Controlling Emerging Anopheles Stephensi in Ethiopia and Sudan (CEASE) is a comprehensive research initiative focused on addressing the significant threat posed by the invasive malaria vector Anopheles stephensi in the Horn of Africa. This adaptable mosquito species has rapidly expanded its range, particularly in urban settings, where it can efficiently transmit malaria parasites.
The SEASE project brings together a diverse team of experts from various disciplines, including epidemiology, parasitology, entomology, mathematical and geostatistical modeling, and medical anthropology. By combining their expertise, researchers aim to develop effective strategies for controlling the spread of An. stephensi and mitigating the associated malaria risk.
The project’s interdisciplinary approach will involve a range of activities, such as entomological surveillance to monitor the distribution and abundance of An. stephensi, epidemiological studies to assess the burden of malaria in areas with high An. stephensi prevalence, and the development and evaluation of targeted vector control interventions. Additionally, mathematical and geostatistical modeling will be employed to predict the potential spread of An. stephensi and inform decision-making regarding vector control efforts.
