Résumé
Vector control remains an important component of malaria control, particularly in Africa where most infant deaths occur. Among the different methods, insecticide-treated bednets seem to be a suitable way to reduce morbidity and child mortality in endemic areas. To facilitate their large-scale use and to investigate alternative vector control methods, the authors propose three current directions of research that are already being explored in Africa through a collaborating network involving several African countries: (1) vector genetics, (2) insecticide resistance and (3) vector control strategies.
To improve the existing control tools against malaria vectors in Africa and to investigate alternative vector control methods, three current directions of research, related to vector genetics, insecticide resistance and vector control strategies are explored.