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 Malaria is a dreadful scourge that kills hundreds of thousands of people every year. Technological innovations are a huge help in tackling the struggle against malaria. These include malaria surveillance systems built using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS is a powerful tool for studying spatial patterns and processes. This article highlights how malaria surveillance is […]

 Malaria a parasitic disease carried by mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles, which are known vectors for the disease continues to kill hundreds of thousands of people a year and is responsible for millions of cases a year, but this is down from millions of deaths and cases a couple of decades ago. Much progress has

 Mozambique, not as well-known as Angola and not as majestic as South Africa, is a beautiful country. Its future is of some importance as it was one of the African countries to experience a revolution in the 20th century. It was torn apart following a war of liberation in the 1970s. It is a significant

With its unique biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and rich mix of cultures and languages, Mozambique is renowned for its scenic beauty and cultural diversity. However, the country faces challenges from vector-borne diseases (VBD) such as malaria, dengue fever, and chikungunya, all transmitted by mosquitoes and other insects. Effective vector surveillance plays a crucial role in addressing

 Malaria is one of the most pressing global public health issues, and despite a real advancement in diagnostics, drugs, and interventions to treat, prevent, and control malaria, both surveillance and vector control remain daunting tasks, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where the highest number of malaria cases persistently occur. Mozambique is a country burdened by malaria

 Malaria is a significant public health problem in many poor countries around the world, and it often leads to unnecessary deaths. A mosquito-borne parasite is the source of this illness, and it kills hundreds of thousands of people, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria is a completely preventable and treatable disease, but lack of access to

 Of all the other measures fighting malaria, the most important is the simple bed net namely the long-lasting insecticidal net, or LLIN. Here we review the story of the successes and problems of bed nets, which threaten to delay the dream of eliminating malaria. The Role of Bed Nets in Malaria Prevention Malaria is a

 Compounded by drug and insecticide resistance, the disease affects millions of people around the world and is the cause of more deaths than any other infectious disease. The management of malaria relies on a robust surveillance system. A malaria surveillance system helps to track outbreaks, assesses the spread of the disease, follows the progress of

 Mozambique (a country on the south-eastern coast of Africa) is a nested beauty surrounded by great coastlines and abundant wildlife and images. It has a diverse range of culture embraced by its warm hearted and welcoming people. Despite such lovely descriptions, Mozambique is heavily faced with public health challenges. Malaria is commonly one of such

 Essentially at the frontline of the malaria war are detection and prevention efforts. The parasite transmitted to humans through the bite of an Anopheles mosquito continues to kill and disable millions of people around the world. It is a major threat to public health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Although better treatment and preventive medicine have