New Mosquito Net reduces Malaria Cases

Swiss TPH A new type of bed net with two active ingredients, a pyrethroid insecticide plus an insect growth hormone, could prevent millions of cases of malaria according to a new study published yesterday in The Lancet. Swiss TPH contributed to the study through statistical design and data analysis. (Photo: Study finds that combination nets are a better choice for tackling malaria in areas where mosquitoes are resistant to the single chemical used in traditional bed nets. © Todd Jennings for Swiss Malaria Group)

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