Malaria control measures have been in use for years but have not completely curbed the
spread of infection. Ultimately, global elimination is the goal. A major playmaker in the …

Humans have undergone large migrations over the past hundreds to thousands of years,
exposing ourselves to new environments and selective pressures. Yet, evidence of ongoing …

Abstract Background Malaria in Cape Verde is unstable, with a sporadic and seasonal
transmission of low endemicity. In this sense, the community perceptions regarding malaria …

The African continent carries the greatest malaria burden in the world. Falciparum malaria
especially has long been the leading cause of death in Africa. Climate, economic factors …

Malaria transmission is highly heterogeneous through time and space, and mapping of this
heterogeneity is necessary to better understand local dynamics. New targeted policies are …

Abstract Background Located in West Africa, Cabo Verde is an archipelago consisting of
nine inhabited islands. Malaria has been endemic since the settlement of the islands during …

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 Cabo Verde is a country that has been in the pre-elimination stage of
malaria since the year 2000. The country is still reporting cases, particularly in the capital of …

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 …

Background: Antimalarial antibody measurements are useful because they reflect historical
and recent exposure to malaria. As such, they may provide additional information to assess …