2025 PUBLICATIONS

Agarwal P, N'Da D.D, van der Westhuizen C.J and van Zyl R.L. (2025). A Dual in Vitro and In Silico Approach to Evaluate 1,4-Naphthoquinone-1,2,3-Triazole Hybrids Against Atovaquone-Resistant Malaria. Experimental Parasitology; 276:108991.

Aranda-Díaz A, Mwanza S, Makhanthisa T.I, Lauterbach S.B, De Amaral F, Chisenga M, Mangena B, Routledge I, Letini? B, Kasonde B, Chongwe G, Mwenda M.C, Miller JM, Hibwato T, Jacob C, Hamainza B, Bwalya S, Chiwaula J, Matoba J, Sikaala C, Chimumbwa J, Wesolowski A, Smith JL, Raman J and Hawela M. (2025).  Plasmodium falciparum Genomic Surveillance Reveals a Diversity of Kelch 13 Mutations in Zambia. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene; tpmd250110:1-12.

Aranda-Diaz A, Neubauer-Vickers E, Murle K, Palmer B, Hathaway N, Gerlovina I, Boene S, Garcia-Ulloa M, Cistero P, Katairo T, Semakuba F.D, Nsengimaana B, Gwarinda H, Garcia-Fernandez C, Louie W, Esayas E, Da Silva C, Datta D, Kiyaga S, Wiringilamaana I, Feleke S.M, Bennett A, Smith J.L, Gadisa E, Parr J.B, Conrad M.D, Raman J, Tukwasibwe S, Ssewanyana I, Rovira-Vallibona E, Tato C.M, Briggs J, Mayor A and Greenhouse B. (2025). Sensitive and Modular Amplicon Sequencing of Plasmodium falciparum Diversity and Resistance for Research and Public Health. Scienti21fic Reports; 15(1):10737.

Blumberg L.H, Raman J and Frean J. (2025). Perils, Pearls, Pitfalls, Pathogens, Pitbulls and Public Health – An Infectious Diseases Journey. Wits Journal of Clinical Medicine; 7(3):123-128.

Boanyah G.Y, Koekemoer L.L, Herren J.K and Bukhari T. (2025). Monitoring the Capacity of Microsporidia MB Transgenerational Spread in Anopheles arabiensis Populations. Insects; 16(12):1206.

Boddé M, Nwezeobi J, Korlevi? P, Makunin A, Akone-Ella O, Barasa S, Gadji M, Hart L, Kaindoa E.W, Love K, Lucas E.R, Lujumba I, Máquina M, Nagi S, Odero J.O, Polo B, Sangbakembi C, Dadzie S, Koekemoer L.L, Kwiatkowski D, McAlister E, Ochomo E, Okumu F, Paaijmans K, Tchouassi D.P, Wondji C.S, Ayala D, Durbin R, Miles A and Lawniczak M.K.N. (2025). Genomic Diversity of the African Malaria Vector Anopheles funestus. Science (New York N.Y); 389(6766):eadu3596.

Chen C-Y, Burke A.M, Munhenga G, Ismail A and Oliver S.V. (2025). Characterisation of Bacterial Symbionts of the Anopheles funestus group from KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. Acta Tropica; 266: 107653.

Domingos A, Direito A, Alves G, Maquina P, Jorge C.P, Martins J.F, Koekemoer L.L, Lopes S and Garcia L. (2025). Characterization of Anopheles Species and Entomological Indicators Following Indoor Residual Spraying Campaign in Cuando Cubango, Angola. Insects; 16(9):892.

Eloff L, Aranda-Díaz A, Routledge I, Wesolowski A, Chisenga M, Mangena B, Chimumbwa J, Sikaala C, Uusiku P, Katokele S, Raman J, Smith J and Mumbengegwi D.R. (2025). High Prevalence of Molecular Markers Associated with Artemisinin, Sulfadoxine, and Pyrimethamine Resistance in Northern Namibia. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene; tpmd240870:1-9.

Haba Y, PipPop Consortium‡, Korlevi? P, McAlister E, Lawniczak MKN, Schumer M, Rose N.H, McBride C.S, Aardema M.L, Afonso M.O, Agramonte N.M, Albright J, Alho A.M, Almeida A.P.G, Alout H, Alten B, Altinli M, Amara Korba R, Andreadis S.S, Anghel V, Arich S, Arsenault-Benoit A, Atyame C, Aubry F, Avila F.W, Ayala D, Azrag R.S, Babayan L, Bear A, Becker N, Bega A.G, Bejarano S, Ben-Avi I, Benoit J.B, Boubidi S.C, Bradshaw W.E, Bravo-Barriga D, Bueno-Marí R, Buši? N, ?abanová V, Cabeje B, Caputo B, Cardo M.V, Carpenter S, Carreton E, Chouaïbou M.S, Christian M, Coetzee M, et al. (2025).  Ancient Origin of an Urban Underground Mosquito. Science (New York, N.Y.); 390:6771.

