1503 items related to 'Malaria'
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A cross-sectional survey to assess the effect of rapid scale-up of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on feasibility and acceptability among nomadic pastoralist populations in Karamoja subregion, Uganda
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention remains a feasible and acceptable malaria control intervention when implemented at scale among all stakeholders at the national, district and community level,…
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Impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention: a plausibility evaluation of routine data from health facilities in three implementing states in Nigeria
Following the introduction of seasonal malaria chemoprevention, uncomplicated malaria cases fell by half overall; however the study identified significant variations in the level of reduction between…
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Caregivers, community leaders and health workers' perspectives on the effectiveness of perennial malaria chemoprevention in Osun state, Nigeria: A qualitative study in process evaluation
Caregivers, community leaders and health workers perceived perennial malaria chemoprevention as effective in reducing malaria among children, enhancing community participation and alleviating the…
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Building an evidence base to inform the optimisation of insecticide-treated net distribution in three African settings
Learning from countries’ experiences with insecticide-treated net distribution across the different levels involved in planning and delivery is a valuable opportunity to share solutions to challenges…
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Impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention: A plausibility evaluation of routine data from health facilities in three implementing states in Nigeria
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention reduced malaria incidence by 50 percent among children under five in three Nigerian states, with variable impact across locations.
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Monitoring the impact of malaria vaccine rollout on awareness, perceptions and coverage of seasonal malaria chemoprevention: Insights from routine programmatic data in Burkina Faso
Introduction of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine in Burkina Faso did not appear to reduce SMC coverage or caregiver confidence during the 2024 round. Findings indicate both interventions can coexist…
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Avoiding missed opportunities for perennial malaria chemoprevention: A systematic review of factors influencing the uptake of three other maternal and child health interventions
There is limited evidence on the causes of missed opportunities for perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC). However, available evidence on the causes of missed opportunities for intermittent…
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Trends in insecticide resistance among Anopheles gambiae s.l. mosquitoes in Ondo and Anambra states in southern Nigeria
Changing insecticide resistance patterns across locations and over time highlight an important need for adaptive data-driven vector control strategies to sustain malaria control.
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Utilising the COM-B behaviour change model to increase the uptake of perennial malaria chemoprevention and routine immunisation in Nigeria
Social and behaviour change that creates not just awareness, but sustained capacity, motivation and opportunity, is essential to realise the full potential of perennial malaria chemoprevention in…
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Assessing cohort retention and associated factors among seasonal malaria chemoprevention-eligible children in four West and Central African countries in 2024
Child, caregiver and health system factors predict cohort retention. Empowering caregivers through targeted education and community engagement is essential for sustaining seasonal malaria…
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Perceived barriers and enablers for sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine perennial malaria chemoprevention implementation in Osun state: A qualitative analysis of the process evaluation study
Effective scale-up of perennial malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria requires addressing health system gaps, strengthening caregiver awareness and deepening community engagement.
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The path to zero: Cambodia’s village and mobile malaria workers have driven the country towards malaria elimination
Mobile malaria workers and village malaria workers deliver essential malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment services to Cambodia’s hard-to-reach and high-risk communities, making them integral…
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Navigating long-COVID in East Africa: Patient experiences, healthcare gaps and system readiness in Ethiopia and Uganda
Long-COVID poses a substantial, yet under-recognised public health burden in Ethiopia and Uganda, with growing socio-economic and health system impacts.
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Efficacy and safety of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in school-age children using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine plus amodiaquine and dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine in rural Burkina Faso
Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in school-age children was found to be safe, effective at preventing malaria and acceptable in this study.
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Enhancing cohort tracking for seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns using unique identifiers in Nigeria
Strengthening community distributors’ adherence to unique identifiers, alongside caregiver engagement, enhances the efficiency of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), reduces duplication and…
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Impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on incidence of malaria among children under five years in six districts of Karamoja subregion, Uganda
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention was effective in reducing malaria cases and associated fevers among eligible children.
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completedEpiC Malaria
This project builds on the MC Bridge activities by supporting the National Malaria Programme in maintaining malaria surveillance and response capabilities and delivering life-saving services to…
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Managing insecticide resistance in malaria vectors in Africa: case studies from Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Tanzania
While Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Tanzania have insecticide resistance management plans in place to address the emergence and spread of insecticide resistance among malaria vectors, this study…
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Global medium-term research priority setting for seasonal malaria chemoprevention: results from an eDelphi study
A consultation to identify and rank research priorities for seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) highlights sustainability, antimalarial resistance, integration with other interventions and…
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Ensuring continuity of malaria services in times of crisis: Lessons learned in Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic
This case study highlights how Malaria Consortium supported Uganda's government to continue providing malaria services throughout the pandemic through effective risk planning, timely data reporting…