Birkinesh Ameneshewa
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Recent Articles
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Masaninga F, Mukumbuta N, Ndhlovu K, Hamainza B, Wamulume P, Chanda E, et al.
Malar J
. 2018 Apr;
17(1):173.
PMID: 29690873
Background: Zambia was an early adopter of insecticide-treated nets strategy in 2001, and policy for mass distribution with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in 2005. Since then, the country has implemented...
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Chanda E, Ameneshewa B, Bagayoko M, Govere J, Macdonald M
Trends Parasitol
. 2016 Oct;
33(1):30-41.
PMID: 27720141
The increasing global threat of emerging and re-emerging vector-borne diseases (VBDs) poses a serious health problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends integrated vector management (IVM) strategy for combating VBD...
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Chanda E, Mzilahowa T, Chipwanya J, Ali D, Troell P, Dodoli W, et al.
Bull World Health Organ
. 2016 Jun;
94(6):475-80.
PMID: 27274600
Problem: Indoor residual spraying and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are key tools for malaria vector control. Malawi has struggled to scale up indoor residual spraying and to improve LLIN coverage...
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Chanda E, Ameneshewa B, Mihreteab S, Berhane A, Zehaie A, Ghebrat Y, et al.
Malar J
. 2015 Dec;
14:488.
PMID: 26630934
Background: Contemporary malaria vector control relies on the use of insecticide-based, indoor residual spraying (IRS) and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). However, malaria-endemic countries, including Eritrea, have struggled to effectively deploy...
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Chanda E, Ameneshewa B, Angula H, Iitula I, Uusiku P, Trune D, et al.
Malar J
. 2015 Aug;
14:302.
PMID: 26242587
Background: Namibia has made tremendous gains in malaria control and the epidemiological trend of the disease has changed significantly over the past years. In 2010, the country reoriented from the...
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Masaninga F, Muleba M, Masendu H, Songolo P, Mweene-Ndumba I, Mazaba-Liwewe M, et al.
Asian Pac J Trop Med
. 2014 Oct;
7S1:S88-92.
PMID: 25312199
Objective: To determine the distribution of yellow fever (YF) vectors species in Northwestern and Western of Zambia, which sampled mosquitoes inside and outside houses in rural, urban, peri-urban and forest...
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Mutero C, Kramer R, Paul C, Lesser A, Miranda M, Mboera L, et al.
Malar J
. 2014 Aug;
13:305.
PMID: 25107509
Background: Policy decisions for malaria control are often difficult to make as decision-makers have to carefully consider an array of options and respond to the needs of a large number...
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van den Berg H, Zaim M, Yadav R, Soares A, Ameneshewa B, Mnzava A, et al.
Environ Health Perspect
. 2012 Jan;
120(4):577-82.
PMID: 22251458
Background: Data on insecticide use for vector control are essential for guiding pesticide management systems on judicious and appropriate use, resistance management, and reduction of risks to human health and...
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Matthews G, Zaim M, Yadav R, Soares A, Hii J, Ameneshewa B, et al.
Environ Health Perspect
. 2011 Jul;
119(11):1517-22.
PMID: 21742577
Background: Legislation and regulation of pesticides used in public health are essential for reducing risks to human health and the environment. Objective: We assessed the global situation on legislation and...
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van den Berg H, Hii J, Soares A, Mnzava A, Ameneshewa B, Dash A, et al.
Malar J
. 2011 May;
10:125.
PMID: 21569601
Background: It is critical that vector control pesticides are used for their acceptable purpose without causing adverse effects on health and the environment. This paper provides a global overview of...