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ArticleMalaria journal2024

A five years malaria surveillance data analysis of North Shewa zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia: July 2018 to June 2023.

Tebabere Moltot, Girma Bekele, Zenebe Abebe Gebreegziabher, Tesfansh Lemma, Moges Sisay, Mulualem Silesh, Melkam Mulugeta, Legesse Demissie, Tirusew Nigussie Kebede, Birhan Tsegaw Taye

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Tebabere MoltotSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia. mtebabere@gmail.com.
Girma BekeleSchool of Public Health, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre University, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
Zenebe Abebe GebreegziabherSchool of Public Health, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre University, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
Tesfansh LemmaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
Moges SisaySchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
Mulualem SileshSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
Melkam MulugetaSchool of Medicine, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
Legesse DemissieSchool of Medicine, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
Tirusew Nigussie KebedeSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
Birhan Tsegaw TayeSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

backgroundMalaria is a critical public health concern in Ethiopia, with significant socioeconomic consequences. Malaria data trend analysis is essential for understanding transmission patterns and adopting evidence-based malaria control measures. The purpose of this study was to determine the 5 year distribution of malaria in North Shewa zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia, in 2023.

methodsA descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed to analyse the 5 year trend of malaria surveillance data in the North Shewa zone of the Amhara regional, Ethiopia, spanning from July 2018 to June 2023. The malaria indicator data were gathered from the zone's public health emergency management database. Malaria data from the previous 5 years was collected, compiled, processed, and analysed using Microsoft Excel 2019.

resultsAmong a total of 434,110 suspected cases 47,889 (11.03%) cases were confirmed as malaria, with an average annual malaria incidence rate of 4.4 per 1000 population in the Zone. Malaria cases exhibited an increase from Epidemiological Week (Epi week) 37 to Epi week 49 (September to November) and again from Epi week 22 to week 30 (May to July). Individuals aged 15 and above, and all districts in the Zone except Angolela were notably affected by malaria.

conclusionDespite implementing various measures to reduce malaria incidence, the disease continues to persist in the zone. Therefore, the Zone Health Department should intensify its preventive and control efforts.

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MalariaAdolescentAdultAgedChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesData AnalysisEpidemiological MonitoringEthiopiaFemaleHumansIncidenceInfantInfant, NewbornMaleAmharaData analysisEthiopiaMalaria surveillanceNorth Shewa zone

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