Quality control of long-lasting insecticidal nets: are we neglecting it?
Over 2.2 billion long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) for malaria control have been delivered
to recipient countries. LLINs are the largest single item in the global malaria control budget …
to recipient countries. LLINs are the largest single item in the global malaria control budget …
Mosquito behavior change after distribution of bednets results in decreased protection against malaria exposure
EK Thomsen, G Koimbu, J Pulford… - The Journal of …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Background. Behavioral resilience in mosquitoes poses a significant challenge to mosquito
control. Although behavior changes in anopheline vectors have been reported over the last …
control. Although behavior changes in anopheline vectors have been reported over the last …
[HTML][HTML] Mathematical modelling of the impact of expanding levels of malaria control interventions on Plasmodium vivax
Plasmodium vivax poses unique challenges for malaria control and elimination, notably the
potential for relapses to maintain transmission in the face of drug-based treatment and …
potential for relapses to maintain transmission in the face of drug-based treatment and …
[HTML][HTML] Decreased bioefficacy of long-lasting insecticidal nets and the resurgence of malaria in Papua New Guinea
R Vinit, L Timinao, N Bubun, M Katusele… - Nature …, 2020 - nature.com
Abstract Papua New Guinea (PNG) has the highest malaria transmission outside of Africa.
Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are believed to have helped to reduce average …
Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are believed to have helped to reduce average …
[HTML][HTML] Malaria transmission dynamics surrounding the first nationwide long-lasting insecticidal net distribution in Papua New Guinea
LJ Reimer, EK Thomsen, G Koimbu, JB Keven… - Malaria journal, 2016 - Springer
Background The major malaria vectors of Papua New Guinea exhibit heterogeneities in
distribution, biting behaviour and malaria infection levels. Long-lasting, insecticide-treated …
distribution, biting behaviour and malaria infection levels. Long-lasting, insecticide-treated …
[HTML][HTML] Changes in malaria burden and transmission in sentinel sites after the roll-out of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Papua New Guinea
MW Hetzel, LJ Reimer, G Gideon, G Koimbu… - Parasites & vectors, 2016 - Springer
Abstract Background Papua New Guinea exhibits a complex malaria epidemiology due to
diversity in malaria parasites, mosquito vectors, human hosts, and their natural environment …
diversity in malaria parasites, mosquito vectors, human hosts, and their natural environment …
[HTML][HTML] Plasticity of host selection by malaria vectors of Papua New Guinea
JB Keven, L Reimer, M Katusele, G Koimbu, R Vinit… - Parasites & …, 2017 - Springer
Background Host selection is an important determinant of vectorial capacity because
malaria transmission increases when mosquitoes feed more on humans than non-humans …
malaria transmission increases when mosquitoes feed more on humans than non-humans …
[HTML][HTML] Progress in mosquito net coverage in Papua New Guinea
Abstract Background Since 2004, the Global Fund-supported National Malaria Control
Programme of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been implementing country-wide free long …
Programme of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been implementing country-wide free long …
[HTML][HTML] Coating formulation change leads to inferior performance of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Papua New Guinea
Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) play a key role in reducing malaria
transmission in endemic countries. In a previous study, the authors demonstrated a …
transmission in endemic countries. In a previous study, the authors demonstrated a …
[HTML][HTML] Insecticide resistance in malaria and arbovirus vectors in Papua New Guinea, 2017–2022
M Katusele, S Lagur, N Endersby-Harshman… - Parasites & …, 2022 - Springer
Background Insecticide resistance (IR) monitoring is essential for evidence-based control of
mosquito-borne diseases. While widespread pyrethroid resistance in Anopheles and Aedes …
mosquito-borne diseases. While widespread pyrethroid resistance in Anopheles and Aedes …