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Co-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention


Research brief

Co-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention

In 2019, we conducted a pilot implementation study in Sokoto state, Nigeria, to assess vitamin A coverage when co-delivered with the fourth cycle of the SMC campaign.  
Malaria surveillance and response


Capacity statement

Malaria surveillance and response

Surveillance is crucial to health systems strengthening. We have been supporting surveillance activities in Africa and Asia since 2009, particularly with regard to malaria.  
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention


Project brief

Seasonal malaria chemoprevention

In 2020, Malaria Consortium's SMC programme aims to reach more than 12 million children in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria.  
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16/07/2020 Position statement S’adapter pour réduire l’impact du changement climatique sur la santé La Terre se réchauffe. Au cours des 130 dernières années, sa température a augmenté d’environ 0,85 °C, chacune des trois dernières décennies ayant été plus chaude que la précédente. Nous… 16/07/2020 La Terre se réchauffe. Au cours des 130 dernières années, sa température a augmenté d’environ 0,85 °C, chacune des trois dernières décennies ayant été plus chaude que la précédente. Nous sommes conscients que le changement climatique peut affecter la santé…
16/07/2020 Position statement Adaptação para minimizar os impactos das alterações climáticas na saúde A Terra está a ficar mais quente. Nos últimos 130 anos, a temperatura do planeta subiu aproximadamente 0,85 °C, sendo que cada uma das últimas três décadas foi mais quente… 16/07/2020 A Terra está a ficar mais quente. Nos últimos 130 anos, a temperatura do planeta subiu aproximadamente 0,85 °C, sendo que cada uma das últimas três décadas foi mais quente do que a anterior. Reconhecemos que as alterações climáticas podem…
11/06/2020 Position statement Endiguer la progression de la dengue dans le monde La dengue est la maladie à transmission vectorielle dont la croissance est la plus rapide au monde, et la deuxième menace pour la santé publique transmise par les moustiques après… 11/06/2020 La dengue est la maladie à transmission vectorielle dont la croissance est la plus rapide au monde, et la deuxième menace pour la santé publique transmise par les moustiques après le paludisme. Nous croyons que les éléments suivants sont requis…
11/06/2020 Position statement Conter o crescimento da dengue a nível global A dengue é a doença vectorial de crescimento mais rápido a nível mundial e é a segunda maior ameaça à saúde pública transmitida por mosquitos logo a seguir à malária.… 11/06/2020 A dengue é a doença vectorial de crescimento mais rápido a nível mundial e é a segunda maior ameaça à saúde pública transmitida por mosquitos logo a seguir à malária. Acreditamos que é urgentemente necessário: maior financiamento para o desenvolvimento…
10/06/2020 Advocacy briefs Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: An essential health service for Nigeria We echo the World Health Organization’s call for SMC to be delivered alongside countries’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that SMC is an essential service that we can… 10/06/2020 We echo the World Health Organization’s call for SMC to be delivered alongside countries’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that SMC is an essential service that we can deliver in line with government strategies. In Nigeria, where 97…
05/06/2020 Position statement Adapting to minimise the health impacts of climatic changes In the last 130 years the earth’s temperature has risen by approximately 0.85°C, with each of the last three decades hotter than the one before. Rising global temperatures damage ecosystems,… 05/06/2020 In the last 130 years the earth’s temperature has risen by approximately 0.85°C, with each of the last three decades hotter than the one before. Rising global temperatures damage ecosystems, endanger coastal areas and increase the risk of extreme weather,…
04/06/2020 Position statement Vaccination : Lutter contre les maladies les plus meurtrières au monde, une injection à la fois Les maladies infectieuses sont la principale cause de décès d’enfants de moins de cinq ans dans le monde. Elles sont responsables de près de la moitié de tous les décès… 04/06/2020 Les maladies infectieuses sont la principale cause de décès d’enfants de moins de cinq ans dans le monde. Elles sont responsables de près de la moitié de tous les décès d’enfants par an. La vaccination contre ces maladies est l’un…
04/06/2020 Position statement Vacinas: Combater as doenças mais letais do mundo, uma injecção de cada vez As doenças infecciosas são a principal causa de morte a nível mundial nas crianças com menos de cinco anos; anualmente, são responsáveis por quase metade de todas as mortes infantis.… 04/06/2020 As doenças infecciosas são a principal causa de morte a nível mundial nas crianças com menos de cinco anos; anualmente, são responsáveis por quase metade de todas as mortes infantis. A vacinação contra estas doenças é um dos meios mais…
