High-resolution spatio-temporal risk mapping for malaria in Namibia: a comprehensive analysis
While the study acknowledges certain limitations, such as population mobility and incomplete clinical case reporting, it underscores the importance of continuously refining geostatistical techniques to provide timely and accurate support for malaria elimination efforts. The high-resolution spatial risk maps presented in this study have been instrumental in guiding the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services in prioritizing and targeting malaria prevention efforts. This two-stage spatio-temporal approach offers a valuable tool for identifying hotspots and monitoring malaria risk patterns, ultimately contributing to the achievement of national and sub-national elimination goals.
Authors
- Su Yun Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4648-9844)
- Stark Katokele
- Ewan Cameron (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8842-3811)
- Dominic Lucero
- Punam Amratia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5128-3288)
- Chivimbiso Maponga
- Ophilia Lukubwe
- Petrina Uusiku
- Tasmin L. Symons (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2565-701X)
- Susan F. Rumisha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7058-488X)
- Peter W. Gething (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6759-5449)
- Jerobeam Hamunyela
- Song Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5565-2290)
- Mark Connell
- Wilma Soroses
- Ernest Moyo
- Nelly Ntusi
Institutions
- Ifakara Health Institute (TZ)
- The Kids Research Institute Australia (AU)
- Curtin University (AU)
- National Library of Namibia (NA)
- Clinton Health Access Initiative (US)
- National Institute for Medical Research (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2024-10-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05103-w
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation