Burden and determinants of asymptomatic malaria among adults living in urban and rural areas in Gabon in 2023: a community-based cross-sectional study
The substantial burden of asymptomatic malaria in adults, particularly in rural Gabon, underscores the need to broaden malaria control strategies. These interventions must be broadened to include adult populations, considering occupational exposure and local transmission dynamics. Expanding screening and treatment and improving ITN access and use are critical to reduce the hidden reservoir and achieve malaria elimination.
Authors
- Héléna Noéline Kono
- Luccheri Ndong Akomezoghe
- Bédrich Pongui Ngondza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5109-3177)
- Coella Joyce Mihindou
- Marielle Karine Bouyou Akotet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1399-2438)
- Reine Moutongo
- Meredith Ada Mengome
- Dimitri Ardin Moussavou Mabika
- Jacques Mari Ndong Ngomo
- Noé Patrick M’Bondoukwé
- Denise Patricia Mawili-Mboumba
- Bridy Chesly Moutombi Ditombi
Institutions
- Université des Sciences de la Santé (GA)
- Wildlife Conservation Society Congo (CG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05672-4
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00