July 30, 2025Open Access

Estimating probabilities of malaria importation in southern Mozambique through P. falciparum genomics and mobility patterns

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APArnau PujolBarcelona Institute for Global Health ACArlindo ChidimatembueManhiça Health Research Centre CSClemente da SilvaWellcome Sanger Institute

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A Bayesian approach estimates malaria importation rates in Southern Mozambique, indicating significant sources and patterns essential for elimination strategies.

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Imported malaria is a critical challenge for elimination efforts in low transmission areas like southern Mozambique.
The study found that 42% of infections in targeted districts were classified as imported, mainly from Inhambane.
Genetic analysis showed significantly lower relatedness between southern and northern/central Mozambique parasites.
Variations in importation rates between districts highlight the need for tailored elimination strategies in Mozambique.

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Pujol et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0945e6551bb0af8cf0db https://doi.org/10.7554/elife.107136.1

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A Bayesian approach estimates malaria importation rates in Southern Mozambique, indicating significant sources and patterns essential for elimination strategies.

Estimating probabilities of malaria importation in southern Mozambique through P. falciparum genomics and mobility patterns

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Estimating probabilities of malaria importation in southern Mozambique through P. falciparum genomics and mobility patterns

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