456 items related to 'Nigeria'
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Resources: Journal article :
Receipt of seasonal malaria chemoprevention by age-ineligible children and associated factors in nine implementation states in Nigeria
Children aged 3-59 months are eligible to receive seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC). This study aimed to assess how often SMC medicines were administered to ineligible children during the 2022…
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completedSevere malaria: Strengthening diagnosis and case management
This project aims to strengthen quality malaria diagnosis and case management of severe malaria in Kano, Nigeria. Malaria Consortium will implement an integrated health systems approach to improve…
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Global SMC community celebrates new milestone at SMC Alliance Annual Meeting in Nigeria
The fifth Annual Meeting of the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Alliance brought together implementing countries, partners and donors to review the past year’s activities and plan for future…
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Resources: Project brief :
Severe malaria: Strengthening diagnosis and case management
Implementing a process of continuous quality improvement and addressing constraints on health workforce capacity will drive improvements in the quality of malaria diagnosis and case management in…
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Our third year as an Independent Research Organisation: Using research to respond to health inequities and emerging threats
According to the World Health Organization’s State of Inequality: HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria (2021), diseases including malaria continue to take a disproportionally large toll on marginalised…
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Resources: Journal article :
Urban–rural differences in SMC coverage and characteristics of target populations in nine states of Nigeria
This study investigated urban–rural differences in seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) coverage and other programme outcomes, as well as child and caregiver characteristics of target populations…
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Resources: Annual review :
Trustees' report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2023
Malaria Consortium's trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2023.
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Blog :
Top reads of 2023
In 2023, alongside continuing our work with communities and governments across Africa and Asia to strengthen health systems, improve access to health services and find solutions to improve health and…
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Resources: Presentation :
Implementation of a mass insecticide-treated net campaign using information and communication technology for development through a single-phase distribution approach in Anambra state, Nigeria
Digitalisation of insecticide-treated net distribution activities in Anambra state improved the efficiency, accountability and transparency of the campaign.
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Mairo's mission to save lives: The matron improving outcomes for children with severe malaria
Photos by David Dawali Exodus This is Mairo, a matron at a hospital in Kano state, in northern Nigeria. She stands in the middle of the ward where is she is responsible, alongside a team of nurses,…
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Nigeria welcomes Malaria Consortium’s Chief Executive on collective efforts for national health sector resilience
In a visit of Nigeria, from 6th to 10th November, Dr James Tibenderana, Malaria Consortium’s Chief Executive, met with officials from the Federal Ministry of Health and representatives from national…
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Resources: Presentation :
Chemoprevention options from seasonal malaria chemoprevention non-eligible areas: Experiences from Nigeria
Following the development of a malaria stratification map for Nigeria, a study is being carried out to assess the impact and operational feasibility of perennial malaria chemoprevention in Osun state.
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Resources: Presentation :
Opportunities for learning through a community of practice: How flexible and adaptable guidelines create opportunities for learning and rapid improvement in implementation
A community of practice for perennial malaria chemoprevention will enable countries to share experiences and learn from one another and avoid duplication of efforts.
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Resources: Annual review :
20 years of impact: Saving lives, transforming communities
On this, the 20th anniversary of Malaria Consortium, we reflect on the journey so far and provide insights into what we have achieved and how we seek to address the key challenges that remain.
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State visit shines international spotlight on Kano’s malaria response
Kano, one of Nigeria’s most populous states, was put under the spotlight as state officials hosted leaders from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund), U.S.…
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UN High level meeting puts spotlight on essential investments for universal health coverage
Today in New York during the United Nation (UN)’s 78th General Assembly, a High-level meeting (UN HLM) on universal health coverage (UHC) convened nations and stakeholders with a shared vision for…
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Resources: Capacity statement :
Integrated community case management
With vast experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa and Asia, Malaria Consortium offers technical assistance to ministries of health to implement and improve their iCCM programmes.
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Resources: Poster :
The role of community distributors in ensuring the quality delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria
Directly observed treatment practised by community distributors is critical for the quality delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention.
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Resources: Poster :
Assessing age compliance during seasonal malaria chemoprevention in nine states in Nigeria
The administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention medicines to age-ineligible children is common. Understanding associated causes will enhance the quality of programmes.
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Resources: Poster :
Perceived factors impacting community health workers and lead mothers’ capacity to support seasonal malaria chemoprevention across delivery settings: Qualitative secondary analysis from recent studies in Mozambique, Nigeria, South Sudan and Uganda
Challenges in access, community sensitisation, workload and context can affect community health workers and lead mothers’ ability to support SMC campaigns.