Spatio-temporal heterogeneity of urban malaria in Libreville, Gabon (2012–2023): neighborhood-level hotspot analysis for micro-stratified control

Mohamed Hassani Mohamed-Djawad; Bridy Chesly Moutombi Ditombi; Jacques Mari Ndong Ngomo; Ornella Anaïse Mbang Nguema; Ahmed Adissa Agbanrin; Bédrich Pongui Ngondza; Héléna Noéline Kono; Tatiana Nymane; Joinito Ombago; Valentin Migueba; L. James; Dimitri Ardin Moussavou Mabicka; Coella Joyce Mihindou; Luccheri Ndong Akomezoghe; Joël Tobie Ndong Mouity; Denise Patricia Mawili-Mboumba; Marielle Karine Bouyou-Akotet; Noé Patrick M’Bondoukwé

doi:10.1186/s12936-026-05865-5

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The aim is to analyze the spatial and temporal patterns of malaria transmission in Libreville and identify persistent hotspots.
Conducted neighborhood-level analysis of malaria transmission data from 2012 to 2023.
Utilized spatial analytics to map areas of high malaria incidence.
Identified recurrent hotspots for targeted interventions.
Malaria transmission shows significant spatial heterogeneity in Libreville neighborhoods.
Recurrent hotspots were identified, indicating areas with ongoing malaria risk.
Findings support the need for micro-stratified control strategies targeting specific neighborhoods.

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Hotspot analysis reveals dynamic malaria patterns in Libreville, suggesting targeted control measures.

Abstract

Malaria transmission in Libreville is highly heterogeneous and dynamic, with predominant mesoendemic neighborhoods and recurrent hotspots. Findings support micro-stratified strategies prioritizing recurrent clusters and integrating fine-scale spatial analytics into national surveillance.

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Mohamed-Djawad et al. (2026) studied this question.

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