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ArticleMalaria journal2023

Malaria epidemiological characteristics and control in Guangzhou, China, 1950-2022.

Yuehua Chen, Hao Zhang, Haiyan Chen, Lirui Fan, Conghui Xu, Jianmin Xu, Shouyi Chen, Kuncai Chen, Yuehong Wei

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Yuehua ChenInstitute of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Hao ZhangInstitute of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Haiyan ChenInstitute of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Lirui FanInstitute of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Conghui XuInstitute of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Jianmin XuInstitute of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Shouyi ChenInstitute of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Kuncai ChenInstitute of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yuehong WeiInstitute of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China. wei_yh0928@163.com.
Guangzhou Medical University · CNGuangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention · CN

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Basic Research Project of Key Laboratory of Guangzhou 202102100001Science and Technology Plan Grant of Guangzhou 202102080035The Key Project of Medicine Discipline of Guangzhou 2021-2023-12
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backgroundMalaria was once widespread in Guangzhou, China. However, a series of control measures have succeeded in eliminating local malaria infections. Based on the analysis of the characteristics of malaria epidemics in Guangzhou, China, from 1950 to 2022, the changes and effectiveness of malaria control strategies and surveillance management in Guangzhou from 1950 to 2022 are described.

methodsData on malaria prevention and treatment in Guangzhou from 1950 to 2022 were collected, and descriptive epidemiological methods were used to analyse the prevalence of malaria, preventive and control measures taken, and the effectiveness of prevention and treatment in different periods. Data on malaria cases were obtained from the Guangzhou Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the China Communicable Disease Reporting System.

resultsThe development of the malaria control system in Guangzhou has gone through four periods: 1. High malaria prevalence (1950-1979), 2. Intensive prevention and control stage (1980-2000), 3. Consolidating gains in malaria control (2001-2008), and 4. Preventing reestablishment of transmission (2009-2022). During Period 1, only medical institutions at all levels and the local CDCs, the Guangzhou CDC participated in the malaria prevention and control system, establishing a three-tier health system on malaria prevention and control. During Period 2, other types of organizations, including the agricultural sector, schools and village committees, the construction department and street committee, are involved in the malaria control system. During Period 3, more and more organizations are joining forces to prevent and control malaria. A well-established multisectoral malaria control mechanism and an improved post-elimination surveillance management system are in place. Between 1950 and 2022, a total of 420,670 cases of malaria were reported. During Period 1, there was an epidemic of malaria in the early 1950s, with an annual incidence rate of more than 10,000/100,000, including a high rate of 2887.98/100,000 in 1954. In Period 2 malaria was gradually brought under control, with the average annual malaria incidence rate dropping to 3.14/100,000. During Period 3, the incidence rate was kept below 1/100,000, and by 2009 local malaria infections were eliminated.

conclusionFor decades, Guangzhou has adopted different malaria control strategies and measures at different epidemic stages. Increased collaboration among civil organizations in Guangzhou in malaria control has led to a significant decline in the number of malaria cases and the elimination of indigenous malaria infections by 2009.The experience of Guangzhou can guide the development of malaria control strategies in other cities experiencing similar malaria epidemics.

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EpidemicsMalariaAgricultureChinaCitiesHumansControl strategiesEliminationEpidemiologyMalariaVector control

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