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Review
. 2018;5(1):41-50.
doi: 10.1007/s40475-018-0133-y. Epub 2018 Feb 8.

Prevention Efforts for Malaria

Tinashe A Tizifa  1 , Alinune N Kabaghe  1   2 , Robert S McCann  1   3 , Henk van den Berg  3 , Michele Van Vugt  2 , Kamija S Phiri  1
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Review

Prevention Efforts for Malaria

Tinashe A Tizifa et al. Curr Trop Med Rep. 2018.

Abstract

Purpose of review: Malaria remains a global burden contributing to morbidity and mortality especially in children under 5 years of age. Despite the progress achieved towards malaria burden reduction, achieving elimination in more countries remains a challenge. This article aims to review the prevention and control strategies for malaria, to assess their impact towards reducing the disease burden and to highlight the best practices observed.

Recent findings: Use of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying has resulted a decline in the incidence and prevalence of malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa. Other strategies such as larval source management have been shown to reduce mosquito density but require further evaluation. New methods under development such as house improvement have demonstrated to minimize disease burden but require further evidence on efficacy. Development of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine that provides protection in under-five children has provided further progress in efforts of malaria control.

Summary: There has been a tremendous reduction in malaria burden in the past decade; however, more work is required to fill the necessary gaps to eliminate malaria.

Keywords: Community mobilization; Malaria; Methods under development; Prevention in high-risk populations; Sub-Saharan Africa; Vector control.

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Conflict of interest statement

Compliance with Ethical StandardsTinashe A. Tizifa, Alinune N. Kabaghe, Robert S. McCann, Henk van den Berg, Michele Van Vugt, and Kamija S. Phiri declare that they have no conflict of interest.All reported studies/experiments with human or animal subjects performed by the authors have been previously published and complied with all applicable ethical standards (including the Helsinki declaration and its amendments, institutional/national research committee standards, and international/national/institutional guidelines

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