30/04/2020 Position statement Vaccines: Tackling the world’s deadliest diseases, one shot at a time Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death of under-fives globally and are responsible for nearly half of all child deaths annually. Immunisation against these illnesses is one of the… 30/04/2020 Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death of under-fives globally and are responsible for nearly half of all child deaths annually. Immunisation against these illnesses is one of the most effective means of preventing their spread and severity. While…
24/03/2020 Position statement Stemming the rising tide of global dengue Dengue is the world’s fastest growing vectorborne disease and the second most important mosquito-borne public health threat after malaria. To tackle the disease, we urgently need to increase funding for… 24/03/2020 Dengue is the world’s fastest growing vectorborne disease and the second most important mosquito-borne public health threat after malaria. To tackle the disease, we urgently need to increase funding for vaccine development, improve real-time case surveillance systems, strengthen vector control…
20/11/2019 Advocacy reports The spread of superbugs: Why low and middle income countries must act now to tackle antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat to our health, causing at least 700,000 deaths globally every year. The death toll is predicted to rise, with most lives lost in low… 20/11/2019 Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat to our health, causing at least 700,000 deaths globally every year. The death toll is predicted to rise, with most lives lost in low and middle income countries. A coordinated, cross-sectoral and multi-pronged approach…
30/03/2019 Capacity statement Malaria Consortium's global capability statement Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading specialist non-profit organisations. Our mission is to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and… 30/03/2019 Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading specialist non-profit organisations. Our mission is to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health. Our uniqueness is in our…
13/12/2018 Annual review Annual report 2017–2018: All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG) provides a forum for exploring issues pertaining to the fight against malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Keeping malaria… 13/12/2018 The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG) provides a forum for exploring issues pertaining to the fight against malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Keeping malaria and NTDs high on the political agenda is crucial to…
21/09/2018 Advocacy briefs Malaria Consortium and the Sustainable Development Goals At Malaria Consortium, we strive to ensure that our work contributes to achieving the Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs) by 2030. We support the countries in which we operate… 21/09/2018 At Malaria Consortium, we strive to ensure that our work contributes to achieving the Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs) by 2030. We support the countries in which we operate to ensure their citizens are free from the burden of…
10/09/2018 Technical brief Domestic expenditure on health service delivery in low-income settings To accelerate progress towards universal health coverage (UHC), member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed to develop further their health financing systems. UHC is defined as ‘all… 10/09/2018 To accelerate progress towards universal health coverage (UHC), member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed to develop further their health financing systems. UHC is defined as ‘all people receiving quality health services that meet their needs without…
23/04/2018 Advocacy briefs For a smarter way to beat malaria in Africa we need a data revolution To facilitate a smarter approach to fighting malaria, we need a data revolution in Africa in order to build the capabilities and capacity of malaria-endemic countries to collect, collate and… 23/04/2018 To facilitate a smarter approach to fighting malaria, we need a data revolution in Africa in order to build the capabilities and capacity of malaria-endemic countries to collect, collate and use data. In this brief, Malaria Consortium recommends four critical…
22/11/2017 Poster Transforming the malaria landscape: Results from a three-year implementation research project expanding access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention in seven Sahelian countries Malaria Consortium presented a poster detailing the results from the three-year ACCESS-SMC project at the 10th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health in Antwerp, Belgium from 16–20 October… 22/11/2017 Malaria Consortium presented a poster detailing the results from the three-year ACCESS-SMC project at the 10th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health in Antwerp, Belgium from 16–20 October 2017. The project focused on expanding access to seasonal malaria…
14/11/2017 Newsletters Malaria Consortium marks World Pneumonia Day 2017 This newsletter offers an overview of Malaria Consortium's activities for World Pneumonia Day 2017, including an online campaign and media coverage. 14/11/2017 This newsletter offers an overview of Malaria Consortium's activities for World Pneumonia Day 2017, including an online campaign and media coverage.
