Last Updated: 21/11/2023

Macrocyclic lactones as an additional measure for malaria parasite and vector control in Ethiopia

Objectives

This proejct aims to conduct comparative efficacy and pharmacokinetic studies of different macrocyclic lactones (MLs) in local cattle breeds targeting the vector mosquitoes, evaluate and compare the MLs regarding their sporontocidal and gametocytocidal effect on the malaria parasite.

Principal Institution

Ghent University (UGent), Belgium

Principal Investigators / Focal Persons

Mathias Devreese
Gemechu Iticha
Luc Duchateau

Date

Oct 2019 — Sep 2023

Funding Details
Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO), Belgium

Grant ID: 4d85e23b-c95a-40c3-8a5a-b14878d34635
Country / Project Site(s)

Ethiopia

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