METHODS We conducted a single holistic case study design [13] based on the experience
and information of various professionals, including professors, coordinators, heads of …

Mosquito-borne diseases can pose significant burdens. In many countries, they pose a risk
to national economies and the well-being of humans and animals. To mitigate this, mosquito …

Background Integrated malaria vector control is crucial to eliminate or reduce infection risk.
Understanding vector species distribution, behavior, and environmental factors such as …

Abstract Background The Lihir Islands of Papua New Guinea host a mining operation that
has resulted in a mine-impacted zone (MIZ) with reduced malaria transmission and a …

Introduction The transmission of pathogens by blood-sucking insects to humans and other
animals depends on vector-host interactions. As yet unexplored in Cape Verde, mosquito …

On 12 January 2024, Cabo Verde was officially certified by the WHO as a malaria-free
country after six consecutive years without local transmission. This study analysed the …

Abstract The World Health Organisation (WHO) officially certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-
free country in January 2024, marking a key milestone in world health and demonstrating …

Cabo Verde reported the first case of COVID-19 on March 19, 2020. Containment measures
were quickly implemented and over 80,000 COVID-19 tests were performed in 2020 with …

Medicinal plants have historically been a source of drugs in multiple applications, including
the treatment of malaria infections. The Cabo Verde archipelago harbors a rich diversity of …

Background Determining the reproductive rate and how it varies over time and space (RT)
provides important insight to understand transmission of a given disease and inform optimal …