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ArticleChina CDC weekly2026

Epidemiological Characteristics of Imported Malaria Cases Along the China-Myanmar Border - Yunnan Province, China, 2021-2025.

Chunli Ding, Yurong Zhang, Yaowu Zhou, Yulong Zhao, Zurui Lin, Zhigui Xia

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Chunli Ding *Yunnan Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Vector-borne Diseases Control and Research, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China.
Yurong Zhang *Yingjiang County Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Yingjiang County, Yunnan Province, China.
Yaowu ZhouYunnan Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Vector-borne Diseases Control and Research, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China.
Yulong ZhaoYunnan Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Vector-borne Diseases Control and Research, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China.
Zurui LinYunnan Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Vector-borne Diseases Control and Research, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China.
Zhigui XiaNational Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research), National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China.

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Introduction: In this study, the epidemiological characteristics of imported malaria cases (IMCs) along the China-Myanmar border in Yunnan Province (CMBYP) between 2021 and 2025 were analyzed, to provide a scientific basis for formulating effective measures to control imported malaria, prevent re-transmission, and consolidate malaria elimination achievements. Methods: Individual data were collected from the National Notifiable Disease Reporting System for 2021-2025. The temporal, spatial, and demographic distributions of malaria cases, along with Results: A total of 1,602 IMCs were reported in the CMBYP, with Conclusion: Summer is a critical period for the prevention and control of imported malaria. Strengthening case surveillance and vector control is essential for preventing importation and introduced transmission. There was an increasing trend in the number of IMCs, suggesting a potentially increased risk of transmission. However, a comprehensive assessment requires integration of malaria epidemic data from Myanmar. Malaria case surveillance is the core activity for malaria elimination, and for preventing the re-establishment of local malaria transmission.

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