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Digitalized mass distribution campaign of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in the particular context of Covid-19 pandemic in Benin: challenges and lessons learned
BackgroundIn 2020, Benin has implemented a digitalized mass distribution campaign of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in the particular context of...
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Mass distribution campaign of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda: lessons learned
BackgroundUganda implemented its third mass campaign to distribute long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This...
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Physical and insecticidal durability of Interceptor®, Interceptor® G2, and PermaNet® 3.0 insecticide-treated nets in Burkina Faso: results of durability monitoring in three sites from 2019 to 2022
BackgroundNational Malaria Programmes (NMPs) monitor the durability of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to inform procurement and replacement...
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The consequences of declining population access to insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) on net use patterns and physical degradation of nets after 22 months of ownership
BackgroundAs insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) wear out and are disposed, some household members are prioritized to use remaining ITNs. This study...
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Impact evaluation of long-lasting insecticidal nets distribution campaign on malaria cases reported at outpatient departments across all the regions in Ghana
BackgroundMalaria remains the biggest public health challenge globally, and Ghana is among the 15 highest burden malaria countries in the world, with...
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Annual distributions of insecticide-treated nets to schoolchildren and other key populations to maintain higher ITN access than with mass campaigns: a modelling study for mainland Tanzania
BackgroundSince 2013, the National Malaria Control Programme in mainland Tanzania has deployed annual distributions of insecticide-treated nets...
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Insufficient duration of insecticidal efficacy of Yahe® insecticide-treated nets in Papua New Guinea
BackgroundInsecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are the backbone of anti-malarial vector control in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Over recent years the quality...
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Prevalence and risk factors determinants of the non-use of insecticide-treated nets in an endemic area for malaria: analysis of data from Cameroon
BackgroundMalaria is the main cause of morbidity and mortality in Cameroon. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) significantly reduce malaria...
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How many mosquito nets are needed to maintain universal coverage: an update
BackgroundInsecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have served as the cornerstone of malaria vector control in sub-Saharan Africa for the past two decades....
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A qualitative look at bed net access and use in Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Rwanda following piloted distributions of dual-active ingredient insecticide-treated nets
BackgroundUniversal coverage with insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is important for malaria control and elimination. The emergence and intensification...
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Estimating malaria transmission risk through surveillance of human–vector interactions in northern Ghana
BackgroundVector bionomics are important aspects of vector-borne disease control programs. Mosquito-biting risks are affected by environmental,...
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Design and methods for a quasi-experimental pilot study to evaluate the impact of dual active ingredient insecticide-treated nets on malaria burden in five regions in sub-Saharan Africa
BackgroundVector control tools have contributed significantly to a reduction in malaria burden since 2000, primarily through insecticidal-treated bed...
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Entomological monitoring data driving decision-making for appropriate and sustainable malaria vector control in Côte d’Ivoire
BackgroundEntomological surveillance provides critical information on vectors for appropriate malaria vector control and strategic decision-making....
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Reported reasons for non-use of insecticide-treated nets in large national household surveys, 2009–2021
BackgroundInsecticide-treated nets (ITN) are the cornerstone of modern malaria vector control, with nearly 3 billion ITNs delivered to households in...
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The effectiveness of older insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) to prevent malaria infection in an area of moderate pyrethroid resistance: results from a cohort study in Malawi
BackgroundA previous cohort study in Malawi showed that users of new insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) were significantly protected against malaria...
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Factors associated with the ownership and use of insecticide-treated nets in Guinea: an analysis of the 2018 Demographic and Health Survey
BackgroundMalaria is a leading cause of outpatient visits and deaths among children in Guinea. Despite several mass distribution campaigns of...
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Estimating population ITN access at council level in Tanzania
BackgroundSince 2013, the National Malaria Control Programme in mainland Tanzania and the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme have implemented...
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Comparison of cone bioassay estimates at two laboratories with different Anopheles mosquitoes for quality assurance of pyrethroid insecticide-treated nets
BackgroundQuality assurance (QA) of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) delivered to malaria-endemic countries is conducted by measuring physiochemical...
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Ideational factors associated with consistent use of insecticide-treated nets: a multi-country, multilevel analysis
BackgroundMalaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Using insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) every night,...
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Evaluation of the durability of long‐lasting insecticidal nets in Guatemala
BackgroundInsecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) are widely used for the prevention and control of malaria. In Guatemala, since 2006, ITNs have been...
