Impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on incidence of malaria among children under five years in six districts of Karamoja subregion, Uganda

Authors: Anthony Nuwa, Chukwudi A Nnaji, Musa Odongo, Richard Kajubi, T Kyagulanyi, Jane I Nabakooza, David S Odong, Maureen Nakirunda, Godfrey Magumba, Jane Achan, Christian Rassi, John B Bwanika, James K Tibenderana, Damian Rutazaana, Jimmy Opigo

Seasonal malaria chemoprevention was effective in reducing malaria cases and associated fevers among eligible children.

Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is recommended by the World Health Organization to prevent malaria among children at risk of severe malaria living in areas with seasonal transmission. SMC is a highly acceptable, feasible and effective malaria intervention in Sahel and sub-Sahel countries in Africa, including Uganda. This study assessed the effect of SMC on malaria incidence among children under five in six districts of Karamoja subregion located in northeastern Uganda. 

This poster was presented at the ASTMH 2025 Annual Meeting, held in Toronto, Canada on 9-13 November 2025.