Evaluating the Impact of Insecticide-Treated Nets on Malaria Transmission in Rural Uganda

Maina Mwaura F.

School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

                                                                       ABSTRACT
Malaria remains a major public health challenge in rural Uganda, with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among children under five and pregnant women. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have been widely implemented as a primary intervention in malaria control strategies, contributing to reductions in malaria transmission, morbidity, and mortality. This review evaluates the impact of ITNs on malaria transmission in rural Uganda, exploring their effectiveness in reducing malaria incidence and deaths, especially in high-risk populations. Despite their success, ITNs face challenges including insecticide resistance, reduced durability, and inconsistent usage, which hinder their full potential. The review also examines the socio-economic and environmental factors that influence ITN usage, as well as the emerging concerns of insecticide resistance and its implications for longterm malaria control. The findings suggest that while ITNs remain a cornerstone of malaria prevention, their sustainability and effectiveness require ongoing efforts to address these challenges, including improved distribution, education, and the development of new technologies to combat resistance.

Keywords: Insecticide-treated nets, malaria transmission, rural Uganda, malaria control, insecticide resistance.

CITE AS: Maina Mwaura F. (2026). Evaluating the Impact of Insecticide-Treated Nets on Malaria Transmission in Rural Uganda. INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES 14(2):98-102.
https://doi.org/10.59298/INOSRAS/2025/14.2.98102