Day: December 5, 2023

New Species of Mosquito Native to Asia Invading Jigjiga, Ethiopia

New Species of Mosquito Native to Asia Invading Jigjiga, Ethiopia

Anopheles stephensi is a major vector of malaria in Asia and the Arabian Peninsula, and its recent invasion into Africa poses a major threat to malaria control and elimination efforts on the continent. The mosquito is well adapted to urban environments, and its presence in Africa could potentially lead to an increase in malaria transmission in cities. Most of the knowledge about An stephensi ecology in Africa has been generated from studies conducted during the rainy season, when vectors are most abundant Continue reading “New Species of Mosquito Native to Asia Invading Jigjiga, Ethiopia”