1496 items related to 'Malaria'
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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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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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Chemoprevention options from seasonal malaria chemoprevention non-eligible areas: Experiences from Nigeria
Following the development of a malaria stratification map for Nigeria, a study is being carried out to assess the impact and operational feasibility of perennial malaria chemoprevention in Osun state.
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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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Resources: Annual review :
20 years of impact: Saving lives, transforming communities
On this, the 20th anniversary of Malaria Consortium, we reflect on the journey so far and provide insights into what we have achieved and how we seek to address the key challenges that remain.
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World’s second malaria vaccine comes at a critical time for child survival
In a major milestone in the fight against malaria, the Oxford R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine received the World Health Organization (WHO)’s recommendation for use in children at risk. This moment paves…
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State visit shines international spotlight on Kano’s malaria response
Kano, one of Nigeria’s most populous states, was put under the spotlight as state officials hosted leaders from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund), U.S.…
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Resources: Technical brief :
Paving the way for universal health coverage
To help ensure our programmatic efforts continue to progress UHC in the countries in which we work, we have developed a dedicated action plan and a country assessment tool for UHC.
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UN High level meeting puts spotlight on essential investments for universal health coverage
Today in New York during the United Nation (UN)’s 78th General Assembly, a High-level meeting (UN HLM) on universal health coverage (UHC) convened nations and stakeholders with a shared vision for…
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Integrated community case management
With vast experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa and Asia, Malaria Consortium offers technical assistance to ministries of health to implement and improve their iCCM programmes.
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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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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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User satisfaction and influencing factors of an integrated malaria information system in Mozambique
Mozambique’s integrated malaria information storage system is easy to use and improves decision-making. However, the platform could be improved by ensuring timely data updates.
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Assessing coverage and quality of seasonal malaria chemoprevention before and during scale-up in Uganda
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention was successfully scaled up in the Karamoja region of Uganda, a new geographical context, achieving good coverage and quality.
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Assessing age compliance during seasonal malaria chemoprevention in nine states in Nigeria
The administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention medicines to age-ineligible children is common. Understanding associated causes will enhance the quality of programmes.
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Molecular surveillance of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine resistance markers in northeastern Uganda
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention has not notably altered sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance after two consecutive annual rounds in northeastern Uganda.