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Bed nets alone are not enough: Scientist urges Kenya to rethink malaria fight

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2 September 2026

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Health

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Kenya

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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Kenya must update its malaria control strategies as mosquitoes have adapted by biting at different times and locations, diminishing the effectiveness of bed nets. Enhanced surveillance, tailored interventions per region, and adoption of new identification technologies are recommended to address evolving mosquito behavior and species.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Health.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must shift your malaria-related product or service from relying solely on indoor, night-time protection to multi-tactic approaches that cover new mosquito activity patterns. Current solutions miss risks outside traditional settings and hours, opening a clear path for tools using AI and improved surveillance.

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1 source · 2 Sep 2026

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