SP is widely used as an [intermittent preventive treatment](https://) (IPT) strategy in various populations, including pregnant women (IPTp) and infants (IPTi). This approach aims to reduce the burden of malaria by providing [prophylactic treatment](https://) at specific intervals, regardless of whether the individual is infected. This method has been proven to decrease malaria incidence, reduce severe complications, and lower mortality rates, particularly in high-transmission areas.
