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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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