Project Title: Longitudinal community evaluation of survivorship, Fabric integrity and bio-efficacy of piperonyl butoxide (PBO) insecticide treated nets (ITENs); Veeralin Ultra compared to Olyset Plus nets in Tanzania
Project Description: More than 2 billion Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) have been deployed for malaria control in subSaharan Africa (SSA) between 2004 to 2019 (1). However, recent data shows that ITNs are only lasting 2 years (2) as they are thrown away when they become torn. With the population of SSA set to reach 2 billion by 2050 it is essential that stronger ITNs are deployed to protect more people from malaria for longer. A simple way... More than 2 billion Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) have been deployed for malaria control in subSaharan Africa (SSA) between 2004 to 2019 (1). However, recent data shows that ITNs are only lasting 2 years (2) as they are thrown away when they become torn. With the population of SSA set to reach 2 billion by 2050 it is essential that stronger ITNs are deployed to protect more people from malaria for longer. A simple way to measure I TN functional duration (durability) and to predict if the I TN will still be in use the next year in Tanzania and elsewhere will allow National Malaria Control programs to select value for money ITNs and distribute the right number of nets in continuous distribution and universal access campaigns. We aim to estimate the functional durability and costeffectiveness of a new longer lasting I TN, Veeralin@ IJltra compared to Olyset@Plus ITNs in Tanzania using rapid data collection methods.
Principal Investigator : Sarah Moore
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Time frame: (2023-02-07) - (2026-08-31)
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Normal)
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