 Hadfield K.A, Chaisi M.E, Cook C.A, Netherlands E.C, Lawton S.P, Luus-Powell W.J, Matthee C.A, Penzhorn B.L, van der Mescht L, van Zyl R.L and Smit N.J. (2025). The 5th International Congress on Parasites of Wildlife: Parasitology Talks in the African Bush. Trends in Parasitology; 41(12):1067–1079.

Hape E.E, Ngonyani A.T, Mabula D.M, Nkya J.D, Thomas C.A, Omari M.J, Siria D.J, Ngowo H.S, Koekemoer L.L and Okumu F.O. (2025). Delayed mating in the Malaria Vector Anopheles funestus Compared to Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology; 62(4):921-929.

Jobe N.B, Máquina M, Opiyo M.A, Martí-Soler H, Malheia A, Marrenjo D, Cuamba N, Pino D, Saúte F and Paaijmans K.P. (2025). Malaria Mosquito Host-Seeking Activity Times in Manhiça District, Rural Mozambique, and the Need to Better Match Entomological Surveillance Strategies to Daylight Cycles. Insects; 16(12):1264.

Kagoro F.M, Allen E, Raman J, Mabuza A, Magagula R, Kok G, Malatje G, Guerin P.J, Dhorda M, Maude R.J and Barnes K.I. (2025). Factors Affecting Integration of Early Warning System for Antimalarial Drug Resistance within Routine Surveillance System in a Pre-Elimination Setting in Sub-Saharan Africa. PLOS One; 20(6):e0305885

Kaiser M.L, Dahan-Moss Y, Koekemoer L.L, Shandukani M.B, Yewhalaw D and Brooke B.D. (2025). Anopheles stephensi and the risk of increased urban malaria in South Africa. South African Journal of Science; 121:5-6.

Kalmouni J, Jensen B.M, Ain J, Paaijmans K.P and Huijben S. (2025). Assessing Temperature-Dependent Deltamethrin Toxicity in Various kdr Genotypes of Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes. Insects; 16(3):254.

Kambou S.A.E, Sondo P, Kabore B, Bayala I.M.C, Kouevi A.F.C, Compaore E.W, Millogo K.S, Ismaila B, Rouamba T, Kazienga A, Karim D, Rouamba E, Dahal P, Otienoburu S.D, Raman J, Dhorda M, Bamba S, Guerin P.J and Tinto H. (2025). Patterns of Patent and Sub-Patent Plasmodium Falciparum Infections in Household Members of Children under Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Coverage in the Health District of Nanoro, Burkina Faso. Malaria Journal; 24:281.

Kayamba F, Karpoormath R, Obakachi V.A, Mahlalela M, Banda D, van Zyl R.L, Lala S, Zininga T, Shonhai A, Shaik B.B and Pooe O.J. (2025). A Promising Class of Antiprotozoal Agents, Design and Synthesis of Novel Pyrimidine-Cinnamoyl Hybrids. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry; 281:116944.

Lukole E.A, Cook J, Mosha J.F, Matowo N.S, Kulkarni M.A, Mallya E, Aziz T, Martin J, Rowland M, Kleinschmidt I, Manjurano A, Mosha F.W and Protopopoff N. (2025).  Community Benefits of Mass Distribution of Three Types of Dual-Active-Ingredient Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets against Malaria Prevalence in Tanzania: Evidence from a 3-Year Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial. BMC Public Health; 25(1):346. (IMPACT FACTOR 3.6).

Mamai W, Puggioli A, Wallner T, Balestrino F, Brandolini T, Marinozzi M, Celli G, Mashatola T, Kotla S.S, Gomez M, Yamada H, Bellini R and de Beer C.J. (2025). Evaluating the Performance of Three Packing Methods for Long-Distance Transport of Sterile Adult Aedes albopictus Males. Scientific Reports; 15(1):19743.

Manana P.N, Jewett S and Munhenga G. (2025). From Song to Stories: Assessing The Impact Of Exposure to Arts-Based Community Engagement Tools in Shaping Knowledge, Attitudes, and Acceptability Toward the Sterile Insect Technique for Malaria Control in South Africa. Malaria Journal; 24(1):455.

