Malaria still has a devastating impact on public health and welfare in Cameroon. Despite the
increasing number of studies conducted on disease prevalence, transmission patterns or …

There is growing interest and commitment to the control of schistosomiasis and other so-
called neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Resources for control are inevitably limited …

Background As the population of Africa rapidly urbanizes, large populations could be
protected from malaria by controlling aquatic stages of mosquitoes if cost-effective and …

Background Laboratory capacity to confirm malaria cases in Tanzania is low and
presumptive treatment of malaria is being practiced widely. In malaria endemic areas WHO …

Background Successful malaria vector control depends on understanding behavioural
interactions between mosquitoes and humans, which are highly setting-specific and may …

Mapping and anticipating risk is a major issue in the fight against malaria, a disease causing
an estimated one million deaths each year. Approximately half the world's population is at …

Background Urbanization has a great impact on the composition of the vector system and
malaria transmission dynamics. In Dakar, some malaria cases are autochthonous but …

Background Rapid demographic growth in Douala city, Cameroon, has resulted in profound
ecological and environmental changes. Although demographic changes can affect …

Background There is little information on the social perception of malaria and the use of
prevention methods in Cameroon. This study was designed to assess knowledge, attitude …

Objective. To assess self‐reported health risk and risk‐taking behavior of humanitarian
expatriates. Methods. A self‐administered anonymous questionnaire was completed by …