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Malaria

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Research

  1. Studying resistance mechanisms of malaria vectors to old and new insecticides.
  2. Evaluate the effectiveness of natural repellants on malaria vectors.
  3. Can a combination of drug administration (traditional anti-malarial drugs or ivermectin), indoor residual spraying, and use of bednets eliminate malaria?

Interventions

  1. Combine Mass Drug Administration and vector control (Indoor residual spraying with insecticides or bednets when available).
  2. Control urban malaria through community involvement.
  3. Environmental management, especially in urbanized situations.

Distribution of Malaria in Uganda

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