Gaps in protection to Anopheles exposure in high malaria endemic regencies of Papua Province, Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria in eastern Indonesia remains high despite significant reductions and local elimination in other parts of the country. Malaria control activities that have been implemented include early diagnosis and prompt treatment, provision of Long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs), and indoor residual spraying (IRS). To expedite malaria elimination in this region, a rapid entomological assessment combined with human behaviour observations (HBOs) were conducted in eight high malaria endemic regencies in Papua Province, Indonesia. The present study focuses on identifying gaps in protection against mosquito biting indoors and outdoors that may contribute to the sustained transmission and persistently high endemicity.

Methods

This research was carried out alongside

SUBMITTER: Rozi IE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11990486 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature