Conclusion
malaria, helminths
MALARIA
This study has demonstrated that integration of MDA for helminths with SMC was feasible and safe among Senegalese children living in a low transmission setting of malaria and helminth co-endemicity. These findings underscore the important role of context, programme partnerships and community involvement in overcoming the logistical challenges of integrating two vertical control programmes involving delivery of MDA for helminths through SMC platform. The findings on feasibility and safety of the combined approach support further evaluation in co-endemic settings with a high prevalence of all pathogens of interest. This would address the gaps experienced in this study and could pave the way to achieving equitable progress in the effective control and elimination of malaria and helminths, in line with the 2030 WHO targets [