The impact of large and small dams on malaria transmission in four basins in Africa
Abstract Expansion of various types of water infrastructure is critical to water security in Africa. To date, analysis of adverse disease impacts has focused mainly on large dams. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of both small and large dams on malaria in four river basins in sub-Saha...
Main Authors: | Solomon Kibret, Matthew McCartney, Jonathan Lautze, Luxon Nhamo, Guiyun Yan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-06-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-92924-3 |
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