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29/01/2021 Journal article Seasonal malaria chemoprevention in the Sahel subregion of Africa: A cost-effectiveness and cost-savings analysis 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. 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.
14/12/2020 Journal article COVID-19 knowledge, beliefs, prevention behaviours and misinformation in the context of an adapted seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in six northern Nigerian states In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted our seasonal malaria chemoprevention delivery model to ensure safety of distributors, data collectors and communities. Our SMC programme was a conduit… 14/12/2020 In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted our seasonal malaria chemoprevention delivery model to ensure safety of distributors, data collectors and communities. Our SMC programme was a conduit for high-quality public health messages.
05/12/2020 Journal article Effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale in west and central Africa: An observational study 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… 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.
04/12/2020 Capacity statement Digital 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.
26/11/2020 Synopsis Assessing the usability of a geospatial platform for seasonal malaria chemoprevention 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. 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.
19/11/2020 Presentation Piloting 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…
18/11/2020 Presentation Assessing the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on suspected and confirmed malaria cases in Chad using routine clinical data, 2013–2018 This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene and aims to generate evidence on the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention… 18/11/2020 This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene and aims to generate evidence on the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale.
18/11/2020 Presentation Extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles: A feasibility and acceptability study in Cascades region, Burkina Faso This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. It examines the feasibility and accpetability of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to… 18/11/2020 This presentation was given at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. It examines the feasibility and accpetability of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles in Burkina Faso.
18/11/2020 Presentation An 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…
18/11/2020 Poster Measuring the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria using propensity score matching for counterfactuals (2017–2019) Propensity score matching could be a suitable method of determining the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention when routine data analysis is inadequate. 18/11/2020 Propensity score matching could be a suitable method of determining the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention when routine data analysis is inadequate.
18/11/2020 Poster Perceptions of the feasibility and acceptability of extending the delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention to older children in Chad Extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to older children is widely considered acceptable. 18/11/2020 Extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to older children is widely considered acceptable.
17/11/2020 Poster Pharmacovigilance in seasonal malaria chemoprevention in northern Nigeria Pharmacovigilance 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.
17/11/2020 Poster Investigating fever occurrence among under-fives and seasonal malaria chemoprevention protocol adherence in northern Nigeria Quality delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention significantly reduces fever occurrence in under-fives when used alongside insecticide-treated nets. 17/11/2020 Quality delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention significantly reduces fever occurrence in under-fives when used alongside insecticide-treated nets.
16/11/2020 Presentation Co-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Sokoto state, Nigeria: A feasibility study​ 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… 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.
02/11/2020 Synopsis Assessing adherence to infection prevention and control measures for seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19 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. 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.
19/10/2020 Synopsis Designing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation framework for seasonal malaria chemoprevention 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. 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.
29/09/2020 Presentation Adapting SMC in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic: Enhancing safety and minimising risk 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… 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.
22/09/2020 Synopsis Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Mozambique Our new pilot study will assess the feasibility, acceptability and protective effect of SMC in Nampula province, Mozambique, where malaria transmission is highly seasonal. 22/09/2020 Our new pilot study will assess the feasibility, acceptability and protective effect of SMC in Nampula province, Mozambique, where malaria transmission is highly seasonal.
22/09/2020 Synopsis Avaliação da viabilidade, aceitabilidade e impacto da quimioprevenção sazonal da malária em Moçambique 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… 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.  
26/08/2020 Project brief Chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier: Protéger les enfants de moins de cinq ans contre le paludisme durant les pics de transmission saisonniers En 2020, Malaria Consortium s’est donné pour objectif d’atteindre plus de 12 millions d’enfants au Burkina Faso, au Tchad et au Nigeria par le biais de son programme CPS, notamment… 26/08/2020 En 2020, Malaria Consortium s’est donné pour objectif d’atteindre plus de 12 millions d’enfants au Burkina Faso, au Tchad et au Nigeria par le biais de son programme CPS, notamment grâce aux efforts de plus de 100 000 personnes.
26/08/2020 Project brief Quimioprevenção sazonal da malária: Proteger os menores de cinco anos contra a malária durante a época alta de transmissão Em 2020, o programa de SMC da Malaria Consortium tem como objetivo chegar a mais de 12 milhões de crianças no Burquina Faso, Chade e Nigéria através dos esforços de… 26/08/2020 Em 2020, o programa de SMC da Malaria Consortium tem como objetivo chegar a mais de 12 milhões de crianças no Burquina Faso, Chade e Nigéria através dos esforços de mais de 100.000 pessoas.
