31/05/2022Technical briefMonitoria e avaliação da quimioprevenção sazonal da malária utilizando uma abordagem baseada num quadro lógicoMalaria Consortium levou a cabo extensas avaliações dos aspectos operacionais do programa da quimioprevenção sazonal da malária, fontes e métodos de recolha de dados, assim como avaliou os quadros conceptuais…31/05/2022
Malaria Consortium levou a cabo extensas avaliações dos aspectos operacionais do programa da quimioprevenção sazonal da malária, fontes e métodos de recolha de dados, assim como avaliou os quadros conceptuais do impacto dos programas de saúde.
26/05/2022Technical briefSuivi et évaluation de la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier par l’approche du cadre logiqueMalaria Consortium a réalisé une analyse détaillée des aspects opérationnels du programme chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier, des sources de données et des méthodes de collecte, ainsi qu’un examen des cadres…26/05/2022
Malaria Consortium a réalisé une analyse détaillée des aspects opérationnels du programme chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier, des sources de données et des méthodes de collecte, ainsi qu’un examen des cadres conceptuels de l’impact des programmes de santé.
21/04/2022Learning briefIntegrating seasonal malaria chemoprevention and vitamin A supplementation: Lessons learnt from NigeriaIntegrating delivery of vitamin A supplementation into the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Bauchi state, Nigeria, was feasible, occurred minimal incremental cost, and was accepted by implementers and communities. 21/04/2022
Integrating delivery of vitamin A supplementation into the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Bauchi state, Nigeria, was feasible, occurred minimal incremental cost, and was accepted by implementers and communities.
14/03/2022Insight briefInsights from implementing the first seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in MozambiqueBetween November 2020 and February 2021, we implemented four monthly seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) cycles in Nampula province. This is the first time SMC has been implemented in Mozambique.14/03/2022
Between November 2020 and February 2021, we implemented four monthly seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) cycles in Nampula province. This is the first time SMC has been implemented in Mozambique.
03/02/2022Capacity statementMalaria Consortium UgandaIn Uganda, we demonstrate pioneering work in integrated community case management, social behaviour change and community engagement. 03/02/2022
In Uganda, we demonstrate pioneering work in integrated community case management, social behaviour change and community engagement.
30/11/2021InfographicWebinar: Taking seasonal malaria chemoprevention to new geographiesIn our webinar we are exploring if seasonal malaria chemoprevention can be deployed in areas in Africa outside the Sahel where malaria transmission is seasonal. 30/11/2021
In our webinar we are exploring if seasonal malaria chemoprevention can be deployed in areas in Africa outside the Sahel where malaria transmission is seasonal.
30/11/2021InfographicWebinaire: Déployer la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier dans de nouvelles régionsComprendre les changements dans la résistance à la SP dans les cas de paludisme symptomatique pour déterminer l’impact à court terme sur le profil de résistance au paludisme.30/11/2021
Comprendre les changements dans la résistance à la SP dans les cas de paludisme symptomatique pour déterminer l’impact à court terme sur le profil de résistance au paludisme.
30/11/2021InfographicWebinar: Levar a quimioprevenção sazonal da malária a novas geografiasCompreender as mudanças na resistência à SP em casos sintomáticos de malária para determinar o impacto a curto prazo no perfil de resistência à malária. 30/11/2021
Compreender as mudanças na resistência à SP em casos sintomáticos de malária para determinar o impacto a curto prazo no perfil de resistência à malária.
22/11/2021Annual reviewEstratégia do Malaria Consortium 2021–2025Estamos dispostos a trabalhar em temas complexos, em cenários complexos. Sabemos que é impossível aplicar umaabordagem única e adaptamo-nos às circunstâncias locais. Temos uma vontade permanente de investigar, melhorar, adaptar…22/11/2021
Estamos dispostos a trabalhar em temas complexos, em cenários complexos. Sabemos que é impossível aplicar umaabordagem única e adaptamo-nos às circunstâncias locais. Temos uma vontade permanente de investigar, melhorar, adaptar e aperfeiçoar.
22/11/2021Annual reviewStratégie de Malaria Consortium 2021–2025Nous sommes désireux de travailler sur des problèmes et dans des environnements complexes. Nous savons qu’il n’existe pas de réponse toute faite et nous nous adaptons aux circonstances locales. Nous…22/11/2021
Nous sommes désireux de travailler sur des problèmes et dans des environnements complexes. Nous savons qu’il n’existe pas de réponse toute faite et nous nous adaptons aux circonstances locales. Nous sommes animés d’un désir constant de recherche, d’amélioration et d’adaptation.
