56 items related to 'ASTMH'
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Seasonal malaria chemoprevention in northern Mozambique: A cost-effectiveness analysis
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention is a cost-effective intervention in northern Mozambique.
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Prevalence of malaria and long-COVID among individuals previously infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Ethiopia and Uganda: A case control study
There is a significant burden of long-COVID in Ethiopia and Uganda. However, no increased prevalence of malaria infection post SARS-CoV-2 infection was observed.
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Direct evidence that seasonal factors impact the use of insecticide-treated nets in Nigeria
Seasonal changes in rainfall and temperature are important determinants of insecticide-treated net use among people with access. These factors should be considered when designing promotional…
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Happy feet: Understanding the prevalence of podoconiosis and associated risk factors in Sodo Zuria and Offa districts, southern Ethiopia
Podoconiosis disproportionately affects women and low-income groups in Ethiopia. Improving access to footwear and promoting treatment-seeking behaviour is needed to prevent the disease.
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The use of digital tools for larval surveys in vector control: Experiences from Anambra and Ondo states, Nigeria
Digital tools used in larval surveys for resistance tests can serve as data sources for mapping and profiling Anopheles breeding sites for larval source management.
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Rapid assessments for the deployment of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in new geographies of East and southern Africa
A rapid assessment will estimate the effectiveness, chemoprevention efficacy, potential deployment impact, acceptability and feasibility of seasonal malaria chemoprevention using SPAQ in new…
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Seasonal malaria chemoprevention effectiveness in Northern Mozambique: Results from a cluster-randomised controlled trial
After adjusting for relevant variables on an intention-to-treat basis, seasonal malaria chemoprevention with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine plus amodiaquine effectively prevented clinical malaria in…
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ASTMH Annual Meeting pinpoints research gaps to advance global health
In October 2023, Malaria Consortium participated in the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASMTH) in Chicago, USA. The conference brought together…
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Malaria in older children and adolescents and the intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in school-aged children
Studies were conducted in Burkina Faso and Uganda to determine the malaria burden in school-age children and evaluate the implementation feasibility, efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of…
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Opportunities for learning through a community of practice: How flexible and adaptable guidelines create opportunities for learning and rapid improvement in implementation
A community of practice for perennial malaria chemoprevention will enable countries to share experiences and learn from one another and avoid duplication of efforts.
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Showcasing our SMC research at the ASTMH Annual Meeting 2023
This year, Malaria Consortium proudly marks its 20th anniversary. Since its inception in 2003, our organisation has collaborated with governments and partners across Africa and Asia focusing on…
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A cluster randomised controlled non-inferiority trial to assess the protective effectiveness of SPAQ and DP for SMC among children 3–59 months, in the context of high parasite resistance, Karamoja region
Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine plus amodiaquine (SPAQ) and dihydroartemisinin piperaquine (DP) were both highly effective at preventing clinical malaria in eligible children during the high transmission…
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Resistance markers to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine in the context of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Burkina Faso
Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine remain effective after eight years of SMC implementation in Burkina Faso.
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Analysing age-related trends in routine data through transmission modelling during seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Burkina Faso
Age-related variations in routine data can be attributed to non-malarial fevers and treatment-seeking behaviours, which mask the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention.
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Implementing a large-scale community digital health platform in Mozambique: Lessons from upSCALE
upSCALE is a digital health solution that improves disease surveillance and community-based healthcare in Mozambique.
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Development and evaluation of a novel protocol to assess the efficacy of seasonal malaria chemoprevention using sulfadoxine, pyrimethamine and amodiaquine in an area of high drug resistance in Nampula, Mozambique
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention with SPAQ is preventing clinical disease but is not preventing new sub-patent infections over 28 days despite therapeutic drug levels, suggesting prevention of…
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Strengthening health facility support for integrated community case management services in Uganda saves lives
Regular support from health facility staff to village health teams improves child health outcomes.
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Review of childhood pneumonia research priorities to catalyse increased donor investment
Infectious disease research funders must utilise the childhood pneumonia scorecards to prioritise new investments in pneumonia research.
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The impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on Plasmodium falciparum resistance to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine in northern Mozambique
Monitoring resistance markers is essential as Mozambique expands seasonal malaria chemoprevention and introduces new chemoprevention strategies.
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The role of community distributors in ensuring the quality delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria
Directly observed treatment practised by community distributors is critical for the quality delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention.