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Generate further evidence about spatial repellents to help prevent vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. Led by Univ. of Notre Dame. Funded by Unitaid.

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Wonderful week of learning, sharing, and connecting at #TropMed25 as we discussed research findings and innovative approaches to vector control.

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@JohnsHopkinsSPH and AEGIS representation at #TropMed25 sharing findings and observations from a retail audit conducted in Bidibidi refugee settlement in Uganda. Thanks Steve and Kaci for continuing to show up and share lessons learned to the scientific community!

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Join the @AEGISProgram team members at #TropMed25 - Symposium 186: Spatial Repellents to Prevent #Dengue and #Malaria: From Active Ingredient Discovery to Policy and Rollout Evaluations on Thursday at 8 AM

@KEMRI_Kenya @JohnsHopkinsCCP

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A huge AEGIS milestone achieved! The WHO announced a conditional recommendation for SRs in the fight against #malaria, informed by studies including the AEGIS Kenya cRCT, led by @NotreDame & @KEMRI_Kenya and funded by @UNITAID.

Learn more: https://t.co/wa0TPpgAr9

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Madhushi Sandamini from the @RemediumOne team presented a poster titled, "Changes in Domestic Mosquito Control after installing a spatial repellent in Gampaha District" at the 138th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association in July.

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“Capturing such early perceptions can enhance both the design and messaging of future interventions to better align with community needs”

New paper from @KEMRI_Kenya @JohnsHopkinsIH @JohnsHopkinsCCP details results from initial TIPs analysis in Kenya RCT
https://t.co/H3WQZfEd3d

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On #WMD2025, we're reminded ending malaria is not just a health imperative – it’s an investment in a healthier, more equitable, & safer future. Part of this investment, is data generation for new vector control tools, like spatial repellents, to complement existing tools

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JHU partners, Dr. Steve Harvey & Lucy Baker, visited Sri Lanka study site & the @RemediumOne social science team. With a flurry of social science activities ongoing, this served as a prime opportunity for collaboration, brainstorming, & discussions of lessons learned thus far.

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Wrapped up a terrific Vector Control Working Group meeting last week. In addition to the engaging presentations, conferences like these give @AEGISProgram team members an opportunity to meet in person and foster an outstanding partnership.

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Ahead of #IWD2025, we celebrate the outstanding contributions of women in #malaria and #dengue research from the @AEGISProgram and globally.

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AEGIS members are looking forward presentations and collaboration at the 20th Annual RBM VCWG Meeting in a few weeks!

[RBM VCWG @RBM_VCWG]

⏰30 Days To Go RBM VCWG 20th Annual Meeting!! 🔷Date: 3-5 March 2025
🇧🇯 Venue: Hotel Golden Tulip Le Diplomate #Cotonou, #Benin
🔷Theme: Empowering local leadership for optimal malaria #vector control impact
@endmalaria
🇧🇯REGISTER NOW! 👇🏾👇🏾
https://t.co/NyM62ZxG41

[Notre Dame Research @UNDResearch]

Could a simple, low-cost device that hangs on a wall lead to reduced malaria transmission?

A @NotreDame study showed that a spatial repellent can have transformational outcomes on malaria infections. A new video spotlights the paths that can follow.

https://t.co/OueUzCQ47d

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#ICYMI Kenya #malaria RCT results were published last month in The Lancet! Exciting milestone for AEGIS partners @KEMRI_Kenya @CDCgov @UNITAID @SCJohnson @JohnsHopkinsCCP

Learn more here: https://t.co/anlCJHTR1V

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"..this is the first trial to show the significant impact that spatial repellents can have when deployed in the fight against malaria and is a major step towards a WHO recommendation for a completely new class of vector control tools"

https://t.co/anlCJHTjcn

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Last week, the entire Sri Lanka cRCT study team gathered to celebrate the progress and discuss the future for the trial. We are fortunate to have such a strong team implementing study activities.

@RemediumOne @DengueUnit

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@ndeckinstitute faculty & Lead PI Dr. Achee as well as Kenya and Mali cRCT site PIs @eochomo and Dr. Sagara, had an opportunity to showcase AEGIS progress & lessons learned last week during the Spatial Repellent symposium at the #TropMed24 conference.

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Insightful #TropMed24 poster from our @KEMRI_Kenya and @JohnsHopkinsSPH research team on parallel social science study to the #malaria cRCT in Kenya.

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Poster LB-9439 - Consumer and retailer perceptions about mosquito control product effectiveness and popularity in Busia County, western Kenya: Results from retail audit, free-listing, and ranking
@ASTMH @AEGISProgram @UNITAID @KEMRI_Kenya #tropmed24

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If you are in attending the @ASTMH conference, don't forget to stop by Symposium 148: Spatial Repellents to Prevent #Dengue and #Malaria: Evidence and Policy Updates tomorrow at 3PM - will include presentations from @eochomo and Dr. Sagara, our Kenya and Mali cRCT PIs #TropMed24

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Looking forward to @ASTMH #TropMed24 this week!

Don't miss presentation of #malaria RCT results in the spatial repellent symposium and social science results during poster sessions!

[Unitaid @UNITAID]

In Kenya, the Unitaid-funded AEGIS project is rolling out spatial repellents where malaria rates are high. Early signs point to a breakthrough. Breakthroughs like these are critical in the fight against malaria.

https://t.co/qnzdxd7e7X