20/11/2021PosterFeasibility, acceptability and protective effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in UgandaSeasonal malaria chemoprevention with SPAQ is feasible, acceptable and demonstrates good protective effectiveness
against malaria morbidity in the Karamoja region.20/11/2021
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention with SPAQ is feasible, acceptable and demonstrates good protective effectiveness
against malaria morbidity in the Karamoja region.
16/11/2021PosterImproving vitamin A coverage through integration with seasonal malaria chemoprevention in NigeriaSeasonal malaria chemoprevention is a viable platform to improve vitamin A coverage and access among children under five in low- and middle-income countries.16/11/2021
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention is a viable platform to improve vitamin A coverage and access among children under five in low- and middle-income countries.
09/11/2021Annual reviewMalaria Consortium Strategy 2021–2025We work on complex issues in complex places. We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no one has a…09/11/2021
We work on complex issues in complex places. We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no one has a monopoly on good ideas.
28/10/2021Research briefExplorar a implementação da quimioprevenção sazonal da malária em MoçambiqueA quimioprevenção sazonal da malária foi distribuída pela primeira vez em Moçambique, em 2020–2021, alcançando uma alta cobertura de famílias e crianças elegíveis.28/10/2021
A quimioprevenção sazonal da malária foi distribuída pela primeira vez em Moçambique, em 2020–2021, alcançando uma alta cobertura de famílias e crianças elegíveis.
27/09/2021Capacity statementMalaria Consortium MoçambiqueMalaria Consortium está empenhada em reduzir o fardo da malária e de outras doenças transmissíveis em Moçambique, especialmente aquelas que afectam as crianças com menos de cinco anos.27/09/2021
Malaria Consortium está empenhada em reduzir o fardo da malária e de outras doenças transmissíveis em Moçambique, especialmente aquelas que afectam as crianças com menos de cinco anos.
09/09/2021SynopsisUsing the role model approach to improve administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention drugs in Burkina Faso, Chad and TogoTo adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers administered three doses of the antimalarial drug SPAQ to minimise physical contact between community distributors and children. This synopsis looks at why this…09/09/2021
To adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers administered three doses of the antimalarial drug SPAQ to minimise physical contact between community distributors and children. This synopsis looks at why this approach was challenging for many caregivers.
08/09/2021Journal articleEffectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) treatments when SMC is implemented at scale: Case-control studies in five countriesThis study found that SMC was highly effective in preventing clinical malaria when delivered at scale through national malaria control programmes. This case-control design can be used by national malaria…08/09/2021
This study found that SMC was highly effective in preventing clinical malaria when delivered at scale through national malaria control programmes. This case-control design can be used by national malaria control programmes at intervals to confirm that SMC remains effective.
06/09/2021Research briefExploring the implementation of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in MozambiqueSeasonal malaria chemoprevention was delivered for the first time in Mozambique in 2020–2021, achieving very high coverage of households and eligible children.
06/09/2021
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention was delivered for the first time in Mozambique in 2020–2021, achieving very high coverage of households and eligible children.
06/07/2021Capacity statementMalaria Consortium MozambiqueIn Mozambique, we support the government’s efforts to develop functional malaria surveillance systems and provide
decision-makers with the necessary evidence to effectively target malaria interventions.06/07/2021
In Mozambique, we support the government’s efforts to develop functional malaria surveillance systems and provide
decision-makers with the necessary evidence to effectively target malaria interventions.
09/06/2021BrochureMalaria Consortium Burkina Faso We are carrying out seasonal malaria chemoprevention programmes across Burkina Faso and are exploring the potential of digital solutions to strengthen health systems in the country. 09/06/2021
We are carrying out seasonal malaria chemoprevention programmes across Burkina Faso and are exploring the potential of digital solutions to strengthen health systems in the country.
09/06/2021BrochureMalaria Consortium Burkina FasoDepuis 2015, nous soutenons le Programme National de Lutte contre le Paludisme dans le cadre du renforcement par étapes de la CPS, en assurant la couverture des 70 districts sanitaires…09/06/2021
Depuis 2015, nous soutenons le Programme National de Lutte contre le Paludisme dans le cadre du renforcement par étapes de la CPS, en assurant la couverture des 70 districts sanitaires du Burkina Faso.
