326 Publications items related to 'SMC'
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Resources: Synopsis :
Optimising the role of lead mothers during the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Kano state, Nigeria
This study focuses on optimising the role of lead mothers, women who promote health activities in their communities, during the SMC campaign in Kano, Nigeria.
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Webinar: Taking seasonal malaria chemoprevention to new geographies
In our webinar we are exploring if SMC can be deployed in areas in Africa outside the Sahel where malaria transmission is seasonal.
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Resources: Presentation :
Results from a mixed-methods study in two states in Nigeria to assess the adherence to COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures during delivery of SMC
This study aims to explore community distributors' adherence to infection prevention control practices for SMC during COVID-19 in Nigeria.
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Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: Results from Mozambique implementation study 2020–2021
This presentation gives an overview of the Mozambique SMC implementation study.
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Impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on the prevalence of malaria infection in malaria indicator surveys in Burkina Faso and Nigeria
The impact of SMC can be seen in malaria infection prevalence data collected through regular household surveys.
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Feasibility, acceptability and protective effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Uganda
SMC with SPAQ is feasible, acceptable and demonstrates good protective effectiveness against malaria morbidity in the Karamoja region.
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Adaptation of rapid multi-objective LQAS surveys in Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria, Mozambique and Togo to drive improvements in SMC delivery
Lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) was successfully used to rapidly improve data use and improve decision-making for programmes in SMC-implementing countries.
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Exploring a role model approach to improve caregiver administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention drugs to children under five in Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo
The role model approach provides valuable insights to support improved administration of SMC medicines by caregivers.
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Factors predicting adherence to day two and day three seasonal malaria chemoprevention administration in four Sahelian countries
Home visits by lead mothers and sensitisation about SMC dates and medicines can enhance caregiver adherence to administration of amodiaquine.
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Improving vitamin A coverage through integration with seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria
SMC is a viable platform to improve vitamin A coverage and access among children under five in low- and middle-income countries.
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Resources: Annual review :
Malaria Consortium Strategy 2021–2025
We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no one has a monopoly on good ideas.
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Resources: Journal article :
Assessment of the feasibility, acceptability and impact of implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nampula Province, Mozambique
This study provides a unique contribution to the evidence on the prevalence of SPAQ resistance in Mozambique and will inform future SMC implementation.
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Using the role model approach to improve administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention drugs in Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo
During COVID-19, many caregivers found it challenging to adapt administration of antimalarial medicines to minimise physical contact between distributors and children.
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Resources: Research brief :
Exploring the implementation of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Mozambique
SMC was delivered for the first time in Mozambique in 2020–2021, achieving very high coverage of households and eligible children.
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Videos :
SMC: What is it and why is it so effective?
In this video, hear from Malaria Consortium's SMC Programme Director, Christian Rassi, as he speaks to the GiveWell team about the seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme and the reasons why it…
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Resources: Research brief :
Feasibility and acceptability of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to children aged 5–10 years
This study aimed to understand the barriers to delivering SMC in Massaguet district, Chad, to children above 59 months.
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Resources: Capacity statement :
Malaria Consortium Mozambique
In Mozambique, we support the government’s efforts to develop functional malaria surveillance systems.
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Resources: Brochure :
Malaria Consortium Burkina Faso
We are carrying out SMC programmes across Burkina Faso and are exploring the potential of digital solutions to strengthen health systems in the country.
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Resources: Synopsis :
Evaluating the feasibility, acceptability and protective effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Karamoja, Uganda
With our study, we aim to inform malaria decision-making, policy change and strengthen existing interventions to further reduce malaria morbidity and mortality.
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Resources: Learning paper :
Implementing mass campaigns during a pandemic: What we learnt from supporting seasonal malaria chemoprevention during COVID-19
Key learnings from supporting SMC implementation during the pandemic give invaluable insights that can inform future SMC implementation.