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New Research Points Out the Urgency to Integrate Vector Control in Government’s Irrigation Expansion Efforts to Stem Potential Rise in Malaria and Bilharzia in Malawi
7 August 2025
A section of the irrigation scheme (Photo:@LSTM)
This press release shares insights from the findings of the Shire-Vec project, a four-year research collaboration focused on managing vector-borne diseases in Malawi’s Lower Shire Valley.
It outlines how environmental changes tied to large-scale irrigation schemes such as those under the Shire Valley Transformation Project may increase the risk of vector borne diseases like malaria and schistosomiasis. The release highlights key recommendations for integrating vector-borne disease control into agricultural and irrigation planning.
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