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F. Okumu

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h-index: 46
Works: 251
Citations: 6,828

Most-cited papers

Reflections on the 2021 World Malaria Report and the future of malaria control
April Monroe, N. A. Williams, S. Ogoma, C. Karema +1 more
2022Malaria Journal112 citations Open access
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Anopheles stephensi in Africa requires a more integrated response
A. Mnzava, April Monroe, F. Okumu
2022Malaria Journal74 citations Open access
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Changes in contributions of different Anopheles vector species to malaria transmission in east and southern Africa from 2000 to 2022
Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Naomi H. Urio, M. Jumanne, H. Ngowo +3 more
2023Parasites & Vectors67 citations Open access
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Rapid age-grading and species identification of natural mosquitoes for malaria surveillance
D. Siria, R. Sanou, Joshua Mitton, Emmanuel P. Mwanga +13 more
2022Nature Communications53 citations Open access
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Elevating larval source management as a key strategy for controlling malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Africa
F. Okumu, S. J. Moore, Prashanth Selvaraj, Arnon Houri Yafin +41 more
2025Parasites & Vectors46 citations Open access
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Using ecological observations to improve malaria control in areas where Anopheles funestus is the dominant vector
Najat F Kahamba, M. Finda, H. Ngowo, Betwel J. Msugupakulya +4 more
2022Malaria Journal45 citations Open access
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The needs and opportunities for housing improvement for malaria control in southern Tanzania
Ramadhani M. Bofu, Ellen M. Santos, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Najat F Kahamba +7 more
2023Malaria Journal37 citations Open access
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Discovery of knock-down resistance in the major African malaria vector Anopheles funestus
Joel O. Odero, Tristan P. W. Dennis, B. Polo, Joachim Nwezeobi +16 more
2024Molecular Ecology29 citations Open access
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Effects of agricultural pesticides on the susceptibility and fitness of malaria vectors in rural south-eastern Tanzania
Naomi H. Urio, P. G. Pinda, A. J. Ngonzi, Letus Muyaga +8 more
2022Parasites & Vectors28 citations Open access
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Distribution and insecticide resistance profile of the major malaria vector Anopheles funestus group across the African continent
D. W. Wangrawa, Joel O. Odero, Francesco Baldini, F. Okumu +1 more
2024Medical and Veterinary Entomology27 citations Open access
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Genetic markers associated with the widespread insecticide resistance in malaria vector Anopheles funestus populations across Tanzania
Joel O. Odero, I. Nambunga, J. P. Masalu, Gustav Mkandawile +15 more
2024Parasites & Vectors21 citations Open access
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Geospatial modelling of dry season habitats of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus, in south-eastern Tanzania
Najat F Kahamba, F. Okumu, M. Jumanne, Khamis Kifungo +4 more
2024Parasites & Vectors18 citations Open access
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Perspectives of African stakeholders on gene drives for malaria control and elimination: a multi-country survey
M. Finda, Elijah O. Juma, Najat F Kahamba, Rosheen S. Mthawanji +7 more
2023Malaria Journal17 citations Open access
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Outdoor biting and pyrethroid resistance as potential drivers of persistent malaria transmission in Zanzibar
R. M. Musiba, Brian B. Tarimo, April Monroe, Dickson S. Msaky +13 more
2022Malaria Journal17 citations Open access
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Assessing the impact of a novel house design on the incidence of malaria in children in rural Africa: study protocol for a household-cluster randomized controlled superiority trial
S. Mshamu, Arnold S. Mmbando, Judith Meta, J. Bradley +10 more
2022Trials17 citations Open access
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Advances in the genetic characterization of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus, and implications for improved surveillance and control
Joel O. Odero, I. Nambunga, D. W. Wangrawa, A. Badolo +5 more
2023Malaria Journal16 citations Open access
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The effect of light and ventilation on house entry by Anopheles arabiensis sampled using light traps in Tanzania: an experimental hut study
Arnold S. Mmbando, J. Bradley, Deogratius Kazimbaya, Robert Kasubiri +5 more
2022Malaria Journal16 citations Open access
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Genomic Analysis Reveals a New Cryptic Taxon Within the Anopheles gambiae Complex With a Distinct Insecticide Resistance Profile in the Coast of East Africa
