PhD research: Nature-based solutions to control malaria and aquatic snail-borne diseases in Ethiopia

Date
October 2023 to September 2028
Countries
Category
Keywords
aquatic ecosystem
Ethiopia
nature-based solution
plant larvicides
plant molluscicides
vector-borne diseases control
riparian buffer
Institutions
Jimma University (Ethiopia)
Research fields
Medicine and Health Sciences

Malaria and Snail-borne diseases are parasitic diseases that cause significant health and socio-economic impact around the world. They are most prevalent tropical diseases and a leading cause of morbidity. Previous vector-borne disease control approaches shown several limitations. This research will investigate the potential of nature-based solutions to control the vectors. The outcomes will be used to support policy makers.