Whole-genome characterization of Plasmodium falciparum population structure and drug resistance across Uganda and neighboring countries
Shahiid Kiyaga, Monica Mbabazi, Thomas Katairo, Victor Asua, Francis D Semakuba, Bienvenu Nsengimaana, Stephen Tukwasibwe, Innocent Wiringilimaana, Jackie Nakasaanya, Jerry Mulondo, Eric Watyekele, Catherine Maiteki‐Sebuguzi, David Patrick Kateete, Joyce Nakatumba Nabende, Daudi Jjingo, , Jessica J. Briggs
The paper characterizes the population structure and drug resistance of Plasmodium falciparum in Uganda and neighboring countries using whole-genome data, identifying key resistance-associated haplotypes.
bioRxiv · Sep 30, 2026 · PreprintGenomics