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pro vyhledávání: '"Marceline F. Finda"'
Autor:
Marceline F. Finda, Elijah O. Juma, Najat F. Kahamba, Rhosheen S. Mthawanji, Maganga Sambo, Basiliana Emidi, Susan Wiener, David O’Brochta, Michael Santos, Stephanie James, Fredros O. Okumu
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-17 (2023)
Abstract Background Gene drive modified mosquitoes (GDMMs) have the potential to address Africa’s persistent malaria problem, but are still in early stages of development and testing. Continuous engagement of African stakeholders is crucial for suc
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/74d1580e7c2446afb290f1e1bf2efd16
Autor:
Ramadhani M. Bofu, Ellen M. Santos, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Najat F. Kahamba, Joseph D. Swilla, Rukiyah Njalambaha, Ann H. Kelly, Javier Lezaun, Nicola Christofides, Fredros O. Okumu, Marceline F. Finda
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-15 (2023)
Abstract Background Malaria disproportionately affects 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 improvement is rarely
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/3aaa089287f044ad805fb0702db78d0b
Autor:
Arnold S. Mmbando, Winifrida P. Mponzi, Halfan S. Ngowo, Khamis Kifungo, Robert Kasubiri, Rukiyah M. Njalambaha, Tegemeo Gavana, Alvaro E. Eiras, Elis P. A. Batista, Marceline F. Finda, Onyango P. Sangoro, Fredros O. Okumu
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2023)
Abstract Background Early-evening and outdoor-biting mosquitoes may compromise the effectiveness of frontline malaria interventions, notably insecticide-treated nets (ITNs). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of low-cost insecticide-treated ea
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/a78f0225b8f74de58abd65ae074f1049
Autor:
Elihaika G. Minja, Emmanuel C. Mrimi, Winfrida P. Mponzi, Getrud J. Mollel, Christin Lang, Johanna Beckmann, Markus Gerber, Uwe Pühse, Kurt Z. Long, Honorati Masanja, Fredros O. Okumu, Marceline F. Finda, Jürg Utzinger
Publikováno v:
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, Vol 9, Iss 5, p 96 (2024)
Childhood undernutrition is a major issue in low- and middle-income countries, affecting the health, well-being, and educational outcomes of schoolchildren. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of stunting, wasting, and un
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/d531360452754ba181347bc2bc69ca6f
Autor:
Salum A. Mapua, Marceline F. Finda, Ismail H. Nambunga, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Kusirye Ukio, Prosper P. Chaki, Frederic Tripet, Ann H. Kelly, Nicola Christofides, Javier Lezaun, Fredros O. Okumu
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2021)
Abstract Background Larval source management was historically one of the most effective malaria control methods but is now widely deprioritized in Africa, where insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) are preferred. However
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/896359109b99424ca4837ec2025a325c
Autor:
Marceline F. Finda, Fredros O. Okumu, Elihaika Minja, Rukiyah Njalambaha, Winfrida Mponzi, Brian B. Tarimo, Prosper Chaki, Javier Lezaun, Ann H. Kelly, Nicola Christofides
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2021)
Abstract Background Different forms of mosquito modifications are being considered as potential high-impact and low-cost tools for future malaria control in Africa. Although still under evaluation, the eventual success of these technologies will requ
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/c5a6d5ce72694ae8b614ef18856b32d8
Autor:
Ismail H. Nambunga, Halfan S. Ngowo, Salum A. Mapua, Emmanuel E. Hape, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Dickson S. Msaky, Nicolaus T. Mhumbira, Karim R. Mchwembo, Gerald Z. Tamayamali, Slyakus V. Mlembe, Rukiyah M. Njalambaha, Dickson W. Lwetoijera, Marceline F. Finda, Nicodem J. Govella, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Fredros O. Okumu
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 19, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2020)
Abstract Background In rural south-eastern Tanzania, Anopheles funestus is a major malaria vector, and has been implicated in nearly 90% of all infective bites. Unfortunately, little is known about the natural ecological requirements and survival str
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/61ef292ad2df493cb9d22f7e6e93edb0
Autor:
Marceline F. Finda, Nicola Christofides, Javier Lezaun, Brian Tarimo, Prosper Chaki, Ann H. Kelly, Ntuli Kapologwe, Paul Kazyoba, Basiliana Emidi, Fredros O. Okumu
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 19, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2020)
Abstract Background Malaria control in Tanzania currently relies primarily on long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying, alongside effective case management and behaviour change communication. This study explored opinions of key sta
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/91ac7190208e4a1fa56a0af90379e7d4
Autor:
Winifrida P. Mponzi, Johnson K. Swai, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Khamis Kifungo, Alvaro E. Eiras, Elis P. A. Batista, Nancy S. Matowo, Peter O. Sangoro, Marceline F. Finda, Arnold S. Mmbando, Tegemeo Gavana, Halfan S. Ngowo, Fredros O. Okumu
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss 7 (2022)
Background Understanding mosquito biting behaviours is important for designing and evaluating protection methods against nuisance biting and mosquito-borne diseases (e.g. dengue, malaria and zika). We investigated the preferred biting sites by Aedes
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/79d86dff977040e9ad32edc50b9881cd
Autor:
Johnson K. Swai, Arnold S. Mmbando, Halfan S. Ngowo, Olukayode G. Odufuwa, Marceline F. Finda, Winifrida Mponzi, Anna P. Nyoni, Deogratius Kazimbaya, Alex J. Limwagu, Rukiyah M. Njalambaha, Saidi Abbasi, Sarah J. Moore, Joanna Schellenberg, Lena M. Lorenz, Fredros O. Okumu
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2019)
Abstract Background Many subsistence farmers in rural southeastern Tanzania regularly relocate to distant farms in river valleys to tend to crops for several weeks or months each year. While there, they live in makeshift semi-open structures, usually
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/dcc7ac799b60426a8d561433dab4c46e