A5048938974- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
Tulane University
2020-2022
Virginia Tech
2019
Abstract Most malaria-endemic countries have struggled in the past decade to establish effective national-scale continuous distribution mechanisms for long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). Since implementation of Tanzania National Voucher Scheme 2004 and mass-distribution campaigns 2009–2011 2015–2016, has been committed finding new innovative ways achieving maintaining universal bed net coverage. Planning School Net Programme (SNP) began 2011 2013, country piloted a SNP three regions....
Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are one of the most cost-effective measures for preventing malaria. The World Health Organization recommends both large-scale mass distribution campaigns and continuous distributions (CD) as part a multifaceted strategy to achieve sustain universal access ITNs. A combination these strategies has been effective scaling up ITN access. For policy makers make informed decisions on how efficiently implement CD or combined strategies, information costs...
Abstract Background Widespread insecticide resistance to pyrethroids could thwart progress towards elimination. Recently, the World Health Organization has encouraged use of non-pyrethroid insecticides reduce spread resistance. An electronic tool for implementing and tracking coverage IRS campaigns recently been tested (mSpray), using satellite imagery improve accuracy efficiency enumeration process. The purpose this paper is retrospectively analyse cross-sectional observational data provide...
Abstract Background Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Widespread resistance to pyrethroids threatens the gains achieved by vector control. To counter pyrethroids, third-generation indoor residual spraying (3GIRS) products have been developed. This study details results multi-country cost cost-effectiveness analysis (IRS) programmes using Actellic ® 300CS, 3GIRS product with pirimiphos-methyl, Africa 2017 added standard malaria...
Vector control tools have contributed significantly to a reduction in malaria burden since 2000, primarily through insecticidal-treated bed nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying. In the face of increasing insecticide resistance key vector species, global progress has stalled. Innovative tools, such as dual active ingredient (dual-AI) ITNs that are effective at killing insecticide-resistant mosquitoes recently been introduced. However, large-scale uptake slow for several reasons, including...