A comparative cost analysis of an integrated seasonal malaria chemoprevention and vitamin A supplementation campaign with a stand-alone campaign among children under five in Nigeria

Authors: Olusola Oresanya, Olujide Arije, Abimbola Philips, Ebenezer Ihechukwu, Jesujuwonlo Fadipe, Emmanuel Shekarau, Jane Achan

This study demonstrates that full integration of vitamin A delivery with seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns is feasible at a minimal additional cost.

In Nigeria, malaria and malnutrition contribute significantly to child mortality, which is a critical concern. Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) and seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) are effective interventions that can be delivered through integrated health campaigns to reduce this mortality. This study assesses the cost implications of integrating SMC and VAS among children under five in northeast Nigeria.

This poster was presented at the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) Society's 8th Pan-African Malaria Conference.