Factors affecting community participation in drone-based larviciding using Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) for bio-control of malaria vectors in Rwanda
This study highlights strong community awareness and acceptance of drone-based larviciding, with its effectiveness in reducing mosquito abundance and malaria risks, along with the safety of Bti and drones. The findings advocate integrating drone-based larviciding into national malaria control strategies by enhancing community education, building local expertise, and adopting innovative financing mechanisms for scalability and sustainability.
Authors
- Clarisse Musanabaganwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9006-8310)
- Eric Remera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6084-8877)
- Emmanuel Hakizimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9386-9850)
- Mathew Piero Ngugi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0226-9092)
- Dunia Munyakanage
- Claude Mambo Muvunyi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4180-442X)
- Domina Asingizwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2181-7920)
- Eric Rutayisire
- Alphonse Mutabazi
- Elias Niyituma
- E. D. Kokwaro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4707-2998)
- Xavier Misago
- Aimable Mbituyumuremyi
- Mamy Muziga Ingabire
Institutions
- Kenyatta University (KE)
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
- Ministry of Health (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05310-z
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76