Open AccessScale-up of integrated malaria vector control: lessons from Malawi
Author(s) -
Emmanuel Chanda,
Themba Mzilahowa,
John Chipwanya,
Doreen Ali,
Peter Troell,
Wilfred Dodoli,
Abraham Mnzava,
Birkinesh Ameneshewa,
John E. Gimnig
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
bulletin of the world health organization
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.459
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1564-0604
pISSN - 0042-9686
DOI - 10.2471/blt.15.154245
Subject(s) - indoor residual spraying , malaria , environmental health , vector (molecular biology) , mosquito control , vector control , population , medicine , business , biology , plasmodium falciparum , engineering , immunology , biochemistry , voltage , induction motor , electrical engineering , gene , recombinant dna , artemisinin
Indoor residual spraying and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are key tools for malaria vector control. Malawi has struggled to scale up indoor residual spraying and to improve LLIN coverage and usage.