Sophia H Mwinyi, K. L. Bennett, Sanjay C. Nagi, B. Kabula +8 more
2025Molecular Ecology14 citations Open access
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Using transfer learning and dimensionality reduction techniques to improve generalisability of machine-learning predictions of mosquito ages from mid-infrared spectra
Emmanuel P. Mwanga, D. Siria, Joshua Mitton, I. Mshani +6 more
2022bioRxiv14 citations Open access
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Analysis of the 24-h biting patterns and human exposures to malaria vectors in south-eastern Tanzania
Muwonge C Mukisa, Jibsam J Kassano, Y. Mwalugelo, Charles Ntege +5 more
2024Parasites & Vectors13 citations Open access
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A matter of timing: Biting by malaria-infected Anopheles mosquitoes and the use of interventions during the night in rural south-eastern Tanzania
I. H. Namango, S. Moore, Carly Marshall, Adam Saddler +15 more
2024PLOS Global Public Health13 citations Open access
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Key considerations, target product profiles, and research gaps in the application of infrared spectroscopy and artificial intelligence for malaria surveillance and diagnosis
I. Mshani, D. Siria, Emmanuel P. Mwanga, Bazoumana B D Sow +10 more
2023Malaria Journal13 citations Open access
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Using Bayesian state-space models to understand the population dynamics of the dominant malaria vector, Anopheles funestus in rural Tanzania
H. Ngowo, F. Okumu, E. Hape, I. Mshani +2 more
2022Malaria Journal12 citations Open access
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Mosquito Net Use in Early Childhood and Survival to Adulthood in Tanzania.
G. Fink, Sigilbert Mrema, S. Abdulla, S. Kachur +5 more
2022New England Journal of Medicine12 citations Open access
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Sugar and blood: the nutritional priorities of the dengue vector, Aedes aegypti
F. Tenywa, J. J. Musa, R. M. Musiba, J. K. Swai +3 more
2024Parasites & Vectors11 citations Open access
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Relationships between biological age, distance from aquatic habitats and pyrethroid resistance status of Anopheles funestus mosquitoes in south-eastern Tanzania
P. G. Pinda, Dickson S. Msaky, Letus Muyaga, I. Mshani +7 more
2022Malaria Journal10 citations Open access
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Volatile pyrethroid spatial repellents for preventing mosquito bites: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ingrid Chen, Sarah L. Miller, Daniel Msellemu, A. Lugenge +46 more
2025EBioMedicine9 citations Open access
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Entomological survey of sibling species in the Anopheles funestus group in Tanzania confirms the role of Anopheles parensis as a secondary malaria vector
Salum A. Mapua, B. Samb, I. Nambunga, Gustav Mkandawile +9 more
2024Parasites & Vectors9 citations Open access
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Influence of larval growth and habitat shading on retreatment frequencies of biolarvicides against malaria vectors
Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Swedi K Ngajuma, Athuman N Ngayambwa, Baraka E Kidwanga +4 more
2024Scientific Reports9 citations Open access
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Small-scale field evaluation of transfluthrin-treated eave ribbons and sandals for the control of malaria vectors in rural Tanzania
Arnold S. Mmbando, Winifrida P Mponzi, H. Ngowo, Khamis Kifungo +8 more
2023Malaria Journal9 citations Open access
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Participatory approaches for raising awareness among subsistence farmers in Tanzania about the spread of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors and the possible link to improper agricultural pesticide use
N. Matowo, M. Tanner, Benigni A Temba, M. Finda +3 more
2022Malaria Journal9 citations Open access
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Empowering rural communities for effective larval source management: A small-scale field evaluation of a community-led larviciding approach to control malaria in south-eastern Tanzania
Salum A. Mapua, A. Limwagu, D. Kishkinev, Khamis Kifungo +8 more
2024Parasite Epidemiology and Control8 citations Open access
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Reagent-free detection of Plasmodium falciparum malaria infections in field-collected mosquitoes using mid-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning
Emmanuel P. Mwanga, Prisca A. Kweyamba, D. Siria, I. Mshani +10 more
2024Scientific Reports8 citations Open access
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Using image segmentation models to analyse high-resolution earth observation data: new tools to monitor disease risks in changing environments
F. Trujillano, Gabriel Jimenez, E. Manrique, Najat F Kahamba +5 more
2024International Journal of Health Geographics8 citations Open access
