Household predictors of malaria episode in northern Uganda: its implication for future malaria control.

Background: Uses of indoor residual spraying (IRS), long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINS) and treatment with artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) are greatly promoted in the northern part of Uganda as mitigating strategies for malaria episodes. Unfortunately, the region remains the fourth highest malaria burden in Uganda with a prevalence of 12%. This study assesses household predictors of malaria episodes in northern Uganda and their impact on malaria episodes at the household level.

High insecticide resistances levels in Anopheles gambiaes s.l. in northern Uganda and its relevance for future malaria control.

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the level of insecticide resistance and diversity in Anopheles mosquitoes in northern Uganda. Standard WHO insecticide susceptibility test assays were used to test for susceptibility to 0.5% malathion, 0.