A comparison of malaria prevalence, control and management strategies in irrigated and non-irrigated areas in eastern Kenya

This study was conducted in Bura irrigation scheme in Tana River County and the pastoral area in Ijara, Garissa County

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 11 August 2016

• Country: Kenya
• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Climate and Environment
• Authors: Muriuki, J Muth, Kitala, P, Muchemi, G, Njeru, I, Karanja, J, Bett, B

Abstract

This study was conducted in Bura irrigation scheme in Tana River County and the pastoral area in Ijara, Garissa County in the eastern Kenya to establish the knowledge, attitude and practices on malaria transmission, control and management, and determine malaria prevalence and the associated risk factors.

This work is part of the Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) programme

Citation

Muriuki, J.Muth, Kitala, P., Muchemi, G., Njeru, I., Karanja, J., Bett, B., A comparison of malaria prevalence, control and management strategies in irrigated and non-irrigated areas in eastern Kenya, Malaria Journal, vol.15, issue 2, 2016

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A comparison of malaria prevalence, control and management strategies in irrigated and non-irrigated areas in eastern Kenya

Published 11 August 2016