29/07/2020 Project brief Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: Protecting children under five from malaria during peak transmission season In 2020, Malaria Consortium's SMC programme aims to reach more than 12 million children in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria. 29/07/2020 In 2020, Malaria Consortium's SMC programme aims to reach more than 12 million children in Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria.
24/07/2020 Research brief Co-implementing vitamin A supplementation with seasonal malaria chemoprevention: A pilot implementation study in Sokoto state, Nigeria Our pilot implementation study in Nigeria successfully delivered vitamin A supplementation to children under five using an existing, viable platform: the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign. 24/07/2020 Our pilot implementation study in Nigeria successfully delivered vitamin A supplementation to children under five using an existing, viable platform: the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign.
10/06/2020 Advocacy brief 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…
06/05/2020 Learning brief Mise en place de la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier en milieu urbain 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… 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…
05/05/2020 Annual review Seasonal malaria chemoprevention program Philanthropy Report 2019-2020 Malaria Consortium’s annual report on the use of philanthropic funding for seasonal malaria chemoprevention 05/05/2020 Malaria Consortium’s annual report on the use of philanthropic funding for seasonal malaria chemoprevention
29/04/2020 Guidance Adapting seasonal malaria chemoprevention in the context of COVID-19: operational guidance 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.… 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…
29/04/2020 Guidance Adapter la chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier dans un contexte de transmission du COVID-19: guide de mise en œuvre 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… 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…
16/04/2020 Story Success 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…
24/03/2020 Learning brief Implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in an urban setting In 2019, our seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme took place in Burkina Faso's rural and urban settings. This learning brief shares our lessons learnt in Ouagadougou, where we adapted to socio-economic… 24/03/2020 In 2019, our seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme took place in Burkina Faso's rural and urban settings. This learning brief shares our lessons learnt in Ouagadougou, where we adapted to socio-economic differences and rapid urbanisation to ensure effective campaign delivery.
21/11/2019 Poster Assessing the quality of seasonal malaria chemoprevention delivery by low-literate community health workers in Nigeria 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… 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…
31/07/2019 Newsletter July 2019 newsletter 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. 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. To receive the monthly newsletter direct to your inbox, sign up…
06/02/2019 Newsletter Our February 2019 newsletter 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… 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. If you would like to receive…
28/01/2019 Learning paper Seasonal chemoprevention as an effective malaria preventive strategy for children in the Sahel 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… 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…
30/08/2018 Infographic Impact: Malaria Consortium and seasonal malaria chemoprevention 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… 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…
04/05/2018 Presentation Scaling up access to seasonal malaria chemoprevention in the Sahel 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… 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…
28/02/2018 Newsletter A catalyst project comes to an end 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… 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…
27/02/2018 Case study Gassara’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…
02/02/2018 Case study Bénédicte’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…
29/01/2018 Case study Hajara’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…
29/11/2017 Project brief Sauver des vies – la CPS à grande échelle 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… 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,…
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…
13/11/2017 Technical brief Seasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale: Saving lives 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… 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…
17/10/2017 Annual review Trustees' report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2017 Malaria 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.
17/10/2017 Annual review Highlights of the year 2016–2017 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… 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. View interactive version
29/09/2017 Newsletter ACCESS-SMC September 2017 newsletter 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.… 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…
31/07/2017 Case study Reaching all children, no matter what 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… 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…
18/07/2017 Presentation Exploring community response to seasonal malaria chemoprevention in different contexts 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… 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.
18/07/2017 Presentation Mitigating gender and cultural barriers for a successful seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Nigeria 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… 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.
29/06/2017 Newsletter ACCESS-SMC June 2017 newsletter 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… 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…
25/04/2017 Newsletter ACCESS-SMC April 2017 newsletter 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… 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,…
10/01/2017 Learning brief Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: Transforming the malaria landscape in the Sahel 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… 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…
23/12/2016 Newsletter ACCESS-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.
29/09/2016 Journal article Molecular determinants of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance in Plasmodium falciparum in Nigeria and the regional emergence of dhps 431V Background 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 Background 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…
15/09/2016 Journal article The use of formative research to inform the design of a seasonal malaria chemoprevention intervention in northern Nigeria 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… 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…
04/07/2016 ACCESS-SMC: SBCC ACCESS-SMC factsheet 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… 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…
02/07/2016 Newsletter Saving lives in the Sahel 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… 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…
08/06/2016 Advocacy brief 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…
29/04/2016 Newsletter ACCESS-SMC newsletter 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'. 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'.
09/12/2015 Training materials Seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme start-up guide 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… 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…
11/10/2013 Project brief Seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Northern Nigeria 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… 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.
01/12/2012 Technical brief Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) in Nigeria 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… 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…
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