09/10/2017 Journal article Neglected tropical diseases: Exploring long-term practical approaches to achieve sustainable disease elimination and beyond Background Remarkable progress has been made in the fight against neglected tropical diseases, but new challenges have emerged. Innovative diagnostics, better drugs and new insecticides are often identified as the… 09/10/2017 Background Remarkable progress has been made in the fight against neglected tropical diseases, but new challenges have emerged. Innovative diagnostics, better drugs and new insecticides are often identified as the priority; however, access to these new tools may not be…
27/09/2017 Advocacy briefs Vector control: The untapped potential for neglected tropical diseases Nine of the 12 major diseases transmitted by vectors are classified as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Collectively, they account for nearly 300,000 deaths a year, yet vector control interventions for… 27/09/2017 Nine of the 12 major diseases transmitted by vectors are classified as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Collectively, they account for nearly 300,000 deaths a year, yet vector control interventions for these diseases have often been overlooked and under-funded. To tackle…
02/08/2017 Advocacy reports Community-based primary healthcare: The key to unlocking health for all Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality… 02/08/2017 Community-based primary healthcare (CBPHC) delivers a range of health services to hard-to-reach and under-served communities. It can be the mechanism through which universal health coverage can be made a reality and Sustainable Development Goal three can be achieved. Through CBPHC,…
03/02/2017 Annual review Malaria Consortium strategy 2015–2019 To achieve our mission, Malaria Consortium will work with partners — including all levels of government — to improve the lives of all in Africa and Asia, especially the poorest… 03/02/2017 To achieve our mission, Malaria Consortium will work with partners — including all levels of government — to improve the lives of all in Africa and Asia, especially the poorest and most marginalised. We will target key health burdens, including…
24/11/2016 Advocacy reports Dengue: Falling between the cracks Dengue is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the world, with a huge impact on individuals, households, health systems and national economies. Over half the world’s population is… 24/11/2016 Dengue is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the world, with a huge impact on individuals, households, health systems and national economies. Over half the world’s population is now at risk. Despite this, dengue has not received the…
12/07/2016 Advocacy reports Racing against time: Protecting the gains achieved in malaria control against drug resistance This special report is published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group and co-authored by Malaria Consortium. It highlights the growing threat of resistance to artemisinin combination therapies — currently the most… 12/07/2016 This special report is published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group and co-authored by Malaria Consortium. It highlights the growing threat of resistance to artemisinin combination therapies — currently the most effective malaria drug — and discusses solutions to tackling drug…
15/06/2016 Learning brief Improving severe malaria outcomes in Nigeria Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating… 15/06/2016 Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with Medicine for Malaria Ventures and the Government of Nigeria, implemented the UNITAID-funded Improving Severe Malaria Outcomes project to reduce mortality from severe malaria through accelerating the global adoption of injectable artesunate. This learning brief outlines…
13/06/2016 Advocacy briefs Health system strengthening: A context-specific approach This brief describes how Malaria Consortium strengthens health systems by supporting governments to evaluate the state of the existing health system and identify gaps, before working with those in the… 13/06/2016 This brief describes how Malaria Consortium strengthens health systems by supporting governments to evaluate the state of the existing health system and identify gaps, before working with those in the health system to implement context-specific, sustainable solutions.
08/06/2016 Advocacy briefs Making the case for seasonal malaria chemoprevention Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a highly effective method of malaria prevention, recommended by the World Health Organization. This advocacy brief makes the case for scaling up SMC across the… 08/06/2016 Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a highly effective method of malaria prevention, recommended by the World Health Organization. This advocacy brief makes the case for scaling up SMC across the Sahel region, discusses the challenges to successful scale-up, and presents…
23/05/2016 Presentation Rapid assessment: Perceptions of malaria and neglected tropical diseases services in Bandarban, Bangladesh This presentation outlines the findings of a rapid assessment conducted to explore the knowledge, attitudes and practices among health workers, policy makers and communities regarding malaria control and elimination, and… 23/05/2016 This presentation outlines the findings of a rapid assessment conducted to explore the knowledge, attitudes and practices among health workers, policy makers and communities regarding malaria control and elimination, and neglected topical diseases in Bangladesh.
