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A Five‐Year (2016‐2020) Trend Analysis of Malaria Surveillance Data in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Background. Continuous malaria surveillance data analysis plays a significant role in monitoring trends over time and evaluating the effectiveness of malaria prevention and control programs. Hence, this study was part of an effort to achieve this goal. This study’s main aim was to analyse five years (2016‐2020) of malaria surveillance data in the Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Methods. A descriptive cross‐sectional study design was used to analyse the five‐year (2016‐2020) trend of malaria cases in the Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Results. A total of 5,843,373malaria suspected cases were reported during the five‐year period. Among the total reported cases, 727,738 were a total of both clinical and parasitological confirmed cases. The average total malaria annual parasite incidence (API) was 4 per 1,000 persons. The highest malaria cases were observed during the spring and summer seasons. Conclusions and Recommendation. Trends of total clinical and confirmed malaria cases decreased from year to year except for the recent year with an exceptional variability in 2019. The highest or peak of malaria cases was observed during spring season (September‐November). Malaria indicator‐based performance plans and achievements should be regularly and strictly reviewed and evaluated at each level.

Source: BioMed Research International

DOI: 10.1155/2023/5278839

Authors: Zalalem Olani, Samrawit Solomon, Zalalem Kaba, Haile Bikila

Institutions: St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Oromiyaa Regional Health Bureau, Wollega University

Language: English

Topic: Malaria Research and Control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,550