Malaria outbreak facilitated by increased mosquito breeding sites near houses and cessation of indoor residual spraying, Kole district, Uganda, January-June 2019

Malaria outbreak facilitated by increased mosquito breeding sites near houses and cessation of indoor residual spraying, Kole district, Uganda, January-June 2019

Abstract Background In June 2019, surveillance data from the Uganda’s District Health Information System revealed an outbreak of malaria in Kole District. Analysis revealed that cases had exceeded the outbreak threshold from January 2019. The Ministry of Health deployed our team to investigate the a...

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Main Authors: Maureen Nabatanzi, Vivian Ntono, John Kamulegeya, Benon Kwesiga, Lilian Bulage, Bernard Lubwama, Alex. R. Ario, Julie Harris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Malaria
Outbreak
Stagnant water
Uganda
IRS
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14245-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14245-y

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