Implementation of malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring interventions in Nigeria

Abstract Malaria vector surveillance is required to determine disease transmission dynamics, vector insecticide susceptibility status, suitable control strategies and impact of control interventions. However, capacity and resources for vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring is oft...

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Main Authors: Abiodun Obembe, Adedayo O. Oduola, Adedapo Adeogun, Uwem Inyang, Tolulope Oyeniyi, Abiodun Olakiigbe, Ayodele Babalola, Petrus Inyama, Samdi Lazarus, Ifeanyi Okeke, Mary Esema, Okefu Oyale Okoko, Mamudu Omo-Eboh, Perpetua Uhomoibhi, Mohammed Bala, Samson Awolola
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Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Global Health Research and Policy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41256-024-00397-4
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author Abiodun Obembe
Adedayo O. Oduola
Adedapo Adeogun
Uwem Inyang
Tolulope Oyeniyi
Abiodun Olakiigbe
Ayodele Babalola
Petrus Inyama
Samdi Lazarus
Ifeanyi Okeke
Mary Esema
Okefu Oyale Okoko
Mamudu Omo-Eboh
Perpetua Uhomoibhi
Mohammed Bala
Samson Awolola
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Adedayo O. Oduola
Adedapo Adeogun
Uwem Inyang
Tolulope Oyeniyi
Abiodun Olakiigbe
Ayodele Babalola
Petrus Inyama
Samdi Lazarus
Ifeanyi Okeke
Mary Esema
Okefu Oyale Okoko
Mamudu Omo-Eboh
Perpetua Uhomoibhi
Mohammed Bala
Samson Awolola
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description Abstract Malaria vector surveillance is required to determine disease transmission dynamics, vector insecticide susceptibility status, suitable control strategies and impact of control interventions. However, capacity and resources for vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring is often inadequate in most countries at risk of vector-borne diseases. Collaborations and linkages between malaria control policy makers and existing research institutions generating vector surveillance research data are often weak, thereby hindering the availability of data for decision-making. A national vector surveillance programme, mobilizing all stakeholders towards quality data generation and policy making, is required for effective data-driven country-wide vector control. This paper provides an analysis and suggested future directions for such synergized national malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring system currently being implemented by all research and policy stakeholders in Nigeria. The harmonized national vector surveillance system described here can be used as a model for the development or improvement of such structures in other countries with high malaria transmission risks.
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spelling doaj-art-e33ee87106854f98b4bbb28e87591ef72025-08-20T02:46:08ZengBMCGlobal Health Research and Policy2397-06422024-12-01911910.1186/s41256-024-00397-4Implementation of malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring interventions in NigeriaAbiodun Obembe0Adedayo O. Oduola1Adedapo Adeogun2Uwem Inyang3Tolulope Oyeniyi4Abiodun Olakiigbe5Ayodele Babalola6Petrus Inyama7Samdi Lazarus8Ifeanyi Okeke9Mary Esema10Okefu Oyale Okoko11Mamudu Omo-Eboh12Perpetua Uhomoibhi13Mohammed Bala14Samson Awolola15Department of Zoology, Kwara State UniversityAbt Associates- U. S. President’s Malaria Initiative Evolve Project NigeriaNigerian Institute of Medical ResearchUnited States Agency for International Development/PMINigerian Institute of Medical ResearchNigerian Institute of Medical ResearchNigerian Institute of Medical ResearchAbt Associates- U. S. President’s Malaria Initiative Evolve Project NigeriaAbt Associates- U. S. President’s Malaria Initiative Evolve Project NigeriaAbt Associates- U. S. President’s Malaria Initiative Evolve Project NigeriaNational Malaria Elimination Programme, Federal Ministry of HealthNational Malaria Elimination Programme, Federal Ministry of HealthNational Malaria Elimination Programme, Federal Ministry of HealthNational Malaria Elimination Programme, Federal Ministry of HealthNational Malaria Elimination Programme, Federal Ministry of HealthNigerian Institute of Medical ResearchAbstract Malaria vector surveillance is required to determine disease transmission dynamics, vector insecticide susceptibility status, suitable control strategies and impact of control interventions. However, capacity and resources for vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring is often inadequate in most countries at risk of vector-borne diseases. Collaborations and linkages between malaria control policy makers and existing research institutions generating vector surveillance research data are often weak, thereby hindering the availability of data for decision-making. A national vector surveillance programme, mobilizing all stakeholders towards quality data generation and policy making, is required for effective data-driven country-wide vector control. This paper provides an analysis and suggested future directions for such synergized national malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring system currently being implemented by all research and policy stakeholders in Nigeria. The harmonized national vector surveillance system described here can be used as a model for the development or improvement of such structures in other countries with high malaria transmission risks.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41256-024-00397-4
spellingShingle Abiodun Obembe
Adedayo O. Oduola
Adedapo Adeogun
Uwem Inyang
Tolulope Oyeniyi
Abiodun Olakiigbe
Ayodele Babalola
Petrus Inyama
Samdi Lazarus
Ifeanyi Okeke
Mary Esema
Okefu Oyale Okoko
Mamudu Omo-Eboh
Perpetua Uhomoibhi
Mohammed Bala
Samson Awolola
Implementation of malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring interventions in Nigeria
Global Health Research and Policy
title Implementation of malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring interventions in Nigeria
title_full Implementation of malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring interventions in Nigeria
title_fullStr Implementation of malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring interventions in Nigeria
title_full_unstemmed Implementation of malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring interventions in Nigeria
title_short Implementation of malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring interventions in Nigeria
title_sort implementation of malaria vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring interventions in nigeria
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s41256-024-00397-4
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