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