457 items related to 'SMC'
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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…
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Akide's story: “Now I use the money for food, not medicine.”
Follow the story of Akide Rosemary, a 26-year-old mother of four in the rural village of Namorulem in Uganda’s Karamoja region, and her journey to a malaria-free life.
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completedIntegrated delivery of oral rehydration solution and zinc with seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Chad
Communities in Moulkou health district, south-western Chad, face barriers to accessing effective treatment for diarrhoea. Malaria Consortium and Clear Solutions are evaluating the integrated delivery…
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A cost analysis comparing seasonal malaria chemoprevention with and without vitamin A supplementation among under-5 children in Nigeria
A comparison of the cost per child of a standalone seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) campaign versus a campaign that integrated SMC with vitamin A supplementation reveals a modest additional…
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completedEnhanced seasonal malaria vaccination in Nigeria (ENHANCE)
Malaria Consortium is assessing the feasibility, coverage, health impact and cost-effectiveness of a hybrid delivery model for malaria vaccines in Kebbi state, Nigeria, in collaboration with federal…
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ENHANCE: Enhanced seasonal malaria vaccination in Nigeria
This research project is generating evidence for a hybrid model of malaria vaccine delivery in Kebbi state, Nigeria.
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Harnessing data to strengthen malaria chemoprevention in Africa
Malaria Consortium and the Worldwide Antimalarial Resistance Network are co-developing an open-science data platform and patient data repository to monitor and optimise malaria chemoprevention…
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“We witnessed medicines help our children, then we became proud”: Experiences and acceptability of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Aweil, South Sudan
Malaria Consortium conducted a qualitative study after the completion of one round of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) distribution in Aweil South to explore community acceptability of SMC and…
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activeStrategic engagement from national level to community delivery — malaria vaccine integration phase 2 (SEND 2)
This project aims increase uptake and integration of the R21 malaria vaccine into Uganda’s routine immunisation system, targeting zero-dose and under-immunised children across nine high-burden…
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Integrated delivery of oral rehydration solution and zinc with seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Chad
By using the seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) platform to distribute diarrhoea treatments to families in remote rural communities, Malaria Consortium and project partner Clear Solutions hope to…
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activeData platform and patient data repository development
This three-year collaboration will develop an open data platform and individual-patient data repository that enables researchers, programme implementers and key stakeholders to analyse and reuse data…