Project

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

Code

01W04723

Duration

01 October 2023 → 30 September 2028

Funding

Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund

Promotor

Peter Goethals

Fellow

Mahmud Ahmednur Mohammed

Research disciplines

Medical and health sciences
- Environmental health and safety
- Preventive medicine

Keywords

aquatic ecosystem Ethiopia nature-based solution vector-borne diseases control plant molluscicides plant larvicides riparian buffer

Project description

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.