The importance of vector control for the control and elimination of vector-borne diseases
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) such as malaria, dengue, and leishmaniasis exert a huge
burden of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly affecting the poorest of the poor …
burden of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly affecting the poorest of the poor …
Addressing vulnerability, building resilience: community-based adaptation to vector-borne diseases in the context of global change
KL Bardosh, SJ Ryan, K Ebi, S Welburn… - Infectious diseases of …, 2017 - Springer
Background The threat of a rapidly changing planet–of coupled social, environmental and
climatic change–pose new conceptual and practical challenges in responding to vector …
climatic change–pose new conceptual and practical challenges in responding to vector …
Long lasting insecticidal mosquito nets (LLINs) ownership, use and coverage following mass distribution campaign in Lake Victoria basin, Western Kenya
PN Ng'ang'a, P Aduogo, CM Mutero - BMC Public Health, 2021 - Springer
Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the most widely used malaria
prevention and control intervention in Africa. However, their effectiveness may vary …
prevention and control intervention in Africa. However, their effectiveness may vary …
Recommendations for building out mosquito-transmitted diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: the DELIVER mnemonic
SW Lindsay, M Davies, G Alabaster… - … of the Royal …, 2021 - royalsocietypublishing.org
In sub-Saharan Africa, most transmission of mosquito-transmitted diseases, such as malaria
or dengue, occurs within or around houses. Preventing mosquito house entry and reducing …
or dengue, occurs within or around houses. Preventing mosquito house entry and reducing …
Harnessing integrated vector management for enhanced disease prevention
E Chanda, B Ameneshewa, M Bagayoko… - Trends in …, 2017 - cell.com
The increasing global threat of emerging and re-emerging vector-borne diseases (VBDs)
poses a serious health problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends …
poses a serious health problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends …
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 …
Intersectoral collaboration for the prevention and control of vector borne diseases to support the implementation of a global strategy: a systematic review
H Herdiana, JFK Sari, M Whittaker - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Vector Borne Diseases (VBDs) have a major impact on public health and socio-
economic development. Inter-sectoral collaboration was recommended as one of the key …
economic development. Inter-sectoral collaboration was recommended as one of the key …
Evaluating effectiveness of screening house eaves as a potential intervention for reducing indoor vector densities and malaria prevalence in Nyabondo, western …
PN Ng'ang'a, C Okoyo, C Mbogo, CM Mutero - Malaria journal, 2020 - Springer
Background Mosquito-proofing of houses using wire mesh screens is gaining greater
recognition as a practical intervention for reducing exposure to malaria transmitting …
recognition as a practical intervention for reducing exposure to malaria transmitting …
Modern vector control
NF Lobo, NL Achee, J Greico… - Cold spring …, 2018 - perspectivesinmedicine.cshlp.org
The rapid spread of mosquito resistance to currently available insecticides, and the current
lack of an efficacious malaria vaccine are among many challenges that affect large-scale …
lack of an efficacious malaria vaccine are among many challenges that affect large-scale …
Evaluating the impact of larviciding with Bti and community education and mobilization as supplementary integrated vector management interventions for malaria …
Abstract Background Malaria prevention in Africa is mainly through the use of long-lasting
insecticide treated nets (LLINs). The objective of the study was to assess the effect of …
insecticide treated nets (LLINs). The objective of the study was to assess the effect of …