Overcoming practical challenges to pilot Sierra Leone’s first school-based distribution of piperonyl butoxide-synergist ITNs: findings from a 2023 assessment in Kono district by Keith Esch, Fredrick Yamba, Kevin Opondo, Musa Sillah-Kanu, David Schnabel, Prince Owusu, Raymond Sudoi, Malia Skjefte, Wani Lahai, Mohamed G. Sheku, Mariama Kabba Jibatteh, Augustine Ngegbe, Jenny Carlson, Temitayo Labor, Djenam Jacob, Charlene Youseff, Elisabeth Tyler, Prince Nallo, Dennis Marke, Stephen Poyer

“…Abstract Background Continuous distribution of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) through schools is increasingly utilized by National Malaria Programmes across sub-Saharan Africa to maintain coverage between three-year mass distribution campaigns. …”
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Evaluation of Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis in Three Senegalese Districts Treated for Onchocerciasis with Ivermectin. by Nana O Wilson, Alioune Badara Ly, Vitaliano A Cama, Paul T Cantey, Daniel Cohn, Lamine Diawara, Abdel Direny, Mawo Fall, Karla R Feeser, LeAnne M Fox, Achille Kabore, Amadou F Seck, Ngayo Sy, Daouda Ndiaye, Christine Dubray

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Hypocalcemia in sepsis: analysis of the subcellular distribution of Ca2+ in septic rats and LPS/TNF-α-treated HUVECs by Wencheng He, Lei Huang, Hua Luo, Yang Zang, Youzhong An, Weixing Zhang

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Factors Affecting Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets in Households Among Children Under Five Years of Age in Kazo Town Council, Kazo District. by Tumwebaze, Rodgers

“…The study was carried on factors affecting utilization of insecticide treated nets in household’s song children under five years of age in Kazo town council, Kazo district. …”
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Factors associated with malaria infection among children after distribution of PBO-pyrethroid synergist-treated nets and indoor residual spraying in north-western Tanzania. by Ummi Abdul Kibondo, Jenny Renju, Eliud Lukole, Jacklin F Mosha, Franklin W Mosha, Alphaxard Manjurano, Mark Rowland, Natacha Protopopoff

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Effectiveness of a national mass distribution campaign of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying on clinical malaria in Malawi, 2018–2020 by Audrey E Pettifor, Tisungane Mvalo, Irving Hoffman, Jonathan J Juliano, Varun Goel, Jennifer S Smith, Jessie K Edwards, Michael Emch, Hillary M Topazian, Austin Gumbo, Katerina Brandt, Michael Kayange

“…The WHO recommends mass distribution of long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets (LLINs) every 3 years, but a national longitudinal evaluation has never been conducted in Malawi to determine LLIN effectiveness lifespans.Methods Using District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2) health facility data, available from January 2018 to June 2020, we assessed malaria risk before and after a mass distribution campaign, stratifying by age group and comparing risk differences (RDs) by LLIN type or annual application of indoor residual spraying (IRS).Results 711 health facilities contributed 20 962 facility reports over 30 months. …”
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The resistance status of Anopheles gambiae s.l. in Chikwawa district, Southern Malawi by Miss Shupikai Kambiring'oma, Miss Judith Banda, Dr Elizabeth Bandason, Dr Themba Mzilahowa, Mr Owen Ndalama

“…These include the continued distribution of PBO nets on a wide scale to reach most parts of Chikwawa district and Malawi as a whole. …”
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Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by Lois community of Kakching district, Manipur, India by Salam Shyamchandra Singh, Laldinfeli Ralte, Hmingremhlua Sailo, Athokpam Pinokiyo, M. Roma Devi, Sandhyarani Devi Khomdram, Y. Tunginba Singh

“…We identified 236 traditional medicinal plant species distributed in 80 families and 184 genera used for treating 59 distinct medical conditions under 13 recognized categories of ailments in the present study. …”
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Forecast distribution of cattle manure processing technologies in the Russian Federation by A. Yu. Briukhanov, E. V. Shalavina, E. V. Vasilev

“…Direct nitrous oxide and methane emission in this District in terms of CO2-eq. according to the Inventory data (2021) was 180.7 thousand t/year; when calculated by the basic distribution of technologies (2021) – 388.7 thousand t/ year; when calculated by the forecast distribution of technologies (2025) – 375.8 thousand t/year. …”
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Allergic-rhinitis related knowledge, diagnosis, and treatment among general practitioners in Chaoyang District, Beijing by Ning Chen, Yali Zhao

“…Methods: By using simple random sampling, 432 GPs from 21 community health centers of Chaoyang District of Beijing were chosen between August and September 2020. …”
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Comparing Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants for Malaria Treatment in Kabuula Sub-County Lyantonde District. by Kirya, Ali

