A5007006604- Malaria Research and Control
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Computational Drug Discovery Methods
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Human Mobility and Location-Based Analysis
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- ICT in Developing Communities
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
Malaria Consortium
2016-2024
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2023-2024
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria
2021-2023
Tulane University
2021
Malaria Consortium
2021
University School
2021
BackgroundSeasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) aims to prevent in children during the high transmission season. The Achieving Catalytic Expansion of SMC Sahel (ACCESS-SMC) project sought remove barriers scale-up seven countries 2015 and 2016. We evaluated project, including coverage, effectiveness intervention, safety, feasibility, drug resistance, cost-effectiveness.MethodsFor this observational study, we collected data on delivery, effectiveness, influence costs impact incidence...
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a safe and effective intervention for preventing in children under 5 years of age. Lead mothers are community health volunteers that help caregivers comply with monthly administration anti-malarial drugs during SMC campaigns. The lead mother approach used several implementing states across Nigeria, but there lack evidence about their roles how they are. This study sought to better understand the current role mothers, identify areas improvement ways...
Under-5 children have been known to bear a significant burden of malaria in endemic countries. Though progress has made towards prevention and control Nigeria, it is expected that the addition new strategy, such as perennial chemoprevention (PMC) can contribute more rapid decline cases. This study aimed determine prevalence factors associated with anaemia among aged 2–18 months Osun State. A cross-sectional household malariometric was conducted 80 communities across eight Local Government...
Introduction Global progress in reducing malaria has stalled since 2015. Analysis of the situation is particularly needed Nigeria, country with by far largest share burden, where approximately a quarter all cases world are estimated to occur. Methods We analysed data from three nationwide surveys (Malaria Indicator Surveys 2010 and 2015 National Demographic Health Survey 2018), parasite prevalence children under 5 years age determined sampling 36 states blood slide microscopy performed same...
Access to prompt and appropriate treatment is key survival for children with malaria, pneumonia diarrhoea. Community-based services are vital extending care remote populations. Malaria Consortium supported Niger state Ministry of Health, Nigeria, introduce implement an integrated community case management (iCCM) programme four years in six local government areas (LGAs). The objective was increase coverage effective diarrhoea among aged 2-59 months.The involved training, equipping, ongoing...
Abstract Background Malaria remains a major global health problem often worsened by political instability and armed conflict. The purpose of the study was to explore community knowledge, attitudes practices on malaria prevention, understand burden health-seeking behaviours caregivers children under-five in conflict-affected communities South West Littoral Regions Cameroon. Methods A cross-sectional survey involving internally displaced persons (IDPS), host population, their conducted across...
Experience of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is growing in the Sahel sub-region Africa, though there remains insufficient evidence to recommend a standard deployment strategy. In 2012, project was initiated Katsina state, northern Nigeria, design an appropriate and effective community-based delivery approach for SMC, consultation with local stakeholders. Formative research (FR) conducted locally explore potential feasibility acceptability SMC highlight information gaps practical...
Abstract Background Nigeria was among the first African countries to adopt and implement change of treatment policy for severe malaria from quinine artesunate. Seven years after health systems readiness quality inpatient case-management practices were evaluated in Kano State Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional survey undertaken May 2019 at all public hospitals. Data collection comprised hospital assessments, interviews with workers data extraction medical files suspected patients admitted...
The private sector plays a large role in malaria treatment provision Nigeria. To improve access to, and affordability of, quality-assured artemisinin-based combination therapy (QA-ACT) within this sector, the Affordable Medicines Facility-Malaria began operations 2010 transitioned to co-payment mechanism (PSCM) until 2017. assess impact of scheme on ACT market, cross-sectional household outlet surveys were conducted 2018 coincide with final stockages medicines procured under PSCM.An survey...
Abstract Background Chemoprevention plays an important role in malaria control strategy. Perennial chemoprevention (PMC) using sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine (SP) is a WHO-approved strategy to combat young children and may lead drug pressure. Introducing SP-PMC therefore be compromised due the emergence of Plasmodium falciparum resistant SP, particularly mutation at K540E dihydropteroate synthase (dhps) gene. Molecular surveillance resistance markers can support assessment antimalarial efficacy...
Bi-annual high dose vitamin A supplements administered to children aged 6-59 months can significantly reduce child mortality, but supplementation (VAS) coverage is low in Nigeria. The World Health Organization recommends that VAS be integrated into other public health programmes which are aimed at improving survival. Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) provides a ready platform for integration improve outcomes. This study explored the feasibility and acceptability of integrating with SMC...