02/06/2021Project briefQuimioprevenção sazonal da malária: Proteger os menores de cinco anos contra a malária durante a época alta de transmissãoEm 2021, o nosso programa tem como objectivo alcançar 20 milhões de crianças no Burquina Faso, Chade, Nigéria e Togo. Prosseguiremos a nossa investigação em Moçambique e iniciaremos um estudo…02/06/2021
Em 2021, o nosso programa tem como objectivo alcançar 20 milhões de crianças no Burquina Faso, Chade, Nigéria e Togo. Prosseguiremos a nossa investigação em Moçambique e iniciaremos um estudo semelhante no Uganda.
02/06/2021SynopsisEvaluating the feasibility, acceptability and protective effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Karamoja, UgandaKaramoja region in northeast Uganda has the highest malaria incidence rate in the country. With our study, we aim to inform malaria decision-making and policy change and strengthen existing interventions…02/06/2021
Karamoja region in northeast Uganda has the highest malaria incidence rate in the country. With our study, we aim to inform malaria decision-making and policy change and strengthen existing interventions to further reduce malaria morbidity and mortality.
13/05/2021Project briefSeasonal malaria chemoprevention: Protecting children under five from malaria during peak transmission seasonIn 2021, Malaria Consortium's SMC programme aims to reach 20 million children in Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria and Togo. We will continue our research in Mozambique and have started a…13/05/2021
In 2021, Malaria Consortium's SMC programme aims to reach 20 million children in Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria and Togo. We will continue our research in Mozambique and have started a similar study in Uganda.
29/04/2021Learning paperImplementing mass campaigns during a pandemic: What we learnt from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19Key learnings from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention implementation during the pandemic while following strict infection prevention and control guidelines, give invaluable insights that can inform future SMC implementation.29/04/2021
Key learnings from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention implementation during the pandemic while following strict infection prevention and control guidelines, give invaluable insights that can inform future SMC implementation.
29/01/2021Journal articleSeasonal malaria chemoprevention in the Sahel subregion of Africa: A cost-effectiveness and cost-savings analysisThis study provides timely and important evidence on the cost, cost-effectiveness and potential cost savings of the first large-scale, multi-country seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign. 29/01/2021
This study provides timely and important evidence on the cost, cost-effectiveness and potential cost savings of the first large-scale, multi-country seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign.
05/12/2020Journal articleEffectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale in west and central Africa: An observational studyThis study evaluates the ACCESS-SMC project, which sought to remove barriers to SMC scale-up in seven countries in 2015–2016. These results represent the first large-scale evaluation of SMC implemented by…05/12/2020
This study evaluates the ACCESS-SMC project, which sought to remove barriers to SMC scale-up in seven countries in 2015–2016. These results represent the first large-scale evaluation of SMC implemented by national programmes, and provide evidence of impact on malaria deaths.
04/12/2020Capacity statementDigital health We believe digital health is key to achieving our strategic objectives of improving equitable access to quality case management and advancing health system effectiveness and efficiency.04/12/2020
We believe digital health is key to achieving our strategic objectives of improving equitable access to quality case management and advancing health system effectiveness and efficiency.
26/11/2020SynopsisAssessing the usability of a geospatial platform for seasonal malaria chemopreventionWe are piloting the use of a geospatial platform called Reveal to support the planning, distribution and tracking of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in northern Nigeria.26/11/2020
We are piloting the use of a geospatial platform called Reveal to support the planning, distribution and tracking of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in northern Nigeria.
19/11/2020PresentationPiloting Reveal for use in seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. It presents an overview of a new pilot study that explores the…19/11/2020
This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. It presents an overview of a new pilot study that explores the possibility of digitising the management of seasonal malaria chemoprevention via…
18/11/2020PresentationExtending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles: A feasibility and acceptability study in Cascades region, Burkina FasoThis presentation examines the feasibility and accpetability of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles in Cascades region, Burkina Faso. It was given at the 69th annual meeting of the…18/11/2020
This presentation examines the feasibility and accpetability of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles in Cascades region, Burkina Faso. It was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene.
