Malaria is a major health concern in many low- and middle-income countries, including India, especially in cities where mosquitoes are adapting to changing environments. As a major contributor to malaria cases in Southeast Asia, India faces ongoing challenges in controlling the disease in urban areas. While some studies have looked at local factors affecting mosquito-borne diseases, there is limited large-scale research on how economic conditions, water access, storage habits, and disease prevention strategies influence malaria spread. Understanding these connections is key to improving malaria control in India’s growing cities.
One Health Trust researchers are studying how different factors influence malaria transmission in urban areas. Their goal is to identify key reasons why malaria persists despite control efforts in two major cities in the state of Gujarat in India. Through conducting a large-scale household survey in Surat and Ahmedabad—two cities that continue to report a high number of malaria cases – our researchers will gain data to design more effective public health strategies and targeted interventions.
