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Effectiveness of malaria control programs in West Africa: a narrative review [PDF]
Malaria is a major public health challenge in Africa, especially in West African countries. Its impacts on the individuals and families in these countries go beyond the physical health status to the financial crises it leaves them to nurse.
T. Sokunbi, T. Adesanya, F. Aremu
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Epidemiology of malaria in an area of seasonal transmission in Niger and implications for the design of a seasonal malaria chemoprevention strategy [PDF]
Abstract Background Few data are available about malaria epidemiological situation in Niger. However, implementation of new strategies such as vaccination or seasonal treatment of a target population requires the knowledge of baseline epidemiological features of malaria.
Guillebaud, Julia+10 more
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Seasonal malaria chemoprevention for malaria in children in areas with seasonal malaria
This report was considered by the WHO/GMP Guideline Development Group on Malaria Chemoprevention for “Section 4.2.3 Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC)” of the WHO Guidelines for malaria, 3 June 2022.
Thwing JI+4 more
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Abstract Background Malaria exists as an endemic in many countries including Bangladesh and the malaria vaccine is not yet available here. The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and acceptance of the malaria vaccination among the parents of children under the age of five in Bangladesh's malaria‐endemic areas and the sociodemographic ...
Mohammad Ashraful Amin+5 more
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Review of intervention products for use in the prevention and control of anemia
Abstract Anemia remains a major public health problem, especially in low‐ and middle‐income countries. The World Health Organization recommends several interventions to prevent and manage anemia in vulnerable population groups, including young children, menstruating adolescent girls and women, and pregnant and postpartum women.
Daniel Lopez de Romaña+5 more
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Pharmacokinetic considerations in seasonal malaria chemoprevention
Los niños africanos menores de 5 años soportan la principal carga de la mortalidad mundial por malaria. La quimioprevención estacional de la malaria (SMC) con sulfadoxina-pirimetamina (SP) más amodiaquina (AQ) administrada mensualmente durante la temporada de lluvias es una intervención altamente efectiva contra la malaria para niños de entre 3 meses y
Chotsiri, P, White, NJ, Tarning, J
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Abstract Vector‐borne diseases, such as malaria, are affected by the rapid urban growth and climate change in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). In this context, intra‐urban malaria risk maps act as a key decision‐making tool for targeting malaria control interventions, especially in resource‐limited settings.
Camille Morlighem+7 more
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Seasonal vaccination against malaria: a potential use for an imperfect malaria vaccine
In many parts of the African Sahel and sub-Sahel, where malaria remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity, transmission of the infection is highly seasonal.
Brian Greenwood+10 more
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Abstract African children are at risk of malaria and malnutrition. We quantified relationships between malaria and malnutrition among young Ugandan children in a high malaria transmission region. Data were used from a randomized controlled trial where Ugandan HIV‐unexposed (n = 393) and HIV‐exposed (n = 186) children were randomized to receive no ...
Ali Mohamed Ali+4 more
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