Marubini E, Musekiwa A, Maposa I,  Mazarire T, Sekgele W, Mabaso N, Dlamini  D, Mdose H, Kuonza L  and Munhenga, G. (2025). Anopheles arabiensis Larval Habitats Characterisation and Anopheles Species Diversity in Water Bodies from Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal Province. Malaria Journal; 24(1):52.

Mashatola T, Tshikae P, Govere J, Mazarire T.T, Brooke B and Munhenga G. (2025). Assessing Anopheles Species Collection Techniques in a Low Malaria Transmission Area: Implications for Vector Surveillance and Control. Malaria Journal; 24(1):204.

Misser S, Chen C.Y, Ismail A and Oliver S.V. The Effect of Larval Exposure to Plastic Pollution on the Gut Microbiota of the Major Malaria Vector Anopheles arabiensis Patton (Diptera: Culicidae). Environmental Microbiology Reports; 17(4):e70169.

Mousa A, Cuomo-Dannenburg G, Thompson HA, Bell D.J, D’Alessandro U, Gosling R, Nahum A, Barnes K.I, Raman J, Workmann L, Foo Y.S, Flegg J.A, Hocke E.F, Hansson H, Chopo-Pizarro A, Beshir K.B, Alifrangis M, Chico R.M. Sutherland .CJ, Okell L.C and Roper C. (2025) Impact of dhps Mutations on Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine Protective Efficacy and Implications for Malaria Chemoprevention. Nature Communications; 16:4248.

Naidoo K and Oliver S.V. (2025). Gene Drives: An Alternative Approach to Malaria Control? Gene Therapy; 32:25-37.

Noeth K.P, Kaiser M.L, Mashatola T, Dahan-Moss Y.L, Matamba P.A, Spillings B, Christian R, Erlank E, Tshikae B.P, Jamesboy E, Sibambo S, Nkosi B.G, Silawu B.T, Mkhabela L.J, Ndlovu F.S, Mgwenya T.P, Coetzee M, Brooke B.D, Koekemoer L.L, Munhenga G and Oliver S.V. (2025). A Review of Historical Trends in Anopheles gambiae Giles (Diptera: Culicidae) Complex Composition, Collection Trends and Environmental Effects from 2009 to 2021 in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Medical and Veterinary Entomology; 39(1):103-114.

Ntuku H, Whittemore B, Dausab L, Jang I.K, Golden A, Sheahan W, Wu X, Slater H, Domingo G.J, Das S, Duarte E, Eloff L, Bousema T, Lanke K, Gueye C.S, Prach L.M, Raman J, Uusiku P, Katokele S, Gosling R, Greenhouse B, Mumbengegwi D, and Hsiang M.S. (2025). Post-treatment duration of positivity for standard and ultra-sensitive Plasmodium falciparum antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests, a cohort study from a low-endemic setting in Namibia. EBioMedicine; 111:105489.

Oduola A.O, Inyama P.U, Samdi L.M, Okeke I, Yina G, Ntadom G, Adeogun A, Oyeniyi T.A, Esema M, Atting I.A, Ukpong B, Ambrose K, Hendershot A, Mihigo J, Yoshimizu M, Koekemoer L, Langa Z, Erlank E, Coetzee M, Seyoum A. (2025). Identification of the Anopheles marshallii group and Vector Species Composition in the Forest Ecozone of Akwa Ibom State, Southern Nigeria. Malaria Journal; 24(1):347.

Otieno F.G, Barreaux P, Belvinos A.S, Makhulu E.E, Onchuru T.O, Wairimu A.W, Omboye S.M, King'ori C.N, Sokame B.M, Nyamache A.K, Herren J.K. (2025). The dissemination potential of Microsporidia MB in Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes is modulated by temperature. Scientific Reports; 15(1):28839.

Patel N.F and Oliver S.V. (2025). The Effect of Artificial Cold Selection on the Behaviour and Immune Response of the Major Malaria Vector Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae). Acta Tropica; 268:107731.

Raman J, Mabona M, Nyawo Q, Mangena B, Kok G, Mathaba L, Malatje G, Lauterbach SB, Makhanthisa T.I, Gwarinda H, Letini? B.D, Ndadza A, Raswiswi E, Shandukani M, Baloyi E, Fekema Z, Ismail A, Featherston J, Greenhouse B, Smith J.L and Aranda-Diaz A. (2025). Very Low Prevalence of Validated kelch13 Mutations and Absence of Histidine-Rich Protein 2/3 Double Gene Deletions in South African Malaria-Eliminating Districts (2022-2024). The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene; tpmd250204.

