In Fight Against Malaria, an Unexpected — and Snuggly — Shield

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Stephanie NolenOctober 25, 2025 at 06:01 AM

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A study conducted in Uganda found that treating baby wraps with a mosquito repellent reduced malaria infections among young children carried in them by 66 percent. The research, led by Dr. Ross Boyce and Dr. Edgar Mulogo, involved 200 women who used fabric treated with permethrin and 200 women in a control group without the repellent. The study took place from six months to one year ago in Kasese, Uganda. The goal of the treatment was not to kill mosquitoes but to keep them away from the immediate area around the child. The results showed that the treated baby wraps prevented most mosquito bites and addressed the growing challenge of daytime biting during malaria cases.

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Dr. Edgar Mulogo 50% Mbarara University of Science and Technology 60% Dr. Ross Boyce ×270% Uganda ×480%

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malaria 90% mosquito repellent 80% permethrin 70% global health 60% uganda 50% insecticide-treated bed nets 40%

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Uganda

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