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Malaria modeling field-strengthening: ACoMVeC

Objectives

To support malaria mathematical modeling capacity-building efforts across sub-Saharan Africa with a specific focus on vector control

Rationale and Abstract

Establishing the African Consortium in Modeling for Effective Vector Control (ACoMVeC) together with seven research institutes across the continent, bringing together African scientists and northern partners in the U.S. and United Kingdom to help improve malaria control. They will train 15 PhD level modelers at both French- and English-speaking African universities in transmission dynamics modeling, coding compartmental models using R or Python, statistical methods, understanding uncertainty, and using models for policy. These modelers will investigate several independent projects including modelling the impact of insecticide resistance on malaria transmission. They will also set up technical advisory groups to help national malaria control programs identify key operational research projects for modeling and effectively leverage modeling approaches to facilitate decision making.

Thematic Categories

Health Workforce
Vector Control

Date

Jul 2022 — Jul 2025

Total Project Funding

$3M

Funding Details
Project Site

Cameroon

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