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Using ecological observations to improve malaria control in areas where Anopheles funestus is the dominant vector
The most important malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa are Anopheles gambiae, Anopheles arabiensis, Anopheles funestus, and Anopheles coluzzii. Of these, …
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A cost analysis of the diagnosis and treatment of malaria at public health facilities and communities in three districts in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Malaria is a potentially fatal disease spread by the bites of Plasmodium-infected Anopheles mosquitoes. Despite long-term efforts to control …
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Prevalence of malaria among febrile patients and assessment of efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine and artesunate-amodiaquine for uncomplicated malaria in Dolisie, Republic of the Congo
BACKGROUND: In the Republic of the Congo, malaria represents a major public health problem affecting all age groups. A regular …
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Attitudes, practices, and determinants of community care-seeking behaviours for fever/malaria episodes in the context of the implementation of multiple first-line therapies for uncomplicated malaria in the health district of Kaya, Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: Malaria case management relies on World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), and a continuous understanding of local …
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Assessing the effect of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on malaria burden among children under 5 years in Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: In 2014, the Burkina Faso government launched the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) programme. Expected benefit was a 75% reduction …
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on malaria cases in health facilities in northern Ghana: a retrospective analysis of routine surveillance data
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic and its collateral damage severely impact health systems globally and risk to worsen the malaria situation …
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Challenges and lessons learned during the planning and early implementation of the RTS,S/AS01E malaria vaccine in three regions of Ghana: a qualitative study
Abstract Background In 2019, the RTS,S/AS01 E malaria vaccine was introduced on a pilot basis in six regions of Ghana …
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Willingness to accept malaria vaccine among caregivers of under-5 children in Southwest Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Malaria is widespread in Ethiopia and has been a major cause of illness and death in that country. Therefore, …
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Anopheles stephensi in Africa requires a more integrated response
There are increasing reports of the Asian malaria mosquito, Anopheles stephensi invading and spreading in Eastern Africa. We discuss the …
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Reflections on the 2021 World Malaria Report and the future of malaria control
The World Malaria Report, released in December 2021, reflects the unique challenges currently facing the global malaria community. The report …
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Correction to: Do socio-demographic factors modify the effect of weather on malaria in Kanungu District, Uganda?
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“I do lack peace, and I’ve run out of answers”: primary caregivers’ perspectives on social and behaviour problems in cerebral malaria survivors in Blantyre, Malawi
BACKGROUND: Despite recent advances in treatment and prevention, the prevalence of cerebral malaria (CM) remains high globally, especially in children …
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Could a culturally and age-appropriate song contribute towards malaria prevention in primary school learners?
BACKGROUND: Although it is a preventable disease, malaria continues to present one of the major global health challenges. The disease …
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ICAM-1 Kilifi variant is not associated with cerebral and severe malaria pathogenesis in Beninese children
Abstract Background Cytoadhesion and sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum infected red blood cells (iRBC) in the microvasculature of vital organs are …
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Low prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum parasites lacking pfhrp2/3 genes among asymptomatic and symptomatic school-age children in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
BACKGROUND: Loss of efficacy of diagnostic tests may lead to untreated or mistreated malaria cases, compromising case management and control. …
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Plasmodium falciparum multiplicity of infection and pregnancy outcomes in Congolese women from southern Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
BACKGROUND: Investigating whether the multiplicity of Plasmodium falciparum infection (MOI) is related to pregnancy outcomes, is of interest in sub-Saharan …
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Accuracy of a rapid diagnosis test, microscopy and loop-mediated isothermal amplification in the detection of asymptomatic Plasmodium infections in Korhogo, Northern Côte d’Ivoire
BACKGROUND: Highly sensitive and accurate malaria diagnostic tools are essential to identify asymptomatic low parasitaemia infections. This study evaluated the …
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The changing malaria trend and control efforts in Oromia Special zone, Amhara Regional State, North-East Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Countries in malaria endemic regions are determinedly making an effort to achieve the global malaria elimination goals. In Ethiopia, …
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A qualitative assessment of the health systems factors influencing the prevention of malaria in pregnancy using intermittent preventive treatment and insecticide-treated nets in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Ghana has adopted and implemented intermittent preventive treatment using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) and insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in an antenatal care …
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Composition of mosquito fauna and insecticide resistance status of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato in Itang special district, Gambella, Southwestern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Anopheles arabiensis, member species of the Anopheles gambiae complex, is the primary vector of malaria and is widely distributed …