Achieving a malaria-free world presents exciting scientific challenges as well as
overwhelming health, equity, and economic benefits. WHO and countries are setting …

Background Much of the extensive research regarding transmission of malaria is
underpinned by mathematical modelling. Compartmental models, which focus on …

Dengue is among the fastest-spreading vector-borne infectious disease, with outbreaks
often overwhelm the health system and result in huge morbidity and mortality in its endemic …

Despite the critical role that contact between hosts and vectors, through vector bites, plays in
driving vector-borne disease (VBD) transmission, transmission risk is primarily studied …

Background As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, understanding how
patterns of human mobility and connectivity affect outbreak dynamics, especially before …

Human movement into insect vector and wildlife reservoir habitats determines zoonotic
disease risks; however, few data are available to quantify the impact of land use on …

In sub-Saharan Africa, malaria is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. As a result of
the interplay between many factors, the control of this disease can be challenging. However …

Transmission of dengue fever depends on a complex interplay of human, climate and
mosquito dynamics, which often change in time and space. It is well known that its disease …

In areas approaching malaria elimination, human mobility patterns are important in
determining the proportion of malaria cases that are imported or the result of low-level …

Background The world is rapidly becoming urban with the global population living in cities
projected to double by 2050. This increase in urbanization poses new challenges for the …