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Ecological niche modelling of Rift Valley fever virus vectors in Baringo, Kenya.
Ochieng, AO; Nanyingi, M; Kipruto, E; Ondiba, IM; Amimo, FA; Oludhe, C; Olago, DO; Nyamongo, IK; Estambale, BB (University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne zoonotic disease that has an impact on human health and animal productivity. Here, we explore the use of vector presence modelling to predict the distribution of RVF ... -
Mapping potential Anopheles gambiae s.l. larval distribution using remotely sensed climatic and environmental variables in Baringo, Kenya.
Amadi, JA; Ong'amo, GO; Olago, DO; Oriaso, SO; Nyamongo, IK; Estambale, BB (University of Nairobi, 2018)Anopheles gambiae s.l. (Diptera: Culicidae) is responsible for the transmission of the devastating Plasmodium falciparum (Haemosporida: Plasmodiidae) strain of malaria in Africa. This study investigated the relationship ... -
"We don't want our clothes to smell smoke": changing malaria control practices and opportunities for integrated community-based management in Baringo, Kenya.
Amadi, JA; Olago, DO; Ong'amo, GO; Oriaso, SO; Nyamongo, IK; Estambale, BB (University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND: The decline in global malaria cases is attributed to intensified utilization of primary vector control interventions and artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs). These strategies are inadequate in ...