Rapid reduction of malaria following introduction of vector control interventions in Tororo District, Uganda: a descriptive study

Rapid reduction of malaria following introduction of vector control interventions in Tororo District, Uganda: a descriptive study

Abstract Background In 2012, Tororo District had the highest malaria burden in Uganda with community Plasmodium prevalence of 48%. To control malaria in the district, the Ministry of Health introduced universal distribution of long lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) in 2013 and added indoor re...

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Main Authors: David W. Oguttu, Joseph K. B. Matovu, David C. Okumu, Alex R. Ario, Allen E. Okullo, Jimmy Opigo, Victoria Nankabirwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Incidence
Reduction
Vector
Control
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-1871-3

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