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Adamawa State Launches Large-Scale Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Campaign

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Adamawa State Deputy Governor Kaletupwa Farauta has launched a state-wide Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign, targeting over 1.2 million children aged 3 to 59 months across all 21 local government areas. The campaign aims to reduce the malaria burden among vulnerable children, particularly those under the age of five. Represented by Edgar Amos, the Chief of Staff, Government House, Farauta emphasized the state's commitment to safeguarding the lives and futures of children and communities. The SMC campaign involves the monthly administration of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine plus Amodiaquine (SPAQ) to children during the peak transmission period of the rainy season.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Adamawa State government has launched a large-scale SMC campaign targeting over 1.2 million children across all 21 local government areas.
  • The campaign involves the monthly administration of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine plus Amodiaquine (SPAQ) to children aged 3 to 59 months during the peak transmission period of the rainy season.
  • The SMC campaign is a proven strategy for reducing malaria-related illness and death, and improving child health outcomes.
  • The campaign is supported by international and local partners, including the Malaria Consortium, WHO, UNICEF, the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), and other donor agencies.
  • The state has procured commodities worth over N4.8 billion to support the campaign, with over 6,000 trained community health workers and distributors conducting door-to-door delivery.
  • The state has also established robust pharmacovigilance systems, real-time data reporting, and supervisory mechanisms to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the campaign.
  • Adamawa State continues to promote community education and behavioral change initiatives to encourage the use of LLINs, uptake of SMC, and prompt medical care.
  • The campaign has been praised by experts, including Chidimka Okolo of Catholic Relief Services and Prof. Mahmud Kumo, Programme Manager at the Society for Family Health, for its leadership and commitment to malaria prevention efforts.

Statistics:

  • Over 1.2 million children across all 21 local government areas are targeted by the SMC campaign.
  • N4.8 billion has been procured to support the campaign, which includes commodities and logistics.
  • Over 6,000 trained community health workers and distributors will conduct door-to-door delivery, even in remote areas.
  • 75% of malaria cases can be reduced when SMC is effectively implemented, according to evidence.

Sources:

  • Adamawa State Deputy Governor Kaletupwa Farauta
  • Edgar Amos, Chief of Staff, Government House
  • Felix Tangwami, Commissioner for Health and Human Services
  • Chidimka Okolo, Catholic Relief Services
  • Prof. Mahmud Kumo, Programme Manager at the Society for Family Health
  • Ben Alisa, representing the National Coordinator of NMEP
  • Malaria Consortium
  • WHO
  • UNICEF
  • National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP)

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