Browsing by Author "Okumu, Fredros"
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Effects of sample preservation methods and duration of storage on the performance of mid-infrared spectroscopy for predicting the age of malaria vectors
Mgaya, Jacqueline; Siria, Doreen; Makala, Faraja; Mgando, Joseph; Vianney, John Mary; Mwanga, Emmanuel; Okumu, Fredros (BMC, 2022-08-06)Background Monitoring the biological attributes of mosquitoes is critical for understanding pathogen transmission and estimating the impacts of vector control interventions on the survival of vector species. Infrared ... -
The needs and opportunities for housing improvement for malaria control in southern Tanzania
Bofu, Ramadhani; Santos, Ellen; Msugupakulya, Betwel; Kahamba, Najat; Swilla, Joseph; Njalambaha, Rukiyah; Kelly, Ann; Lezaun, Javier; Christofides, Nicola; Okumu, Fredros; Finda, Marceline (BMC, 2023-02-27)Background Malaria disproportionately afects low-income households in rural communities where poor housing is common. Despite evidence that well-constructed and mosquito-proofed houses can reduce malaria risk, housing ... -
Participatory Development of Practical, Affordable, Insecticide-Treated Mosquito Proofing for a Range of Housing Designs in Rural Southern Tanzania
Msoffe, Rogath; Hewitt, Matilda; Masalu, John; Finda, Marceline; Kavishe, Deogratius; Okumu, Fredros; Mpolya, Emmanuel; Kaindoa, Emmanuel; Killeen, Gerry (Research Square, 2022-02)Background Insecticidal mosquito-proof netting screens could combine the best features of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS), the two most important front line vector control interventions ...