ICTS:31060

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Malaria Elimination In Sub-Saharan Africa: An Evolutionary Game Perspective

Malaria Elimination In Sub-Saharan Africa: An Evolutionary Game Perspective

(2025). Malaria Elimination In Sub-Saharan Africa: An Evolutionary Game Perspective. SciVideos. https://youtube.com/live/WsS8w8weDL4

Malaria Elimination In Sub-Saharan Africa: An Evolutionary Game Perspective. SciVideos, Mar. 18, 2025, https://youtube.com/live/WsS8w8weDL4 

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Samit Bhattacharyya
Talk numberICTS:31060
Source RepositoryICTS-TIFR
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Abstract

The 2021 WHO Malaria Report revealed that most Sub-Saharan African countries fell short of the 2020 Global Technical Strategy (GTS) targets, largely due to inconsistent use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) driven by various socioeconomic factors.

This research talk leverages data from 38 SSA countries and game-theoretic models to uncover key patterns and emerging trends in malaria control. By analyzing historical data and generating optimized projections, the study identifies critical barriers—including economic constraints, behavioural resistance, and declining ITN efficacy—that contributed to these shortfalls. It also provides country-specific recommendations on the likelihood of achieving the GTS 2025 and 2030 goals.

Simulated intervention scenarios highlight actionable strategies, particularly the role of public-sector engagement in subsidizing ITN distribution to mitigate financial barriers for vulnerable populations. Additionally, using the Cobb-Douglas production model, the study demonstrates how integrated strategies can enhance donor-funded efforts and promote long-term economic sustainability within malaria elimination programs.

This talk will emphasize the necessity of aligning public health interventions with economic policies to sustain high ITN coverage and accelerate progress toward malaria eradication.