Monteiro, Gabriel Michel and Aïkpon, Rock Yves and Dandonougbo, Codjo and Sedda, Luigi and Djogbenou, Luc Salako (2026) Identification of malaria hotspots in southwestern Benin through spatial joint modelling of malaria incidence and vector abundance. Malaria Journal, 25 (1): 219. ISSN 1475-2875
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Identifying the spatial heterogeneity in malaria transmission is crucial for designing geographically targeted control interventions, especially in high-burden communities where hotspot identification and delineation can facilitate the decision-making process toward resource allocation to specific areas where they are most needed. This study is the first attempt to identify malaria hotspots by jointly modelling vector abundance and human malaria incidence, alongside key ecological drivers, providing new insights into entomological and epidemiological synergies for public health management.