Substandard bed nets and malaria: Causes, Impact and Solutions [ 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2023 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) are a cornerstone of malaria control. LLIN undergo strict testing overseen by WHO and are subject to inspections prior to delivery to recipient countries. Despite this, we found that LLINs delivered to Papua New Guinea (PNG) between 2013 and 2019 were ineffective against malaria mosquitoes. Concurrently we observed a massive rise in malaria in PNG. This study is aimed at understanding the causes and impact of substandard LLINs on the global malaria burden.

Funding Amount $827,057

Funding Scheme Ideas Grants

Chief Investigator Dr Stephan Karl

Notes Ideas Grants