Salomane N, Mafuna T, Allie F, Mahlangu JS, van Zyl RL, Pooe O and Simelane M. (2025). The Impact of Iso-mukaadial Acetate on Plasmodium falciparum Transcriptional Gene Regulation. Scientific Reports; 15(1):42381.

Sarrassat S, Toure M, Diarra A, Keita M, Coulibaly H, Arou A.Z, Traore M, Tangara C.O, Bradley J, Muller G, Majambere S, Beier J.C, Vontas J, Traore S.F, Diop S, Kleinschmidt I and Doumbia S. (2025). Evaluation of Attractive Targeted Sugar Baits, A New Outdoor Vector Control Strategy against Malaria: Results from a cluster randomised open-label parallel arm controlled trial in Southwestern Mali. The Journal of Infection; 91(1):106524.

Sarrassat S, Toure M, Traore M, Diarra A, Coulibaly H, Arou A.Z, Tangara C.O, Muller G, Beier J.C, Vontas J, Bradley J, Traore S.F, Doumbia S and Kleinschmidt I. (2025). High Exposure to Malaria Vector Bites Despite High Use of Bednets in a Setting of Seasonal Malaria in Southwestern Mali: The Urgent Need for Outdoor Vector Control Strategies. Parasites and Vectors; 18(1):274.

Sriruttan-Nel C, Cairns C, Boughan S, Moodley B, Sun L.M, Chan W.Y, Ismail A, Mwazha A, Bennimahadeo P, Manickchund N, Moyo M, Nkwanyana T, Msimang M.Z, Essa A, Frean J and Moosa M-Y. (2025). Central Nervous System Infection by Free-Living Nematode Cephalobus Cubaensis in a Human Host in Africa. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease; 10(2):37.

Thickstun C, Lukole E, Mosha J.F, Manjurano A, Kleinschmidt I, Mosha F.W, Charlwood J.D, Rowland M, Jolly A, Zwerling A, Protopopoff N and Kulkarni M. (2025).  Inter-cluster Contamination: a Semi-variance Analysis of Community Effect Ranges of Malaria Vector Control Interventions in a Four-Armed Malaria Trial in Muleba, Tanzania. Malaria Journal; 24(1):184.

Topazian H.M, Charles G.D, Schmit N, Pianella M, Marshall J.M, Kleinschmidt I, Hauck K and Ghani A.C. (2025). Estimating the Potential Impact of Surveillance Test-And-Treat Posts to Reduce Malaria in Border Regions in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Modelling Study. Malaria Journal; 24(1):127.

 van den Berg H, Amwele H.R, Brooke B.D, Fortelius L.E, Jain T,  Karunaratne S.H.P.P, Munyinda N.S, Rubio-Palis Y, Yadav R.S and Kleinschmidt I. (2025). DDT: Last Mile in the Global Phase-Out of Its Use for Disease Vector Control? Lancet Planet Health; 9(8):101283.

Whitehead L, Swart V.R, Gryzenhout M and Koekemoer L.L. (2025). Multigene Phylogeny of South African Anopheles Mosquitoes. African Entomology; 33:e20136.

Woodland J.G, Coertzen D, Wicht K.J, Hidalgo V.F, Pasaje C.F.A, Godoy L.C, Qahash T, Mmonwa M.M, Dziwornu G.A, Wambua L, Harries S, Korkor C.M, Njoroge M, Gibhard L, Taylor D, Leshabane M, Langeveld H, Rabie T, Reader J, van der Watt M, Venter N, Erlank E, Aswat A.S, Koekemoer L.L, Yeo T, Jeon J.H, Fidock D.A, Gamo F.J, Wittlin S, Niles J.C, Llinas M, Coulson L.B, Birkholtz L.M. and Chibale K. (2025). The ATM Kinase Inhibitor AZD0156 is a Potent Inhibitor of Plasmodium Phosphatidylinositol 4-Kinase (PI4Kβ) and is an Attractive Candidate for Medicinal Chemistry Optimisation against Malaria. Angewandte Chemie (International Edition); 64: e202425206.

Technical reports:

Dahan-Moss Y, Munhenga G, Kaiser ML, Riddin M, Matamba A, Shanahan M, Kachali K, Makhubela M, Marubini E, Sekgele W, Mazarire TT, Jamesboy E, Oliver S, Mouatcho J, Tshikae P, Mabika L, Dlamini D, Mabaso N, Nyawo Z, Shabangu S, Ledwaba T, Manyasha M, Koekemoer LL, Brooke B. Malaria vector surveillance report update, South Africa, January – December 2023. PHBSA.2025;3(2):40-56