In a recent article written by Gerry Killeen and Sarah Moore An article published in the recent edition of the Malaria Journal says the long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual sprays (IRS) have decimated malaria transmission by killing indoor-feeding mosquitoes. However, complete elimination of malaria transmission with these proven methods is confounded by vectors that evade pesticide contact by feeding outdoors, write Gerry Killeen and Sarah Moore of Ifakara Health Institute. Read more.

Introducing an intervention with system-wide effect, such as the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests in areas where malaria is still a public health problem, should be accompanied by system strengthening measures to better attain the goal of improving quality of care. Read

Scientists at Ifakara Health Institute have continued to study the population genetic structure of two species of malaria vector mosquitoes. In an article published recently, they say ecological conditions along the Kilombero valley in Tanzania influence the distribution and population density of Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles gambiae.

In an ordinary war, children under five years of age cannot be on the battle field. But in the war against malaria, there is an exception. "Tanzanian children less than five years of age have become courageous fighters," says Dr. Kafuruki Shubis. These fighters are the children participating in the trial of a new malaria vaccine. Read the full story here.