Malaria risk in Ethiopian cities and countryside
Malaria Epidemiology across Rural and Urban Landscapes in Ethiopia
This work looks at how malaria spreads and whether mosquito control can better protect people living in Ethiopian cities and rural areas where the invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito is present.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11515813 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you live in Ethiopia, researchers will compare malaria risk from cities to the countryside by tracking cases, testing blood for infection and antibodies, and mapping where malaria-carrying mosquitoes are found. Teams will collect and identify mosquitoes, paying special attention to the invasive Anopheles stephensi, and test them for malaria parasites. The project will also compare communities with different mosquito-control programs to see which approaches are linked to fewer infections. Findings will be used to recommend cost-effective, locally tailored control strategies for urban and rural settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are residents of selected urban and nearby rural areas in Ethiopia, especially in neighborhoods where Anopheles stephensi is suspected or confirmed, who are willing to provide health information and brief blood samples.
Not a fit: People who live outside the study sites or outside Ethiopia, or those not willing to provide samples or health information, are unlikely to receive direct benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could guide targeted mosquito-control strategies that reduce malaria cases in urban and rural Ethiopian communities.
How similar studies have performed: Past programs have achieved large reductions in rural malaria in parts of sub‑Saharan Africa, but efforts focused on urban malaria and controlling the Anopheles stephensi invasion are newer and the best strategies are still being worked out.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yan, Guiyun — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Yan, Guiyun
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.