Barriers to uptake and implementation of malaria chemoprevention in school-aged children: a stakeholder engagement meeting report

Malaria is a leading cause of death in school-aged children in sub-Saharan Africa, and non-fatal chronic malaria infections are associated with anaemia, school absence and decreased learning, preventing children from reaching their full potential. Malaria chemoprevention has led to substantial reductions in malaria in younger children in sub-Saharan Africa.

Citation:
Morlino C, Byrne I, Achan J, Baraka V, ……… Penny MA, Sadou A, et al. Barriers to uptake and implementation of malaria chemoprevention in school-aged children: a stakeholder engagement meeting report. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases. 2025;(6).

Keywords:
Malaria, school - aged children, transmission, education, chemoprevention, intermittent preventive treatment

Abstract:
Malaria is a leading cause of death in school-aged children in sub-Saharan Africa, and non-fatal chronic malaria infections are associated with anaemia, school absence and decreased learning, preventing children from reaching their full potential. Malaria chemoprevention has led to substantial reductions in malaria in younger children in sub-Saharan Africa.