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Malaria prevalence and molecular markers of Plasmodium falciparum antimalarial drug resistance among mobile populations in malaria-endemic countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Alex Mwesigwa, Dianah Fatima, Bienvenu Nsengimaana, Emmanuel Arineitwe, Alison A Kinengyere, Arthur Mpimbaza, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Sam M Mbulaiteye, Philip J Rosenthal, Samuel L Nsobya

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10 authors.

Alex MwesigwaKabale University.
Dianah FatimaMulago Hospital.
Bienvenu NsengimaanaInfectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC).
Emmanuel ArineitweInfectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC).
Alison A KinengyereMakerere University.
Arthur MpimbazaMakerere University College of Health Sciences.
Pauline Byakika-KibwikaMbarara University of Science and Technology.
Sam M MbulaiteyeNational Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health.
Philip J RosenthalUniversity of California.
Samuel L NsobyaInfectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC).

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Abstract

Background: Mobile populations in malaria-endemic regions are at increased risk of Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted according to PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Studies published between January 2000 and October 2025 reporting Results: Twenty-six studies involving 7,217 participants from 10 countries were included. Populations studied comprised refugees, migrant workers, travellers, forest-goers, gold miners, and nomadic groups. The pooled prevalence of Conclusion: Mobile populations bear a substantial burden of

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Drug resistanceMalariaMobile populationsPlasmodium falciparum

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