18/11/2020PresentationAn ecological analysis exploring the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Burkina Faso using national household surveys (2010–2017)This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. It investigates whether the effect of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) can be…18/11/2020
This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. It investigates whether the effect of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) can be observed in household data, and to add to the evidence…
17/11/2020PosterPharmacovigilance in seasonal malaria chemoprevention in northern NigeriaPharmacovigilance is well integrated in seasonal malaria chemoprevention, yet reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions is low.17/11/2020
Pharmacovigilance is well integrated in seasonal malaria chemoprevention, yet reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions is low.
16/11/2020PresentationCo-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Sokoto state, Nigeria: A feasibility studyThis presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. It explores the feasibility and acceptability of co-delivering vitamin A supplementation via…16/11/2020
This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. It explores the feasibility and acceptability of co-delivering vitamin A supplementation via the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign.
02/11/2020SynopsisAssessing adherence to infection prevention and control measures for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19This study will explore community distributors’ adherence to infection prevention and control practices for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during the COVID-19 pandemic in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria. 02/11/2020
This study will explore community distributors’ adherence to infection prevention and control practices for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during the COVID-19 pandemic in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria.
19/10/2020SynopsisDesigning and implementing a monitoring and evaluation framework for seasonal malaria chemopreventionMalaria Consortium is developing monitoring and evaluation framework for seasonal malaria chemoprevention with standardised indicators across countries to facilitate appraisal of the quality of programme delivery.19/10/2020
Malaria Consortium is developing monitoring and evaluation framework for seasonal malaria chemoprevention with standardised indicators across countries to facilitate appraisal of the quality of programme delivery.
29/09/2020PresentationAdapting SMC in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic: Enhancing safety and minimising riskMalaria Consortium's adaptations to our 2020 seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Nigeria not only provided a platform to enhance the COVID-19 response, but also ensured the continued safe delivery of…29/09/2020
Malaria Consortium's adaptations to our 2020 seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Nigeria not only provided a platform to enhance the COVID-19 response, but also ensured the continued safe delivery of SMC during the pandemic.
22/09/2020SynopsisAssessing the feasibility, acceptability and impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in MozambiqueOur new pilot study will assess the feasibility, acceptability and protective effect of SMC in Nampula province, Mozambique, where malaria transmission is highly seasonal.22/09/2020
Our new pilot study will assess the feasibility, acceptability and protective effect of SMC in Nampula province, Mozambique, where malaria transmission is highly seasonal.
22/09/2020SynopsisAvaliação da viabilidade, aceitabilidade e impacto da quimioprevenção sazonal da malária em MoçambiqueEste estudo piloto pretende avaliar a viabilidade, a aceitabilidade e o efeito protetor da quimioprevenção sazonal da maláriana província de Nampula, em Moçambique, onde a transmissão da malária é altamente…22/09/2020
Este estudo piloto pretende avaliar a viabilidade, a aceitabilidade e o efeito protetor da quimioprevenção sazonal da maláriana província de Nampula, em Moçambique, onde a transmissão da malária é altamente sazonal.
10/06/2020Advocacy briefSeasonal malaria chemoprevention: An essential health service for NigeriaWe 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…
06/05/2020Learning briefMise en place de la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier en milieu urbainEn 2019, notre programme de la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier (CPS) s’est déroulé à la fois en milieu rural et urbain du Burkina Faso, dans le cadre politique nationale de…06/05/2020
En 2019, notre programme de la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier (CPS) s’est déroulé à la fois en milieu rural et urbain du Burkina Faso, dans le cadre politique nationale de parvenir à une couverture totale du pays en distribuant la…
29/04/2020GuidanceAdapting seasonal malaria chemoprevention in the context of COVID-19: operational guidanceThis document provides operational guidance for countries to safely implement SMC, considering the importance of both lowering malaria-related morbidity and mortality, and ensuring the safety of communities and health workers.…29/04/2020
This document provides operational guidance for countries to safely implement SMC, considering the importance of both lowering malaria-related morbidity and mortality, and ensuring the safety of communities and health workers. The adaptations below are suggested for SMC implementation in areas…
29/04/2020GuidanceAdapter la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier dans un contexte de transmission du COVID-19: guide de mise en œuvreCe document fournit des orientations opérationnelles aux pays pour mettre en œuvre en toute sécurité la CPS, compte tenu de l'importance de la réduction dela mortalité et de la mortalité…29/04/2020
Ce document fournit des orientations opérationnelles aux pays pour mettre en œuvre en toute sécurité la CPS, compte tenu de l'importance de la réduction dela mortalité et de la mortalité liéesau paludisme tout en assurant la sécurité des communautés et…
16/04/2020Case studySuccess story: Delivering SMC in a rural community in Nigeria
Yamel is a rural community in the Dutsi local government area (LGA) in Nigeria. It has a population of 32,515, predominantly farmers. The community is serviced by a primary health…16/04/2020
Yamel is a rural community in the Dutsi local government area (LGA) in Nigeria. It has a population of 32,515, predominantly farmers. The community is serviced by a primary health care clinic.