05/05/2016 Training materials Guide pour développer et suivre un plan d'utilisation de la recherche Malaria Consortium travaille à renforcer sa capacité à obtenir l’utilisation de la recherche au sein de l’organisation, pour s’assurer que les résultats de nos études alimentent le travail des parties… 05/05/2016 Malaria Consortium travaille à renforcer sa capacité à obtenir l’utilisation de la recherche au sein de l’organisation, pour s’assurer que les résultats de nos études alimentent le travail des parties prenantes concernées et notre propre travail au sein de l’organisation.
05/05/2016 Training materials Guia para desenvolver e monitorizar um plano de implementação de investigação A Malaria Consortium está a trabalhar no fortalecimento da sua capacidade de alcançar a implementação de investigação dentro da sua organização, de modo a assegurar de que as descobertas dos… 05/05/2016 A Malaria Consortium está a trabalhar no fortalecimento da sua capacidade de alcançar a implementação de investigação dentro da sua organização, de modo a assegurar de que as descobertas dos seus estudos são traduzidas para o trabalho das partes interessadas…
22/04/2016 Advocacy briefs Malaria prevention through insecticide treated nets Sleeping under an insecticide treated net is the most widely adopted preventive measure against malaria. It is effective because the female mosquito that transmits malaria only bites at night in… 22/04/2016 Sleeping under an insecticide treated net is the most widely adopted preventive measure against malaria. It is effective because the female mosquito that transmits malaria only bites at night in most malaria-endemic regions. Long lasting insecticidal nets in particular are…
31/03/2016 Training materials Guide to developing and monitoring a research uptake plan Malaria Consortium is working to strengthen its ability to achieve research uptake within the organisation to ensure findings from our studies inform the work of relevant stakeholders and our own… 31/03/2016 Malaria Consortium is working to strengthen its ability to achieve research uptake within the organisation to ensure findings from our studies inform the work of relevant stakeholders and our own work within the organisation. This guide was developed as part…
18/02/2016 Technical brief Achievements in insecticide treated net ownership and use in Nigeria, and challenges in sustaining the gains Nigeria has been implementing the long lasting insecticidal net intervention approach as a core malaria prevention strategy over the past decade. This brief presents the achievements and challenges, as well… 18/02/2016 Nigeria has been implementing the long lasting insecticidal net intervention approach as a core malaria prevention strategy over the past decade. This brief presents the achievements and challenges, as well as some recommendations based on lessons learnt through the Support…
16/02/2016 Project report Malaria control Nigeria: State fact sheets This is a collection of fact sheets on the ten Nigerian states in which the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) was implemented. Funded by UK aid, the project worked… 16/02/2016 This is a collection of fact sheets on the ten Nigerian states in which the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) was implemented. Funded by UK aid, the project worked with the government and people of Nigeria to strengthen the…
16/02/2016 Case study Support to National Malaria Programme: Stories of success The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project aimed to improve malaria outcomes and strengthen Nigeria’s health system, resulting in over 48,000 lives saved in 10 states. These stories capture… 16/02/2016 The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) project aimed to improve malaria outcomes and strengthen Nigeria’s health system, resulting in over 48,000 lives saved in 10 states. These stories capture the intervention’s effect on the lives of individual Nigerians across…
16/02/2016 Project report Support to National Malaria Programme 2008–2016 This report summarises the achievements of the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a UK aid-funded project working with the government and people of Nigeria to strengthen the national effort… 16/02/2016 This report summarises the achievements of the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a UK aid-funded project working with the government and people of Nigeria to strengthen the national effort to control malaria. SuNMaP demonstrated that it is possible to…
16/02/2016 Project report Working together to combat malaria: Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) SuNMaP worked with the Nigerian government’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to harmonise donor efforts and funding agencies around national policies and plans for malaria control. Project targets were aligned with… 16/02/2016 SuNMaP worked with the Nigerian government’s National Malaria Elimination Programme to harmonise donor efforts and funding agencies around national policies and plans for malaria control. Project targets were aligned with the National Malaria Strategic Plan and Global Malaria Action Plan.…
