Spatio-temporal heterogeneity of urban malaria in Libreville, Gabon (2012–2023): neighborhood-level hotspot analysis for micro-stratified control
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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Objective
The aim is to analyze the spatial and temporal patterns of malaria transmission in Libreville and identify persistent hotspots.