Rwanda has achieved impressive reductions in malaria morbidity and mortality over the past two decades. However, disruption of essential services due to current Covid-19 pandemic can lead a reversal these gains control unless targeted, evidence-based interventions are implemented mitigate impact pandemic. The extent which have been disrupted not fully characterized. This study was conducted assess on Rwanda.A mixed-methods three purposively selected districts Rwanda. quantitative data...

To validate assumptions about the length of distribution–replacement cycle for long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in Rwanda, Malaria and other Parasitic Diseases Division, Rwanda Ministry Health, used World Health Organization methods to independently confirm three-year LLIN serviceable life span recommendation WHO. Approximately 3,000 coded LLINs, distributed as part a national campaign, were monitored six sites, by means six–monthly visits selected houses. Two indicators,...

Malaria, anaemia and under-nutrition are three highly prevalent frequently co-existing diseases that cause significant morbidity mortality particularly among children aged less than 5 years. Currently, there is paucity of conclusive studies on the burden associations between malaria, in Rwanda comparable sub-Saharan thus, this study measured prevalence malaria parasitaemia, preschool age a rural Rwandan setting evaluated for interactions risk determinants these conditions. A cross-sectional...

Rift Valley fever (RVF), a mosquito-borne transboundary zoonosis, was first confirmed in Rwanda's livestock 2012 and since then sporadic cases have been reported almost every year. In 2018, the country experienced its large outbreak, which followed by second one 2022. To determine circulating virus lineages their ancestral origin, two genome sequences from 2018 thirty-six, forty-one, thirty-eight of small (S), medium (M), (L) segments, respectively, 2022 outbreak were generated. All samples...

Targeting the aquatic stages of malaria vectors via larval source management (LSM) in collaboration with local communities could accelerate progress towards elimination when deployed addition to existing vector control strategies. However, precise role that can assume implementing such an intervention has not been fully investigated. This study investigated community awareness, acceptance and participation a incorporated socio-economic entomological impact LSM using Bacillus thuringiensis...

Universal long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) coverage (ULC) has reduced malaria morbidity and mortality across Africa. Although information is available on bed use in specific groups, such as pregnant women children under 5 years, there paucity of data their among the general population. Bed source, ownership determinants individuals from households an eastern Rwanda community 8 months after a ULC were characterized. Using household-based, interviewer-administered questionnaires...

Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is an emerging mosquito-borne arbovirus of One Health importance that caused two large outbreaks in Rwanda 2018 and 2022. Information on vector species with a role RVFV eco-epidemiology scarce. Here we sought to identify potential mosquito vectors Rwanda, their distribution abundance, as well infection status. Since outbreak RVF occurred during the study period, data were obtained both interepidemic period 2022 outbreak. Five districts eastern province...

Poverty alleviation is a long process and it has been concern for the world country policies last few decades. in Sub-Saharan countries including Rwanda exacerbated by population rise specifically rural areas where agriculture main source of income. However, livestock especially poultry farming, have shown to provide practical effective first step alleviating abject poverty. Poultry production accounts major part all meat produced many developing countries. The study analyzed contribution...

Abstract Background Malaria remains a significant health issue in Rwanda. Primary malaria prevention methods include insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying as core interventions. Mosquito repellents, larval source management (LSM), housing improvement are recommended supplemental vector control methods. A 2020–2021 study rice field habitats of peri-urban Kigali City successfully evaluated the entomological epidemiological impacts drone-based larviciding using Bacillus...

Background: Hepatitis B virus infection is a common cause of viral hepatitis and affects 257 million people worldwide. disease potentially life-threatening liver major global health problem that puts at high risk death from cirrhosis hepatocarcinoma. The present study sought to investigate the proportion (HBV) associated factors for its transmission among aged least 15 years in three selected cities Burundi attending HBV screening campaign. Methods: We conducted cross-sectional design by...

Despite the significant reduction of malaria transmission in Rwanda, Ruhuha sector is still a highly endemic area for malaria. The objective this activity was to explore and brainstorm potential roles various community stakeholders elimination.Horizontal participatory approaches such as 'open space' have been deployed local priorities, stimulate contribution project planning, promote capacity manage programmes. Two open space meetings were conducted with 62 82 participants years 1 2,...

Based on routine health facility case data, Rwanda has achieved a significant malaria burden reduction in the past ten years. However, community-based parasitaemia and reasons for continued residual infections, despite high coverage of control interventions, have yet to be characterized. Measurement rates evaluation associated risk factors among asymptomatic household members rural community were conducted.A malariometric survey was conducted between June November 2013, involving 12,965...

The widespread emergence of resistance to pyrethroids is a major threat the gains made in malaria control. To monitor presence and possible against variety insecticides used for control Rwanda, nationwide insecticide surveys were conducted 2011 2013.Larvae Anopheles gambiae sensu lato mosquitoes collected 12 sentinel sites throughout Rwanda. These reared adults analysed knock-down mortality using WHO test papers with standard diagnostic doses recommended insecticides. A sub-sample tested...

The impressive decline in child mortality that occurred Rwanda from 1996–2000 to 2006–2010 coincided with a period of rapid increase malaria control interventions such as indoor residual spraying (IRS); insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution and use, improved case management. impact these was examined through ecological correlation analysis, robust decomposition analysis contextual factors on all-cause mortality. Child fell 61% during the evaluation prevalence severe anemia children 6–23...

To date, the Republic of Rwanda has not systematically reported on distribution, diversity and malaria infectivity rate mosquito species throughout country. Therefore, we assessed spatial temporal variation mosquitoes in domestic environment, as well nocturnal biting behavior infection patterns main vectors Rwanda. For this purpose, were collected monthly from 2010 to 2013 by human landing catches (HLC) pyrethrum spray collections (PSC) seven sentinel sites. Mosquitoes identified using...

Malaria remains a public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa with Plasmodium falciparum being the principal cause of malaria disease morbidity and mortality. virulence is attributed, part, to its population-level genetic diversity—a characteristic that has yet be studied Rwanda. Characterizing P. molecular epidemiology an area needed for better understand transmission inform choice control strategies. In this health-facility based survey, case clinical profiles parasite densities as well...

Active community participation in malaria control is key to achieving pre-elimination Rwanda. This paper describes development, implementation and evaluation of a community-based elimination project Ruhuha sector, Bugesera district, Eastern province Guided by an intervention mapping approach, needs assessment was conducted using household entomological surveys focus group interviews. Data related behavioural, epidemiological, economical aspects were collected. Desired behavioural...

In order to understand factors influencing fever/malaria management practices among community-based individuals, the study evaluated psychosocial, socio-demographic and environmental determinants of prompt adequate healthcare-seeking behaviours. A quantitative household (HH) survey was conducted from December 2014 February 2015 in Ruhuha sector, Bugesera district Eastern province Rwanda. HHs that reported having had at least one member who experienced a fever and/or malaria episode previous...