Mr Umar Abba Yamel, pictured, is the Senior Community…
24/03/2020Learning briefImplementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in an urban settingIn 2019, our seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme took place in Burkina Faso's rural and urban settings. In Ouagadougou, we adapted to socio-economic differences and rapid urbanisation to ensure effective campaign…24/03/2020
In 2019, our seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme took place in Burkina Faso's rural and urban settings. In Ouagadougou, we adapted to socio-economic differences and rapid urbanisation to ensure effective campaign delivery.
21/11/2019PosterAssessing the quality of seasonal malaria chemoprevention delivery by low-literate community health workers in NigeriaIn 2018, Malaria Consortium trained 20,969 low-literate community health workers in Nigeria to administer seasonal malaria chemoprevention to approximately 3.2 million children under five in Jigawa, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara…21/11/2019
In 2018, Malaria Consortium trained 20,969 low-literate community health workers in Nigeria to administer seasonal malaria chemoprevention to approximately 3.2 million children under five in Jigawa, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara states. This poster assesses their performance and was presented at…
31/07/2019NewsletterJuly 2019 newsletterOur July 2019 newsletter marks the start of a new seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in the Sahel region of Africa, plus the launch of project films from Uganda and Bangladesh.
To…31/07/2019
Our July 2019 newsletter marks the start of a new seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in the Sahel region of Africa, plus the launch of project films from Uganda and Bangladesh.
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06/02/2019NewsletterOur February 2019 newsletterOur February newsletter marks the launch of several new publications, including learning from the ACCESS-SMC project and integrated community case management in Myanmar, plus the launch of a new video…06/02/2019
Our February newsletter marks the launch of several new publications, including learning from the ACCESS-SMC project and integrated community case management in Myanmar, plus the launch of a new video on the community dialogue approach.
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28/01/2019Learning paperSeasonal chemoprevention as an effective malaria preventive strategy for children in the SahelThis paper shares learning and recommendations from the Achieving Catalytic Expansion of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in the Sahel (ACCESS-SMC) project, which was launched in 2015 to overcome barriers to seasonal…28/01/2019
This paper shares learning and recommendations from the Achieving Catalytic Expansion of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in the Sahel (ACCESS-SMC) project, which was launched in 2015 to overcome barriers to seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) scale-up. By supporting national malaria control/elimination programmes…
30/08/2018InfographicImpact: Malaria Consortium and seasonal malaria chemopreventionMalaria Consortium has been distributing preventive treatments to children under five across the Sahel region to protect them from malaria during the past four rainy seasons. Case-control studies have found…30/08/2018
Malaria Consortium has been distributing preventive treatments to children under five across the Sahel region to protect them from malaria during the past four rainy seasons. Case-control studies have found that one treatment course of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) per…
04/05/2018PresentationScaling up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention in the SahelDiego Moroso, Project Director for ACCESS-SMC, presented the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) at scale at the 2018 Multilateral Initiative on Malaria cConference. There is an…04/05/2018
Diego Moroso, Project Director for ACCESS-SMC, presented the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) at scale at the 2018 Multilateral Initiative on Malaria cConference. There is an estimated gap of 12 to 18 million children who could…
28/02/2018NewsletterA catalyst project comes to an endThrough ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention and save children’s…28/02/2018
Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention and save children’s lives across seven countries in the Sahel. This final newsletter…
27/02/2018Case studyGassara’s story: “Health systems risk being overwhelmed by malaria if seasonal malaria chemoprevention is discontinued.”This case study from Chad highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control…27/02/2018
This case study from Chad highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention and…
02/02/2018Case studyBénédicte’s story: “My children do not get sick during the rainy season anymore.”This case study from Burkina Faso highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria…02/02/2018
This case study from Burkina Faso highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention…
29/01/2018Case studyHajara’s story: “If SMC distribution stops, malaria will come back as before.”This case study from Nigeria highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control…29/01/2018
This case study from Nigeria highlights the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Through ACCESS-SMC — a three-year UNITAID-funded project — Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services supported National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention and…
29/11/2017Project briefSauver des vies – la CPS à grande échelleLe paludisme est une maladie prévisible et traitable, mais de nombreux enfants en Afrique en meurent avant leur cinquième anniversaire. Le projet ACCESS-SMC a prouvé la faisabilité et l’impact la…29/11/2017
