Summary From 2004 to 2019, insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs) have been the most
effective tool for reducing malaria morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Recently …

Abstract Background Mosquitoes of the Anopheles gambiae complex are one of the major
vectors of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. Their ability to transmit this disease of major public …

Background Malaria disproportionately affects low-income households in rural communities
where poor housing is common. Despite evidence that well-constructed and mosquito …

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, house design and ventilation affects the number
of malaria mosquito vectors entering houses. This study hypothesized that indoor light from …

BACKGROUND Urbanization has led to the proliferation of high‐rise buildings, which have
substantially influenced the distribution of dengue vectors, such as Aedes aegypti (L.) …

Rural houses in sub-Saharan Africa are typically hot and allow malaria mosquitoes inside.
We assessed whether passive or active ventilation can reduce house entry of malaria …

Background Evidence that house design can provide protection from malaria is growing.
Housing modifications such as screening windows, doors, and ceilings, and attaching …

Background Traditional rural housing in hot, humid regions of sub-Saharan Africa usually
consists of single-level, poorly ventilated dwellings. Houses are mostly poorly screened …

House construction is rapidly modernizing across Africa but the potential benefits for human
health are poorly understood. We hypothesised that improvements to housing would be …

Abstract Background In rural sub-Saharan Africa, thatch roofs are being replaced by metal
roofs. Metal roofing, however, increases indoor temperatures above human comfort levels …