SynthesisMalaria journal2026
Prevalence and associated factors of microscopy-confirmed malaria among the general population in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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backgroundMalaria remains a major public health problem in Ethiopia despite ongoing elimination efforts targeting interruption of local transmission by 2030. Reliable and up-to-date estimates of malaria burden in the general population are essential for guiding control strategies. However, there has been no comprehensive synthesis of microscopy-confirmed malaria prevalence and its determinants among the general population since 2020. This review aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of microscopy-confirmed malaria and identify its determinants in Ethiopia.
methodsWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, with the protocol registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251026861). Databases (PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, HINARI, and AJOL) and gray literature sources were retrieved. Heterogeneity among studies was assessed using Higgins's I
resultsFourteen studies involving 8,762 participants were included. The pooled prevalence of microscopy-confirmed malaria was 7.1% (95% CI: 4.9-10.2%; I
conclusionThe pooled prevalence of malaria remains notable among the general population in Ethiopia. Strengthening community awareness on the regular use of insecticide-treated bed nets and better environmental management, such as getting rid of standing water, could help reduce the spread of malaria.
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