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Malaria
Anopheles stephensi in Africa requires a more integrated response
Anopheles stephensi was historically considered an Asian malaria vector and has been one of the major drivers of transmission in cities across India, Iran and Pakistan, as well as the Arabian Peninsula. It was detected in Africa for the first time in 2012, in the city of Djibouti [1]. Subsequent...
Malaria
First report of Anopheles stephensi from southern Ethiopia
Anopheles stephensi is one of several important malaria vectors of urban environments in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula [1]. Since its initial discovery in Djibouti in 2012 [2], this vector species has been found in eastern Ethiopia [3, 4], Sudan [5], Somalia [1],...
Malaria
Understanding psychosocial determinants of malaria behaviours in low-transmission settings: a scoping review
Despite significant gains over the past two decades, malaria continues to take the lives of almost 1700 people each day [1]. The most recent World Health Organization (WHO) estimates show progress has stalled in recent years, underscoring the importance of addressing gaps in access to and use of core...
Malaria
Impact of insecticide resistance on malaria vector competence: a literature review
Malaria is the biggest killer among vector-borne diseases [1] and has claimed the lives of milllions of people over centuries [2]. In 2020, 241 million cases were reported leading to 627,000 deaths. The African region has paid the highest tributes with 96% of all deaths [3]. Malaria disease is caused...
Malaria
Analysis of attitudes and practices influencing adherence to seasonal malaria chemoprevention in children under 5 years of age in the Dosso Region of Niger
Malaria is a major public health challenge. With an estimated 241 million new cases and 627,000 deaths in 2020, this disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality [1] worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region is the most affected region with 95% and 96% of the global cases and...
