 years
This study aimed to understand the barriers to delivering SMC in Massaguet district, Chad, to children above 59 months.
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Resources: Learning paper :
Implementing mass campaigns during a pandemic: What we learnt from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19
Key learnings from supporting SMC implementation during the pandemic give invaluable insights that can inform future SMC implementation.
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Resources: Project report :
Malaria Consortium’s seasonal malaria chemoprevention program: Philanthropy report 2020
Malaria Consortium’s annual report on the use of philanthropic funding for SMC.
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Resources: Project report :
Quantitative report on seasonal malaria chemoprevention supported by Malaria Consortium in 2020: Coverage and quality in Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria and Togo
This report outlines methods employed by Malaria Consortium for monitoring coverage of its SMC programme and the quality of SMC delivery in 2020.
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Seasonal malaria chemoprevention and COVID-19: One year on
2020 was the most difficult year in living memory. Echoing the call of the World Health Organization (WHO), Malaria Consortium supported arguments for malaria programmes to be maintained as essential…