Le paludisme est une maladie prévisible et traitable, mais de nombreux enfants en Afrique en meurent avant leur cinquième anniversaire. Le projet ACCESS-SMC a prouvé la faisabilité et l’impact la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier (CPS) à grande échelle. La CPS,…
13/11/2017Technical briefSeasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale: Saving livesMalaria is preventable and treatable, but many children in Africa still die from malaria before their fifth birthday. The ACCESS-SMC project has proven the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of seasonal…13/11/2017
Malaria is preventable and treatable, but many children in Africa still die from malaria before their fifth birthday. The ACCESS-SMC project has proven the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale. An estimated gap of 12 to…
17/10/2017Annual reviewTrustees' report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017Malaria Consortium's Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2017.17/10/2017
Malaria Consortium's Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year which ended 31 March 2017.
17/10/2017Annual reviewHighlights of the year 2016–2017Our 2016–2017 highlights present a selection of key achievements and challenges for the year.
The full Trustees’ report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017 is available…17/10/2017
Our 2016–2017 highlights present a selection of key achievements and challenges for the year.
The full Trustees’ report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017 is available here.
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29/09/2017NewsletterACCESS-SMC September 2017 newsletterMalaria Consortium has achieved high coverage of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria. In Burkina Faso and Chad we are even reaching more children than initially targeted.…29/09/2017
Malaria Consortium has achieved high coverage of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria. In Burkina Faso and Chad we are even reaching more children than initially targeted. Read about the major strides the ACCESS-SMC project is making…
31/07/2017Case studyReaching all children, no matter whatACCESS-SMC is a three-year UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services, which is supporting National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria…31/07/2017
ACCESS-SMC is a three-year UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services, which is supporting National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention across seven countries in the Sahel. This case study…
18/07/2017PresentationExploring community response to seasonal malaria chemoprevention in different contextsAt Roll Back Malaria's fourth annual Social Behaviour Change Communication Working Group meeting, Malaria Consortium’s Harriet Kivumbi presented lessons learnt from the UNITAID-funded ACCESS-SMC project, led by Malaria Consortium in…18/07/2017
At Roll Back Malaria's fourth annual Social Behaviour Change Communication Working Group meeting, Malaria Consortium’s Harriet Kivumbi presented lessons learnt from the UNITAID-funded ACCESS-SMC project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services.
18/07/2017PresentationMitigating gender and cultural barriers for a successful seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in NigeriaAt Roll Back Malaria's fourth annual Social Behaviour Change Communication Working Group meeting, Malaria Consortium’s Harriet Kivumbi presented lessons learnt from the UNITAID-funded ACCESS-SMC project, led by Malaria Consortium in…18/07/2017
At Roll Back Malaria's fourth annual Social Behaviour Change Communication Working Group meeting, Malaria Consortium’s Harriet Kivumbi presented lessons learnt from the UNITAID-funded ACCESS-SMC project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services.
29/06/2017NewsletterACCESS-SMC June 2017 newsletterACCESS-SMC brought together leaders in malaria prevention to reach over 6.4 million children in seven countries across the Sahel in 2016. This year, ACCESS-SMC will implement one last season to…29/06/2017
ACCESS-SMC brought together leaders in malaria prevention to reach over 6.4 million children in seven countries across the Sahel in 2016. This year, ACCESS-SMC will implement one last season to reach roughly 3.9 million children in Burkina Faso, Chad and…
25/04/2017NewsletterACCESS-SMC April 2017 newsletterACCESS-SMC's impact in the fight against malaria has led to seasonal malaria chemoprevention becoming a key intervention in eligible countries' national malaria control strategic plans. Preparation for the 2017 campaign…25/04/2017
ACCESS-SMC's impact in the fight against malaria has led to seasonal malaria chemoprevention becoming a key intervention in eligible countries' national malaria control strategic plans. Preparation for the 2017 campaign has begun to ensure continued high coverage as donors, governments,…
10/01/2017Learning briefSeasonal malaria chemoprevention: Transforming the malaria landscape in the SahelACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. This learning brief discusses the project’s approach to scaling up seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) and…10/01/2017
ACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. This learning brief discusses the project’s approach to scaling up seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) and its impact on reducing malaria in children under five across…
23/12/2016NewsletterACCESS-SMC December newsletter As the 2016 ACCESS-SMC campaign comes to a close, over six million children in the Sahel region have been successfully administered seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Project Director Diego Morso looks back…23/12/2016
As the 2016 ACCESS-SMC campaign comes to a close, over six million children in the Sahel region have been successfully administered seasonal malaria chemoprevention. Project Director Diego Morso looks back at what has been accomplished.
