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Evaluation of MOSQINOk® larvicide in irrigated rice ecosystems

Ras Patel — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:11:11 +0000

Malaria vector control in sub-Saharan Africa has historically relied on core interventions such as long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS). While these tools have contributed substantially to reductions in malaria burden, residual transmission persists, particularly in settings where mosquito breeding habitats are abundant and closely linked to agricultural systems. This is especially […]

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Wind Empowerment 2026 Tanzania Conference

Ras Patel — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:04:12 +0000

WE2026TANZANIA Renewable Energy, Repairability, Community Impact 2nd-3rd October 2026 Technical and Scientific Conference University of Dar es Salaam Small Wind Turbine Manufacture and Repair Open Source Energy Systems Cross-Technology Synergies Environmental, Social and Economic Impact Analysis Education, Design and Communication for Social Change Global Collaboration and Hybrid Participation 4th-12th October 2026 Workshop Practical Action Barefoot […]

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Blue Sands Foundation

Ras Patel — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:30:03 +0000

Blue Sands Foundation, a non-profit organisation backed by Russell IPM, commenced its operations in Gambia by drilling a borehole to supply clean water to 100 households in vulnerable communities. As an additional benefit, a portion of the water was directed to the vegetable gardens tended by the women of the community. In a video, they […]

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