Transmission Dynamics and Optimal Control of Malaria in Kenya

Table 3

Prevention and control variables in the model.

Variable	Description
	Preventive measure using insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs)
	The control effort on treatment of infectious individuals
	Preventing measure using indoor residual spray (IRS)
	Preventive measure using intermittent preventive treatment for pregnant women (IPTp)
	Rate constant due to use of indoor residual spray
	Rate constant due to use of treatment effort
	Rate constant due to use of insecticide-treated bed nets