369 items related to 'Vector control'
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MAPD Uganda - Waiting Room Malaria Messages
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MAPD Uganda - Working with Cultural Leaders
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MAPD Uganda - Working with Religious Leaders
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Effect of environmental variables and kdr resistance genotype on survival probability and infection rates in Anopheles gambiae (s.s)
BACKGROUND: Environmental factors, especially ambient temperature and relative humidity affect both mosquitoes and malaria parasites. The early part of sporogony is most sensitive and is affected by…
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Resistance of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Populations to Deltamethrin, Permethrin, and Temephos in Cambodia
Knowledge on the extent, distribution and mechanisms of insecticide resistance is essential for successful insecticide-based dengue control interventions. In this presentation, we report the…
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Qualitative assessment to understand community's acceptance, preferences and sustainability of guppy fish (Poecilia reticulata), Pyriproxyfen (Sumilarv® 2MR), and community engagement for dengue control in Kampong Cham, Cambodia, 2016
Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world and Cambodia has one of the highest per-capita incidence rates in the region. Without a widely available vaccine or…
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Dengue knowledge, attitudes and practices and their impact on community-based vector control in rural Cambodia
The World Health Organization's global strategy for dengue prevention aims to reduce mortality rates by 50 percent and morbidity by 25 percent by 2020. The adoption of an integrated vector management…
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Giving malaria the boot
Uganda has one of the highest malaria infection rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Preventive interventions are available nationwide, but unengaged men (households’ core decision makers) remain key…
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Strengthening Uganda's response to malaria
The Strengthening Uganda’s Response to Malaria (SURMa) project aims to improve access to and uptake of high-quality malaria prevention and control services. Malaria Consortium, in partnership with…
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Evaluation of community-based continuous distribution of long lasting insecticide-treated nets in Toamasina II District, Madagascar
Background Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is thought to be an effective mechanism to maintain ITN ownership and access between or in the absence of mass campaigns, but…
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Evaluation of a continuous community-based insecticide-treated nets distribution pilot in Lainya County, South Sudan 2012–2013
Background Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has now been accepted as one way of sustaining ITN universal coverage. Community-based channels offer an interesting means of…
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Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a School Insecticide-Treated Net Distribution Program in Cross River State, Nigeria
Background: In 2013, the World Health Organization recommended distribution through schools, health facilities, community health workers, and mass campaigns to maintain coverage with…
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Impact of a 15-month multi-channel continuous distribution pilot on ITN ownership and access in Eastern Region, Ghana
Background: Insecticide-treated nets are a key intervention for malaria prevention. While mass distribution can rapidly scale up ITN coverage, multiple channels may be needed to sustain high levels…
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Supporting roll-out of revised dengue prevention and control guidelines in Myanmar
While clear and concise dengue prevention and control guidelines are necessary, it is also crucial that implementers are trained on how these affect their roles and responsibilities. This study…
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VOX Uganda: a grandmother on protecting herself from malaria
USAID's Malaria Action Program for Districts in Uganda aims to reduce childhood and maternal mortality and morbidity, particularly from malaria. Malaria Consortium is leading the implementation…
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VOX Mozambique: a mother on protecting her family from malaria
Nampula is one of the worst malaria affected provinces in Mozambique. To help reduce the burden, Malaria Consortium trained community members to raise awareness of the disease and promote good…
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VOX Mozambique: malaria activist Elias Pedro on helping to change behaviour
Nampula is one of the worst malaria affected provinces in Mozambique. To help reduce the burden, Malaria Consortium trained community members to raise awareness of the disease and promote good…
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VOX Mozambique: A villager on malaria behaviour change in his community
Nampula is one of the worst malaria affected provinces in Mozambique. To help reduce the burden, Malaria Consortium trained community members to raise awareness of the disease and promote good…
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completedReducing the Malaria Burden
Reducing the Malaria Burden to Pre-Elimination Levels and Bringing Malaria Related Mortality to Zero by 2020 in Nigeria
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completedSESR-based strategies on dengue vector control
Impact of socio-ecological systems and resilience (SESR) - based strategies on dengue vector control in schools and neighbouring household communities in Cambodia