09/12/2015 Advocacy briefs Universal health coverage and malaria, neglected tropical diseases and child health Universal health coverage (UHC) is central to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 and realising “healthy lives for all”. This advocacy brief outlines how UHC can be achieved and what is… 09/12/2015 Universal health coverage (UHC) is central to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 and realising “healthy lives for all”. This advocacy brief outlines how UHC can be achieved and what is needed to make health services made available to everyone, patricularly…
30/10/2015 Project brief Implementing integrated vector management for dengue control in Cambodia: Community perceptions and policy development This project will evaluate viable alternatives for dengue vector control in Cambodia and will establish a set of useful policy recommendations for the Ministry of Health to help reduce the… 30/10/2015 This project will evaluate viable alternatives for dengue vector control in Cambodia and will establish a set of useful policy recommendations for the Ministry of Health to help reduce the prevalence of the disease.
30/06/2015 Advocacy briefs Managing illness through better diagnosis of malaria In 2010, the World Health Organization recommended that all suspected malaria cases should receive a diagnostic test before starting treatment. This brief describes Malaria Consortium's commitment and response to extending… 30/06/2015 In 2010, the World Health Organization recommended that all suspected malaria cases should receive a diagnostic test before starting treatment. This brief describes Malaria Consortium's commitment and response to extending access to affordable, early and accurate malaria diagnosis, including working…
24/02/2015 Advocacy reports UK Coalition against NTDs: Annual Report 2014–2015 This report highlights the impressive progress that has been achieved in combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) over the last parliamentary term. This progress has largely been made possible due to… 24/02/2015 This report highlights the impressive progress that has been achieved in combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) over the last parliamentary term. This progress has largely been made possible due to substantial increases in funding from donors, led by the UK…
30/01/2015 Advocacy reports Malaria: The last mile This special report — based on a roundtable event held in partnership with Malaria Consortium — was published in the New Statesman magazine and focuses on the threat of drug… 30/01/2015 This special report — based on a roundtable event held in partnership with Malaria Consortium — was published in the New Statesman magazine and focuses on the threat of drug resistant malaria in southeast Asia and beyond. The roundtable brought…
14/10/2014 Advocacy reports Malaria in 2014: An unprecedented opportunity at the dawn of a new era Published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG), this report outlines the leading role the UK has played in achieving solid progress in the fight… 14/10/2014 Published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG), this report outlines the leading role the UK has played in achieving solid progress in the fight against malaria. As final negotiations take place over a successor framework…
09/08/2012 Project brief Nigeria SuNMaP Project Brochure In Nigeria, Malaria Consortium and partners are working on the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a comprehensive project to prevent, treat, and monitor malaria and build local capacity to… 09/08/2012 In Nigeria, Malaria Consortium and partners are working on the Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), a comprehensive project to prevent, treat, and monitor malaria and build local capacity to control the disease.
07/08/2012 Case study Supporting Village Health Teams in Uganda - Catherine Nassiwa This is a case study on Catherine Nassiwa, who uses her role as the Malaria Focal Person in Kiboga district, Uganda to coordinate activities and mobilise development partners, Village Health… 07/08/2012 This is a case study on Catherine Nassiwa, who uses her role as the Malaria Focal Person in Kiboga district, Uganda to coordinate activities and mobilise development partners, Village Health Team members, and the Ugandan health ministry to increase access…
22/03/2012 Project brief Advocacy Partnership This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's past work to help strengthen and advance efforts to engage with civil society in Ethiopia through the activities of the Coalition Against… 22/03/2012 This is a project brief summarising Malaria Consortium's past work to help strengthen and advance efforts to engage with civil society in Ethiopia through the activities of the Coalition Against Malaria in Ethiopia advocacy partnership.
22/03/2012 Project brief United Against Malaria This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium Ethiopia's United Against Malaria project, which encouraged awareness and social mobilisation for malaria prevention and control through targeted messages and various communication… 22/03/2012 This is a project brief detailing Malaria Consortium Ethiopia's United Against Malaria project, which encouraged awareness and social mobilisation for malaria prevention and control through targeted messages and various communication tools.
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