On the cost-effectiveness of insecticide-treated wall liner and indoor residual spraying as additions to insecticide treated bed nets to prevent malaria: findings from cluster randomized trials in Tanzania

On the cost-effectiveness of insecticide-treated wall liner and indoor residual spraying as additions to insecticide treated bed nets to prevent malaria: findings from cluster randomized trials in Tanzania

Abstract Background Despite widespread use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and other tools, malaria caused 409,000 deaths worldwide in 2019. While indoor residual spraying (IRS) is an effective supplement, IRS is moderately expensive and logistically challenging. In endemic areas, IRS requ...

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Main Authors: Kihomo Robert Mpangala, Yara A. Halasa-Rappel, Mohamed Seif Mohamed, Ruth C. Mnzava, Kaseem J. Mkuza, Peter E. Mangesho, William N. Kisinza, Joseph P. Mugasa, Louisa A. Messenger, George Mtove, Aggrey R. Kihombo, Donald S. Shepard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Malaria prevention
Cost
Tanzania
Insecticide-Treated Wall liner
Indoor residual spraying
Vector control
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11671-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11671-2

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