326 Publications items related to 'SMC'
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Resources: Annual review :
Coverage and quality of seasonal malaria chemoprevention supported by Malaria Consortium in 2025
This report outlines the methods used by Malaria Consortium to monitor coverage of the seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) programme and the quality of SMC delivery in 2025.
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Resources: Journal article :
Implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in conflict-affected settings: experiences from Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan
This qualitative study of 60 stakeholders involved in seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) implementation highlighted the factors enabling SMC distribution in conflict-affected areas of South…
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Resources: Annual review :
Malaria Consortium’s seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme: Philanthropy report 2025
This report summarises achievements and challenges in areas where Malaria Consortium used philanthropic funding for seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) in 2025.
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Resources: Journal article :
Digital transformation of campaign delivery: a mixed-methods costing and efficiency analysis from Mozambique's seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme
Digitalisation of the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Nampula, Mozambique, although incurring slightly higher costs than the paper-based campaign, has the potential to be a strategic and…
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Resources: Journal article :
Parasitological efficacy of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nampula, northern Mozambique
A high level of parasitological chemoprevention failure following seasonal malaria chemoprevention with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine plus amodiaquine (SPAQ) in two areas of northern Mozambique could not…
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Resources: Project brief :
Evidence gap mapping for seasonal malaria chemoprevention
Malaria Consortium and 3ie are collaborating to create a comprehensive resource that will facilitate evidence-informed decision-making for policy, programme design and research funding.
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Resources: Journal article :
Lessons from using SALAMA (DIGIT HCM—health campaign management platform) to implement and optimise seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nampula, Mozambique
Digitalisation of the seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) campaign in Nampula province, Mozambique, enhanced implementation, with real-time dashboards facilitating data monitoring and supervision…
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Resources: Presentation :
Digital transformation of campaign delivery: Costs and efficiency insights from Mozambique’s seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme
When seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) delivery went digital in 2023/24, it transformed how the SMC campaign in Mozambique is planned, delivered and monitored in real-time. This presentation…
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Resources: Case study :
Taking a supermarket approach to healthcare integration in remote districts: Experiences from Uganda
Bringing multiple essential health services together in a single outreach is an effective way of reaching children in hard-to-reach communities with life-saving interventions.
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Resources: Poster :
Impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on antimalarial drug resistance and the emergence of non-falciparum species in Karamoja subregion, Uganda
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention is effective against Plasmodium falciparum but shifting malaria species patterns and emerging resistance markers demand vigilant monitoring to sustain progress in…
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Resources: Poster :
Comparative analysis of azithromycin coverage when integrated with seasonal malaria chemoprevention delivery in Nigeria: A case study of Kebbi state
Partial integration of azithromycin mass drug administration into an existing child survival platform in Kebbi state was beneficial in delivering high-quality results without co-administration.
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Resources: Poster :
Dynamics of malaria-specific antibody immune responses in a setting implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Uganda
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) reduces malaria exposure, leading to lower antibody responses over time. Robust exit strategies are essential when discontinuing SMC to prevent potential…
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Resources: Poster :
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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Resources: Journal article :
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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Resources: Poster :
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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Resources: Poster :
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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Resources: Poster :
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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Resources: Poster :
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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Resources: Poster :
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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Resources: Presentation :
Estimating the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) in Burkina Faso: A mathematical modelling framework
This study aims to identify effective methods for monitoring the long-term impact of SMC and the key factors that drive programme effectiveness.