ethiopia

Anopheles larval species composition and characterization of breeding habitats in two localities in the Ghibe River Basin, southwestern Ethiopia

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anopheles larval species, breeding habitats, Ghibe River Basin, ethiopia

Author(s):

Dejene Getachew, Meshesha Balkew and Habte Tekie

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Malaria Journal 2020 19:65, 11 February 2020

Documentation of the species composition of Anopheles mosquitoes and characterization of larval breeding sites is of major importance for the implementation of larval control as part of malaria vector control interventions in Ethiopia. The aims of this study were to determine the Anopheles larval species composition, larval density, available habitat types and the effects of related environmental and physico-chemical parameters of habitats in the Ghibe River basin of southwestern Ethiopia.

Asymptomatic malaria infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care in malaria endemic areas of North-Shoa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

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pregnant women, antenatal care, malaria, North-Shoa, ethiopia

Author(s):

Daniel Getacher Feleke, Aderaw Adamu, Angesom Gebreweld, Melkam Tesfaye, Wondmagegn Demisiss and Genet Molla

Reference:

Malaria Journal 2020 19:67, 11 February 2020

The effort to reduce the burden of malaria should target transmission in the community by accurate identification of asymptomatic infections. In malaria-endemic areas, asymptomatic malaria infection is still associated with complications. Malaria during pregnancy is characterized by anaemia and placental malaria, leading to low birth weight and perinatal morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to provide reliable data on the burden of asymptomatic malaria among pregnant women in malaria endemic areas of North-Shoa, Ethiopia.

Health gains and financial risk protection afforded by public financing of selected malaria interventions in Ethiopia: an extended cost-effectiveness analysis

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health gains, public financing, malaria interventions, ethiopia

Author(s):

Lelisa Fekadu Assebe, Xiaoxiao Jiang Kwete, Dan Wang, Lingrui Liu, Ole Frithjof Norheim, Abdulrahman Jbaily, Stéphane Verguet, Kjell Arne Johansson and Mieraf Taddesse Tolla

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Malaria Journal 2020 19:41, 23 January 2020

Malaria is a public health burden and a major cause for morbidity and mortality in Ethiopia. Malaria also places a substantial financial burden on families and Ethiopia’s national economy. Economic evaluations, with evidence on equity and financial risk protection (FRP), are therefore essential to support decision-making for policymakers to identify best buys amongst possible malaria interventions. The aim of this study is to estimate the expected health and FRP benefits of universal public financing of key malaria interventions in Ethiopia.

Anopheles cinereus implicated as a vector of malaria transmission in the highlands of north-west Ethiopia

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Anopheles cinereus, vector, transmission, highlands, ethiopia

Author(s):

Lemma W, Alemu K, Birhanie M, Worku L, Niedbalski J, McDowell MA, Lobo NF.

Reference:

Parasites & Vectors volume 12, Article number: 557 (2019)

Transmission of malaria in the highlands of Ethiopia is poorly understood and usually attributed to importation by mobile populations or local transmission by Anopheles arabiensis. To characterize and identify Anopheles species present in a highland area of northern Ethiopia, adult and larval collections were performed in Gondar town and the neighboring Senbet Debir village (Dembia district, > 2000 meters above sea level, masl), in addition to Bahir Dar town (capital of Amhara region) and Kumer Aftit village (Metema district, < 2000 masl).

Country:

Ethiopia

Determinants of malaria treatment delay in northwestern zone of Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia, 2018

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treatment delay, malaria, northwestern, Tigray, ethiopia

Author(s):

Afewerki Tesfahunegn, Dawit Zenebe and Alefech Addisu

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Malaria Journal 2019 18:358, 9 November 2019

Globally malaria affects 212 million people and causes 438,000 deaths each year. Ensuring early and timely treatment of malaria is important for preventing and controlling of life-threatening complications and further transmission.

Country:

Ethiopia

Medical Condition:

malaria

The effect of ivermectin® on fertility, fecundity and mortality of Anopheles arabiensis fed on treated men in Ethiopia

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ivermectin, anopheles arabiensis, ethiopia

Author(s):

Wondemeneh Mekuriaw, Meshesha Balkew, Louisa A. Messenger, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Adugna Woyessa and Fekadu Massebo

Reference:

Malaria Journal 2019 18:357, 8 November 2019

Insecticide resistance is a growing threat to malaria vector control. Ivermectin, either administered to humans or animals, may represent an alternate strategy to reduce resistant mosquito populations. The aim of this study was to assess the residual or delayed effect of administering a single oral dose of ivermectin to humans on the survival, fecundity and fertility of Anopheles arabiensis in Ethiopia.

Country:

Ethiopia

African Malaria Dialogue meets at Boston University on Friday morning 31 January 2014

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African, malaria, ethiopia, jerusalem

You are invited to join us for an informal dialogue on African Malaria at the Pardee Center of Boston University, 67 Bay State Road near the Kenmore Square Station of the MBTA, We will begin with coffee and tea at 9:30 am. continuing until 11:30 when a simple box lunch will be provided.

Our host this time is Prof. Jim McCann of the African History Dept of BU. Jim has recently returned from Ethiopia where he and colleagues have been conducting field research on agriculture and malaria. Jim is also writing a book on malaria in Ethiopia which will soon be published.

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