Publication: Dr Ambrose Oruni releases a paper on “Chlorfenapyr bednets effectively overcome pyrethroid resistance escalation in highly resistant Anopheles malaria vectors in Uganda”

In many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, malaria mosquitoes have become resistant to pyrethroids, the insecticides used for decades on standard bed nets. This resistance makes malaria harder to control. This study, published in Scientific Reports in January 2026, evaluated newly introduced Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) with different modes of action. Researchers conducted Uganda’s first experimental hut trials:…

International Women’s Day 2026 celebration at CRID

The Centre for Research on Infectious Diseases (CRID) marked International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 with a series of impactful activities that combined solidarity, dialogue, and celebration. To commemorate Women’s Day, CRID’s women organized three main activities: a charity visit to a medical centre, a debate session, and a multidisciplinary sports competition. On Wednesday, March 4,…

Publication: “Optimizing Insecticide Deployment Strategies to Delay Quantitative Resistance in Mosquito Populations”, by Sylvère Kezeta & al.

  Insecticides are one of the main tools used to control mosquitoes that spread malaria. However, over time, mosquitoes can adapt and become resistant, which makes these insecticides less effective. This growing resistance is a serious challenge for public health and reduces the impact of malaria control efforts. In this study, Sylvère Kezeta – Bondja,…