8th SMC Alliance Annual Review: Key takeaways

Since the first gathering in Niamey in 2018, the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) community has convened annually to review progress and strategically plan activities that advance this critical prevention intervention for children at risk of severe malaria during the high-transmission period (typically the rainy season). 

The 8th edition of the SMC Alliance meeting took place in Lomé, Togo, from 24–28 February 2025, bringing together leaders, partners, and stakeholders in the SMC community to exchange insights, celebrate successes and strengthen efforts to protect millions of vulnerable children from malaria. 

The key takeaways include:

• 54 million children were covered by SMC in 2024 (partial data) across 19 countries.
• The number of children covered by a 5th cycle increased from 3.4% in 2021 to 7.2% in 2024.
• The increase in number of treatments is for 1 to 5-year-olds.

Learn more from SMC Alliance 2025 Annual Meeting (Lomé) Presentations