Key characteristics of residual malaria transmission in two districts in south-eastern Tanzania—implications for improved control
After 2 decades of using insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and improved case management,
malaria burden in the historically-holoendemic Kilombero valley in Tanzania has …
malaria burden in the historically-holoendemic Kilombero valley in Tanzania has …
Dynamics and monitoring of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors across mainland Tanzania from 1997 to 2017: a systematic review
Background Malaria still claims substantial lives of individuals in Tanzania. Insecticide-
treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spray (IRS) are used as major malaria vector control …
treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spray (IRS) are used as major malaria vector control …
Age and gender trends in insecticide-treated net use in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis
B Olapeju, I Choiriyyah, M Lynch, A Acosta, S Blaufuss… - Malaria journal, 2018 - Springer
Background The degree to which insecticide-treated net (ITN) supply accounts for age and
gender disparities in ITN use among household members is unknown. This study explores …
gender disparities in ITN use among household members is unknown. This study explores …
Comparative assessment of insecticide resistance phenotypes in two major malaria vectors, Anopheles funestus and Anopheles arabiensis in south-eastern …
Background Long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS)
have greatly reduced malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa, but are threatened by …
have greatly reduced malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa, but are threatened by …
High prevalence and risk of malaria among asymptomatic individuals from villages with high prevalence of artemisinin partial resistance in Kyerwa district of Kagera …
Abstract Background Although Tanzania adopted and has been implementing effective
interventions to control and eventually eliminate malaria, the disease is still a leading public …
interventions to control and eventually eliminate malaria, the disease is still a leading public …
Costs of insecticide-treated bed net distribution systems in sub-Saharan Africa
SS Scates, TP Finn, J Wisniewski, D Dadi, R Mandike… - Malaria journal, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are one of the most cost-effective
measures for preventing malaria. The World Health Organization recommends both large …
measures for preventing malaria. The World Health Organization recommends both large …
Sustaining LLIN coverage with continuous distribution: the school net programme in Tanzania
Most malaria-endemic countries have struggled in the past decade to establish effective
national-scale continuous distribution mechanisms for long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) …
national-scale continuous distribution mechanisms for long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) …
Malaria prevalence and long-lasting insecticidal net use in rural western Uganda: results of a cross-sectional survey conducted in an area of highly variable malaria …
CM Cote, V Goel, R Muhindo, E Baguma, M Ntaro… - Malaria journal, 2021 - Springer
Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) remain a cornerstone of malaria control,
but strategies to sustain universal coverage and high rates of use are not well-defined. A …
but strategies to sustain universal coverage and high rates of use are not well-defined. A …
Malaria knowledge, attitude, and practice among communities involved in a seasonal malaria chemoprevention study in Nanyumbu and Masasi districts, Tanzania
Background Utilization of malaria interventions is influenced by, among other things, the
level of knowledge and attitude that the community has toward the infection as well as the …
level of knowledge and attitude that the community has toward the infection as well as the …
Evaluation of long-lasting insecticidal net distribution through schools in Southern Tanzania
Universal coverage with effective vector control remains the mainstay of malaria vector
control in sub-Saharan Africa. Tanzania has utilized a number of mechanisms for the …
control in sub-Saharan Africa. Tanzania has utilized a number of mechanisms for the …