The malaria rapid diagnosis testing (RDT) landscape is rapidly evolving in health care delivery Nigeria with many stakeholders playing or having potential for critical roles. A recent UNITAID grant supported a pilot project on the deployment of quality-assured RDTs among formal and informal private service outlets three states Nigeria. This paper describes findings from series stakeholder engagement meetings held at conclusion project. agreed meeting structure was combination plenary...
Innovative strategies are needed to reduce malaria mortality in high burden countries like Nigeria. Given that one of the important reasons for this is delay receiving effective treatment, improved access such treatment critical. Intramuscular artesunate could be used at lower-level facilities given its proven efficacy, ease use and excellent safety profile. The objective study was therefore explore health workers' perspectives on possible intramuscular as definitive severe facilities,...
The use of data in targeting malaria control efforts is essential for optimal resources. This work provides a practical mechanism prioritizing geographic areas insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution campaigns settings with limited resources.A GIS-based weighted approach was adopted to categorize and rank administrative units based on that can be applied various country contexts where Plasmodium falciparum transmission reported. Malaria intervention risk factors were used local government...
Despite strong evidence of integrated community case management (iCCM) childhood illnesses being a proven intervention for reducing morbidity and mortality, sustainability remains challenge in most settings. Community ownership contribution are important factors sustainability. The purpose this study was to document the process scale achieved engagement mobilisation foster ownership, service uptake iCCM activities.A review data collected by RAcE project conducted describe achievement...
Abstract Background To avoid misuse of anti-malarials, correct diagnosis fever prior to drug prescription is essential. Presumptive treatment in the private healthcare sector a concern Nigeria, where availability affordable artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) high following implementation subsidy schemes from 2010 2017. Similar subsidies have not, however, been implemented for malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). A market survey 2018 predominantly designed assess ACT also collected...
Abstract Background Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a major determinant of childhood mortality and morbidity. Although integrated community case management (iCCM) illnesses strategy for increasing access to life-saving treatment, not properly addressed in the guidelines. This study aimed determine whether non-clinical Community Health Workers (called Community-Oriented Resource Persons, CORPs) implementing iCCM could use simplified tools treat uncomplicated SAM. Methods The used...
<title>Abstract</title> Background Under-5 children have been known to bear a significant burden of malaria in endemic countries. Though progress has made towards prevention and control Nigeria, however, it is expected that the addition new strategy, such as perennial chemoprevention (PMC) can contribute more rapid decline cases. This study aimed determine prevalence factors associated with anaemia among aged 2–18 months Osun State. Methods A cross-sectional household malariometric was...
Cameroon is one of the countries with highest burden malaria. Since 2018, there has been an ongoing conflict in country, which reduced access to healthcare for populations affected regions, and little known about impact on malaria services. The objective this study was understand current situation regarding services inform design interventions remove barriers encourage use available
Background Child mortality in Nigeria, significantly affected by malaria and malnutrition, remains a public health concern the country. Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) are effective interventions that can be delivered through integrated campaigns to reduce this mortality. This study assesses cost implications of integrating these two among under-5 children Northeast Nigeria. Methods analysis compared standalone SMC (Cycle 1 July 2021) with SMC-VAS...
Between 2000 and 2015, great progress was made to drive down malaria, with incidence mortality rates from the disease falling by 27% 50% respectively [1].This a result of effective programming increased global attention funding for disease.However, since 2015 rate has fallen less than 2% gap continued widen US$ 2.6 billion in 2019 3.8 2021 [1].The COVID-19 pandemic further pushed back progress, especially sub-Saharan Africa where malaria cases rose over 7% between while remained stagnant...
Abstract Background Malaria remains a major global health problem often worsened by political instability and armed conflict. The purpose of the study was to explore community knowledge, attitudes practices on malaria prevention, understand burden seeking behaviours caregivers children under-five in conflict-affected communities South West Littoral Regions Cameroon. Methods A cross-sectional survey involving internally displaced persons (IDPS), host population, their conducted across 80...
Abstract BackgroundTo avoid misuse of antimalarials, correct diagnosis fever prior to drug prescription is essential. Presumptive treatment in the private healthcare sector a concern Nigeria where availability affordable artemisinin combination therapy high following implementation subsidy schemes from 2010 2017. Similar subsidies have not, however, been implemented for malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs). A market survey 2018 predominantly designed assess ACT also collected data related...