Prof Charles Wondji, CRID’s Executive Director and Head of the LSTM Research Unit at CRID, will lead a team of experts to generate robust evidence to support the adoption of spatial repellents as a novel tool to reduce malaria burden in Africa. Malaria prevention relies heavily on insecticide-based interventions, notably insecticide-treated nets. However, efforts to…
On July 4, 2025, the Cameroon National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) delegation, led by Dr. Zeh Meka, Permanent Secretary, visited CRID. The tour aimed to explore CRID’s technical capabilities and foster collaboration in the fight against malaria. The visitors were welcomed by CRID’s Executive Director Prof. Charles Wondji and a batch of researchers. They were…
Anopheles mosquitoes are becoming increasingly resistant to commonly used insecticides, particularly pyrethroids, the primary chemicals in bed nets across Africa. Beyond genetic mutations, which are known to play a key role in this enhanced resistance, researchers are now investigating another potential contributor: the mosquito’s microbiome. Mosquito microbiome refers to all the microorganisms (like bacteria, fungi,…