“…This study aimed to assess the medicinal plants used for malaria treatment and to evaluate the attitudes of residents towards these plants in Kaliiro and Kashagama parishes of Kabuula Sub County, Lyantonde District, Uganda. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from field surveys with qualitative data from semi-structured interviews. …”
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Insecticide-treated nets utilization and influencing factors on middle school students in Southeast Nigeria. A cross-sectional study by Egbobe JohnPaul Otuomasiri, Magnus Michael Sichalwe, Ezaka Ephraim Ibeabuchi

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Prevalence of malaria and associated factors among pregnant women in East Dembia District Northwest Ethiopia by Mekonnen Sisay, Meseret Kebede, Atalay Goshu Muluneh

“…Conclusion Malaria is still a public health problem among pregnant women in East Dembia district. The present study indicated that adequate distribution of bed net, its community ownership, and eradication of stagnant water in regular basis might be helpful to prevent and control malaria. …”
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LLIN Evaluation in Uganda Project (LLINEUP2) - Effect of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) treated with pyrethroid plus pyriproxyfen vs LLINs treated with pyrethroid plus pipe... by Samuel Gonahasa, Jane Frances Namuganga, Martha J Nassali, Catherine Maiteki-Sebuguzi, Isaiah Nabende, Adrienne Epstein, Katherine Snyman, Joaniter I Nankabirwa, Jimmy Opigo, Martin J Donnelly, Grant Dorsey, Moses R Kamya, Sarah G Staedke

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The status of ownership and utilization of long-lasting insecticidal treated nets in war-torn Tigray, Ethiopia by Gebregziabher Berihu Gebrekidan, Hagos Degefa Hidru, Haftom Gebrehiwot Woldearegay, Mengistu Hagazi Tequare, Tedros Bereket, Gebru Hailu Redae, Mohamedawel Mohamedniguss Ebrahim, Gebrekiros Gebremichael Meles, Abadi Kidanemariam Berhe, Yemane Berhane Tesfau, Muzey Gebremichael Berhe, Gebremedhin Gebreegziabher Gebretsadik, Hailay Gebretnsae, Meresa Gebremedhin Weldu, Weldegerima Gebremedhin Hagos, Aregay Gebremedhin Gebreset, Micheale Hagos Debesay, Rieye Esayas, Akeza Awealom Asgedom, Mache Tsadik

“…In Ethiopia, despite prevention efforts, malaria continues to be a significant issue, particularly in the post-war Tigray region. Insecticide-treated net (ITN) is a key preventive tool, but data on its distribution and usage in this region are limited. …”
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Increasing coverage and decreasing inequity in insecticide-treated bed net use among rural Kenyan children. by Abdisalan M Noor, Abdinasir A Amin, Willis S Akhwale, Robert W Snow

“…By the end of 2005, following the expansion of heavily subsidized clinic distribution system, ITN coverage rose to 23.5%. In 2006 a large-scale mass distribution of ITNs was mounted providing nets free of charge to children, resulting in a dramatic increase in ITN coverage to 67.3%. …”
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The Outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Al-Hsseiniya District /Karbala province in Iraq: A control strategy by Basim Al-Adhadh

“…In parallel, a public awareness campaign was carried out by distributing brochures to breeder families. Following the tick control campaign (from October to December 2022), there were no cases reported in Al-Husseiniya district/Karbala Province by the Ministry of Health (MoH). …”
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Assessment of water handling practices in households and related health impacts: a case study in Deyniile District, Mogadishu, Somalia by Mohamed Hassan Mohamed, Hardeep Rai Sharma, Predrag Ilić, Yahye Elmi, Abdikarim Abdi Adam

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Factors associated with malaria among 3 to 59 months old children in Boromo and Gaoua Health Districts, Burkina, 2020 by Pauline Kiswendsida Yanogo, Chantal Yanogo, Halidou Tinto

“…In order to make available baseline data for the study on the efficacy of supervised 3 doses SMC distribution, this study was intended to identify malaria-associated factors in children from 0 to 59 months old in the two health districts. …”
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Physical and insecticidal durability of PermaNet® 3.0 and Olyset® plus piperonyl butoxide-synergist insecticide-treated nets in Sierra Leone: results of durability monitoring from... by Raymond Kiprop Sudoi, Keith Esch, Frederick Yamba, Laurent Iyikirenga, Charlene Youssef, Prince Nallo, Isabel Swamidoss, Carla Mapp, Dennis Marke, Samuel Juana Smith, Ronald Carshon-Marsh, Musa Sillah-Kanu, Dave Schnabel, Jacky Raharinjatovo, Jenny Carlson, Rebecca Levine, Evelyne Alyko, Ramlat Jose, Tony Hughes, Djenam Jacob, Yemane Yihdego, Kevin Opondo, Stephen Poyer

“…Abstract Background The performance of two piperonyl butoxide (PBO-synergist) insecticide-treated net (ITN) brands, PermaNet® 3.0 and Olyset® Plus, were evaluated under field conditions in two neighboring districts in Sierra Leone over 36 months to estimate median ITN survival, understand insecticidal efficacy, and identify factors influencing ITN durability. …”
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