High Confidence
New Approaches Needed to Combat New Mosquito in African Cities
Global, Africa
The study highlights the rise of Anopheles stephensi, an invasive mosquito spreading across African cities, posing a new challenge to malaria control efforts. It emphasizes the importance of raising awareness and addressing human behaviors, such as water storage and fever response, to prevent the mosquito from becoming a widespread threat.
Theme Areas
Behavior Goal
Encourage communities to adopt practices that reduce mosquito breeding, such as proper water storage and management of standing water, and to seek timely treatment for fever.
Target Audiences
Methods & Approaches
Implementers & Partners
- Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs
- U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI)
Donors & Sponsors
- U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI)
Key Takeaways
- 1Raising awareness early is critical to preventing the establishment of Anopheles stephensi in African cities.
- 2Community behaviors, such as water management and fever response, play a significant role in controlling the spread of this invasive mosquito.