The mosquito, Anopheles stephensi, normally is found in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and China. "We need to confirm that Anopheles stephensi carries malaria parasites in Ethiopia," Carter said. "We also need to investigate how the Anopheles stephensi got to Ethiopia and other parts of the Horn of Africa. The highest levels of malaria transmission are observed in the north, west and eastern lowland of Ethiopia, according to the research article. They said both rural and urban surveys are needed, particularly to investigate the role that livestock presence plays in Anopheles stephensi abundance.

Source: Ethiopian News January 16, 2019 05:15 UTC