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A mixed-methods study of the scale-up and delivery of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in pastoralist communities of northwest Kenya

2026-02-14 public and global health Title + abstract only
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Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) is a promising intervention for Turkana, Northern Kenya, where malaria transmission is highly seasonal. Traditional malaria control methods, such as indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), are impractical due to the populations semi-nomadic lifestyle, temporary dwellings, sparse settlements, and limited access to health facilities. In 2024, following the WHOs updated guidance on SMC use, this intervention was implemented in Turka...

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