Urban Agriculture, Water Management, and Mosquito Breeding in Peri-Urban Sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for Malaria Control

Mugabo Kalisa G.

Faculty of Engineering Kampala International University Uganda

                                                                         ABSTRACT
Malaria remains a significant public health issue in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with increasing transmission rates in urban and peri-urban areas due to rapid urbanization and inadequate infrastructure. Urban agriculture, a vital livelihood strategy in peri-urban SSA, often intersects with poor water management practices, creating favorable breeding grounds for malaria vectors, particularly Anopheles mosquitoes. This review explores the complex relationship between urban agriculture, water management, and mosquito breeding in peri-urban areas, emphasizing how irrigation systems, water storage, and waste management contribute to malaria transmission. It discusses the implications of these practices for malaria control and highlights the need for integrated strategies that simultaneously address food security, environmental management, and public health. The review also examines emerging technologies such as remote sensing, GIS, and mobile health platforms, which can enhance mosquito surveillance and community involvement in malaria prevention. By proposing a multi-sectoral approach that includes urban planning, vector control, and community-based interventions, the review calls for sustainable urban agricultural practices to mitigate malaria risks while fostering resilient, healthy urban environments in SSA.

Keywords: Water management, mosquito breeding, peri-urban areas, malaria control, Anopheles mosquitoes.

CITE AS: Mugabo Kalisa G. (2026). Urban Agriculture, Water Management, and Mosquito Breeding in Peri-Urban Sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for Malaria Control. IDOSR JOURNAL OF COMPUTER AND APPLIED SCIENCES 11(1):10-14.
https://doi.org/10.59298/JCAS/2026/1111014