Shrinking the malaria map: progress and prospects
In the past 150 years, roughly half of the countries in the world eliminated malaria.
Nowadays, there are 99 endemic countries—67 are controlling malaria and 32 are pursuing …
Nowadays, there are 99 endemic countries—67 are controlling malaria and 32 are pursuing …
Effect of user preferences on ITN use: a review of literature and data
Background Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) are the primary tool for vector control, and
optimizing ITN use is a key concern of national programmes. Available evidence indicates …
optimizing ITN use is a key concern of national programmes. Available evidence indicates …
Strengthening community and stakeholder participation in the implementation of integrated vector management for malaria control in western Kenya: a case study
PN Ng'ang'a, P Aduogo, CM Mutero - Malaria Journal, 2021 - Springer
Background Integrated vector management (IVM) is defined as a rational decision-making
process for the optimal use of resources for vector control. The IVM approach is based on …
process for the optimal use of resources for vector control. The IVM approach is based on …
Residual malaria transmission in select countries of Asia-Pacific region: old wine in a new barrel
J Hii, J Hustedt, MJ Bangs - The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background Despite substantial reductions in malaria burden and improvement in case
management, malaria remains a major public health challenge in the Asia-Pacific region …
management, malaria remains a major public health challenge in the Asia-Pacific region …
Possession and usage of insecticidal bed nets among the people of Uganda: is BRAC Uganda Health Programme pursuing a pro-poor path?
Background The use of insecticidal bed nets is found to be an effective public health tool for
control of malaria, especially for under-five children and pregnant women. BRAC, an …
control of malaria, especially for under-five children and pregnant women. BRAC, an …
[HTML][HTML] Challenges and the path forward on malaria elimination intervention: a systematic review
K Shahandeh, HR Basseri - Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: This systematic review was conducted to highlights key challenges, and
outlines important next steps to maximize the potential to contribute to the broader malaria …
outlines important next steps to maximize the potential to contribute to the broader malaria …
Traditional nets interfere with the uptake of long-lasting insecticidal nets in the Peruvian Amazon: the relevance of net preference for achieving high coverage and use
Background While coverage of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLIN) has steadily
increased, a growing number of studies report gaps between net ownership and use. We …
increased, a growing number of studies report gaps between net ownership and use. We …
Construction site workers' malaria knowledge and treatment-seeking pattern in a highly endemic urban area of India
S Shivalli, S Pai, KM Akshaya, N D'Souza - Malaria Journal, 2016 - Springer
Background Construction sites are potential breeding places for some species of
mosquitoes. Construction workers usually stay at the construction sites, thus being extremely …
mosquitoes. Construction workers usually stay at the construction sites, thus being extremely …
Willingness to accept and participate in a Microsporidia MB-based mosquito release strategy: a community-based rapid assessment in western Kenya
Background Microsporidia MB, an endosymbiont naturally found in Anopheles mosquitoes
inhibits transmission of Plasmodium and is a promising candidate for a transmission …
inhibits transmission of Plasmodium and is a promising candidate for a transmission …
Evaluation of the malaria reporting system supported by the District Health Information System 2 in Solomon Islands
K Wangdi, H Sarma, J Leaburi, E McBryde… - Malaria journal, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background District Health Information Systems 2 (DHIS2) is used for supporting
health information management in 67 countries, including Solomon Islands. However, there …
health information management in 67 countries, including Solomon Islands. However, there …