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Screening of malaria infections in human blood samples with varying parasite densities and anaemic conditions using AI-Powered mid-infrared spectroscopy
I. Mshani, Frank M. Jackson, Rehema Y. Mwanga, Prisca A. Kweyamba +10 more
2024Malaria Journal8 citations Open access
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Societal uses of the main water bodies inhabited by malaria vectors and implications for larval source management
Najat F Kahamba, Felista S. Tarimo, Khamis Kifungo, Winifrida P Mponzi +8 more
2024Malaria Journal8 citations Open access
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Rapid classification of epidemiologically relevant age categories of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus
Emmanuel P. Mwanga, D. Siria, I. Mshani, Sophia H Mwinyi +6 more
2024Parasites & Vectors8 citations Open access
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Sterilized Anopheles funestus can autodisseminate sufficient pyriproxyfen to the breeding habitat under semi-field settings
Hamisi J. Kunambi, H. Ngowo, A. Ali, Naomi H. Urio +8 more
2023Malaria Journal8 citations Open access
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Is grip strength linked to body composition and cardiovascular risk markers in primary schoolchildren? Cross-sectional data from three African countries
M. Gerber, Serge A. Ayekoé, B. Bonfoh, J. Coulibaly +21 more
2022BMJ Open8 citations Open access
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Rapid assessment of the blood-feeding histories of wild-caught malaria mosquitoes using mid-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning
Emmanuel P. Mwanga, Idrisa S. Mchola, Faraja E. Makala, I. Mshani +12 more
2024Malaria Journal7 citations Open access
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Semi-field experiments reveal contrasted predation and movement patterns of aquatic macroinvertebrate predators of Anopheles gambiae larvae
Hudson Onen, E. Kaindoa, J. Nkya, A. Limwagu +5 more
2025Malaria Journal6 citations Open access
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Scalable camera traps for measuring the attractiveness of sugar baits for controlling malaria and dengue vectors
F. Meza, F. Tenywa, Simon Ashall, F. Okumu +2 more
2024Parasites & Vectors6 citations Open access
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Effects of sample preservation methods and duration of storage on the performance of mid-infrared spectroscopy for predicting the age of malaria vectors
Jacqueline N. Mgaya, D. Siria, Faraja E. Makala, Joseph P. Mgando +3 more
2022Parasites & Vectors6 citations Open access
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Heterogeneous malaria transmission patterns in southeastern Tanzania driven by socio-economic and environmental factors
Linda N. Mukabana, I. Mshani, J. Gachohi, Elihaika G. Minja +10 more
2025Malaria Journal5 citations Open access
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Field surveys in rural Tanzania reveal key opportunities for targeted larval source management and species sanitation to control malaria in areas dominated by Anopheles funestus
Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Nicolaus S Mhumbira, Dawson T Mziray, Masoud Kilalangongono +8 more
2024Malaria Journal5 citations Open access
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Evaluation of the DN-Mini (miniaturized double net) trap for sampling host-seeking Anopheles mosquitoes in malaria-endemic villages of southern Tanzania
A. Limwagu, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Masoud Kilalangongono, Y. Mwalugelo +3 more
2024PLoS ONE5 citations Open access
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The bionomics of Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles funestus inside local houses and their implications for vector control strategies in areas with high coverage of insecticide-treated nets in South-eastern Tanzania
A. Limwagu, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, H. Ngowo, Y. Mwalugelo +6 more
2024PLoS ONE5 citations Open access
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Effects of vegetation densities on the performance of attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) for malaria vector control: a semi-field study
Letus Muyaga, F. Meza, Najat F Kahamba, Rukiyah M. Njalambaha +4 more
2023Malaria Journal5 citations Open access
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Some residual malaria transmission may be “out of control” but “within reach” of current tools
Joseph M. Wagman, C. Fornadel, F. Okumu
2022Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America5 citations Open access
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Association between physical activity, nutritional status and cognitive performance among school children in southern Tanzania
Fahad S. Mwakalebela, Elihaika G. Minja, Y. Mwalugelo, Erick Killel +12 more
2025Frontiers in Public Health4 citations Open access
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