OPT-SMC: Chad project
Study of factors influencing SMC implementation in nomadic population in the Baro district, Guera Provincial Health Delegation, a mixed approach
SMC is being implemented in Chad since 2015. SMC rounds last four months, between July and October, corresponding to the rainy season, the period of highest malaria transmission. It targets children aged 3 to 59 months. A door-to-door delivery approach is used, where community distributors (CDs) administered the first monthly dose of SP and AQ under directly observed therapy (DOT) and day 2 and 3 doses of AQ are administered by caregivers. During the rainy season, nomadic populations move to access good grass for their herds across the country and nomadic children may not benefit from the four SMC cycles because of their mobility.
OPT-SMC team is working with the Chad NMP, in collaboration with Malaria Consortium, to develop a project on how to improve delivery and quality of SMC to nomadic groups.