[HTML][HTML] High burden of malaria following scale-up of control interventions in Nchelenge District, Luapula Province, Zambia
Background Malaria control interventions have been scaled-up in Zambia in conjunction
with a malaria surveillance system. Although substantial progress has been achieved in …
with a malaria surveillance system. Although substantial progress has been achieved in …
[HTML][HTML] Malaria knowledge and bed net use in three transmission settings in southern Africa
M Kanyangarara, H Hamapumbu, E Mamini, J Lupiya… - Malaria Journal, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) reduce malaria morbidity and mortality
in endemic areas. Despite increasing availability, the use of ITNs remains limited in some …
in endemic areas. Despite increasing availability, the use of ITNs remains limited in some …
[HTML][HTML] Individual and household level risk factors associated with malaria in Nchelenge District, a region with perennial transmission: a serial cross-sectional study …
J Pinchoff, M Chaponda, TM Shields, J Sichivula… - PLoS …, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Background The scale-up of malaria control interventions has resulted in substantial
declines in transmission in some but not all regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding …
declines in transmission in some but not all regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding …
[HTML][HTML] RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine mismatch observed among Plasmodium falciparum isolates from southern and central Africa and globally
Abstract The RTS, S/AS01 malaria vaccine encompasses the central repeats and C-terminal
of Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein (PfCSP). Although no Phase II clinical …
of Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein (PfCSP). Although no Phase II clinical …
RETRACTED: Gradual emergence followed by exponential spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in Africa
C Fischer, TG Maponga, A Yadouleton, N Abílio… - Science, 2022 - science.org
The geographic and evolutionary origins of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (BA. 1), which
was first detected mid-November 2021 in Southern Africa, remain unknown. We tested …
was first detected mid-November 2021 in Southern Africa, remain unknown. We tested …
A saliva-based rapid test to quantify the infectious subclinical malaria parasite reservoir
A large proportion of ongoing malaria parasite transmission is attributed to low-density
subclinical infections not readily detected by available rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) or …
subclinical infections not readily detected by available rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) or …
[HTML][HTML] Spatio-temporal heterogeneity of malaria vectors in northern Zambia: implications for vector control
JC Stevenson, J Pinchoff, M Muleba, J Lupiya… - Parasites & vectors, 2016 - Springer
Background Despite large reductions in malaria burden across Zambia, some regions
continue to experience extremely high malaria transmission. In Nchelenge District, Luapula …
continue to experience extremely high malaria transmission. In Nchelenge District, Luapula …
[HTML][HTML] Safety and efficacy of dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine versus artemether-lumefantrine in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in …
M Nambozi, JP Van Geertruyden, S Hachizovu… - Malaria journal, 2011 - Springer
Abstract Background Malaria in Zambia remains a public health and developmental
challenge, affecting mostly children under five and pregnant women. In 2002, the first-line …
challenge, affecting mostly children under five and pregnant women. In 2002, the first-line …
[HTML][HTML] The use of GPS data loggers to describe the impact of spatio-temporal movement patterns on malaria control in a high-transmission area of northern Zambia
M Hast, KM Searle, M Chaponda, J Lupiya… - International Journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Background Human movement is a driver of malaria transmission and has implications for
sustainable malaria control. However, little research has been done on the impact of fine …
sustainable malaria control. However, little research has been done on the impact of fine …
The impact of 3 years of targeted indoor residual spraying with pirimiphos-methyl on malaria parasite prevalence in a high-transmission area of northern Zambia
MA Hast, M Chaponda, M Muleba… - American journal of …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Malaria transmission in northern Zambia has increased in the past decade, despite malaria
control activities. Evidence-based intervention strategies are needed to effectively reduce …
control activities. Evidence-based intervention strategies are needed to effectively reduce …