29/09/2016Journal articleMolecular determinants of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance in Plasmodium falciparum in Nigeria and the regional emergence of dhps 431VBackground
There are few published reports of mutations in dihydropteroate synthetase (dhps) and dihydrofolate reductase (dhfr) genes in P. falciparum populations in Nigeria, but one previous study has recorded a novel…29/09/2016
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There are few published reports of mutations in dihydropteroate synthetase (dhps) and dihydrofolate reductase (dhfr) genes in P. falciparum populations in Nigeria, but one previous study has recorded a novel dhps mutation at codon 431 among infections imported to the…
15/09/2016Journal articleThe use of formative research to inform the design of a seasonal malaria chemoprevention intervention in northern NigeriaBackground
Experience of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is growing in the Sahel sub-region of Africa, though there remains insufficient evidence to recommend a standard deployment strategy. In 2012, a project was…15/09/2016
Background
Experience of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is growing in the Sahel sub-region of Africa, though there remains insufficient evidence to recommend a standard deployment strategy. In 2012, a project was initiated in Katsina state, northern Nigeria, to design an appropriate…
04/07/2016ACCESS-SMC: SBCCACCESS-SMC factsheetACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. The project supports National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention…04/07/2016
ACCESS-SMC is a UNITAID-funded project, led by Malaria Consortium in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. The project supports National Malaria Control Programmes to scale up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention across the Sahel. This factsheet provides an introduction to the…
02/07/2016NewsletterSaving lives in the SahelIn the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa, 60 percent of malaria cases occur during the rainy season. Among those most at risk are children under five. Seasonal malaria chemoprevention is…02/07/2016
In the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa, 60 percent of malaria cases occur during the rainy season. Among those most at risk are children under five. Seasonal malaria chemoprevention is a course of medicine that is up to 75 percent…
08/06/2016Advocacy briefMaking the case for seasonal malaria chemopreventionSeasonal 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…
29/04/2016NewsletterACCESS-SMC newsletterAs we prepare for the second season of seasonal malaria chemoprevention distribution, Malaria Consortium will hold the first ACCESS-SMC symposium 'Transforming the malaria landscape in the Sahel: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention'.29/04/2016
As we prepare for the second season of seasonal malaria chemoprevention distribution, Malaria Consortium will hold the first ACCESS-SMC symposium 'Transforming the malaria landscape in the Sahel: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention'.
09/12/2015Training materialsSeasonal malaria chemoprevention programme start-up guideThis is a practical guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a sustainable seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme in northern Nigeria, targeting the Nigeria National and State Malaria Elimination Programmes, implementing partners…09/12/2015
This is a practical guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a sustainable seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme in northern Nigeria, targeting the Nigeria National and State Malaria Elimination Programmes, implementing partners and other stakeholders. It describes the processes, procedures, activities and…
11/10/2013Project briefSeasonal malaria chemoprevention in Northern NigeriaThe project aims to improve child health in Katsina state through increased access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention using community-based delivery systems, and assessing its feasibility for scale up within the…11/10/2013
The project aims to improve child health in Katsina state through increased access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention using community-based delivery systems, and assessing its feasibility for scale up within the health system.
01/12/2012Technical briefSeasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) in NigeriaThis briefing note provides background to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Nigeria. In March 2012, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a policy recommendation for a new intervention against Plasmodium falciparum…01/12/2012
This briefing note provides background to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Nigeria. In March 2012, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a policy recommendation for a new intervention against Plasmodium falciparum malaria - seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), previously referred to as…