Urban malaria in sub-Saharan Africa: dynamic of the vectorial system and the entomological inoculation rate

P Doumbe-Belisse, E Kopya, CS Ngadjeu… - Malaria Journal, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa is registering one of the highest urban population growth
across the world. It is estimated that over 75% of the population in this region will be living in …

Burden of mosquito-borne diseases across rural versus urban areas in Cameroon between 2002 and 2021: prospective for community-oriented vector management …

LD Alenou, P Nwane, LR Mbakop, M Piameu… - Parasites & vectors, 2023 - Springer
Background Over the past two decades, Cameroon has recorded one of the highest rates of
urban population growth in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that more than 67% of …

High insecticide resistance mediated by different mechanisms in Culex quinquefasciatus populations from the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon

A Talipouo, K Mavridis, E Nchoutpouen… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Culex mosquitoes particularly Culex quinquefasciatus are important arboviral and filariasis
vectors, however despite this important epidemiological role, there is still a paucity of data …

Small-scale field evaluation of PermaNet® Dual (a long-lasting net coated with a mixture of chlorfenapyr and deltamethrin) against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles …

JZB Zahouli, CAV Edi, LA Yao, EG Lisro, M Adou… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Due to the rapid expansion of pyrethroid-resistance in malaria vectors in Africa,
Global Plan for Insecticide Resistance Management (GPIRM) has recommended the …

Advances in the genetic characterization of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus, and implications for improved surveillance and control

JO Odero, IH Nambunga, DW Wangrawa, A Badolo… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Anopheles mosquitoes present a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa;
notably, as vectors of malaria that kill over half a million people annually. In parts of the east …

An update on the mosquito fauna and mosquito-borne diseases distribution in Cameroon

R Bamou, MPA Mayi, B Djiappi-Tchamen… - Parasites & vectors, 2021 - Springer
The expansion of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya
in the past 15 years has ignited the need for active surveillance of common and neglected …

Vectorial competence, insecticide resistance in Anopheles funestus and operational implications for malaria vector control strategies in Benin Republic

R Akoton, PM Sovegnon, OY Djihinto, AA Medjigbodo… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
The primary reason for the failure of malaria vector control across endemic regions is the
widespread insecticide resistance observed in Anopheles vectors. The most dominant …

Entomological indicators of Plasmodium species transmission in Goma Tsé-Tsé and Madibou districts, in the Republic of Congo

JDM Ntabi, A Lissom, JC Djontu, FN Nkemngo… - Malaria Journal, 2024 - Springer
Background Malaria remains a major public health problem in the Republic of Congo, with
Plasmodium falciparum being the deadliest species of Plasmodium in humans. Vector …

High efficacy of microbial larvicides for malaria vectors control in the city of Yaounde Cameroon following a cluster randomized trial

C Antonio-Nkondjio, P Doumbe-Belisse… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
The rapid expansion of insecticide resistance and outdoor malaria transmission are affecting
the efficacy of current malaria control measures. In urban settings, where malaria …

Knowledge, practices and perceptions of communities during a malaria larviciding randomized trial in the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon

CS Ngadjeu, A Talipouo, S Kekeunou… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Urban malaria is becoming a major public health concern in major cities in
Cameroon. To improve malaria vector control, a pilot larviciding trial was conducted to …