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.