About the instructor:
Léontine Ndogou Bakhoum is a PhD candidate in Data Science and Applications at Université Iba Der Thiam de Thiès in Senegal, under the WAMCAD (West Africa Mathematical Modeling Capacity Development) project, a consortium dedicated to strengthening mathematical modelling capacity to combat malaria and neglected tropical diseases.
Event Summary
This presentation by Léontine Ndogou Bakhoum explores the influence of climatic and environmental factors on malaria incidence in four highly affected districts of eastern Senegal. Despite a significant national decline in malaria cases and deaths between 2015 and 2024, these regions remain major transmission hotspots. The study uses an innovative Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach to analyse the complex causal relationships between climatic, environmental, and malaria transmission variables, including the identification of latent factors such as thermal stress and residual humidity. By combining DHIS2 health data, meteorological data, and satellite indices, this research aims to improve planning tools and strengthen the integration of climate change considerations into malaria control strategies in Senegal. Please note this presentation is delivered in French.
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