Review of the malaria epidemiology and trends in Zambia

Review of the malaria epidemiology and trends in Zambia

A comprehensive desk review of malaria trends was conducted between 2000-2010 in Zambia to study malaria epidemiology and trends to guide strategies and approaches for effective malaria control.This review considered data from the National Health Information Management System,Malaria Surveys and Pro...

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Published in:Asian Pacific journal of tropical biomedicine Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 89 - 94
Main Authors: Masaninga, Freddie, Chanda, Emmanuel, Chanda-Kapata, Pascalina, Hamainza, Busiku, Masendu, Hieronymo T, Kamuliwo, Mulakwa, Kapelwa, Wambinji, Chimumbwa, John, Govere, John, Otten, Mac, Fall, Ibrahima Soce, Babaniyi, Olusegun
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: China Elsevier B.V 01-02-2013
Asian Pacific Tropical Medicine Press
Subjects:
Epidemiology
Humans
Malaria
Malaria - epidemiology
Malaria - mortality
Malaria - prevention & control
Review
Trends
Zambia
Zambia - epidemiology
Zambia
Zambia
Trends
Malaria
Epidemiology
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Summary:A comprehensive desk review of malaria trends was conducted between 2000-2010 in Zambia to study malaria epidemiology and trends to guide strategies and approaches for effective malaria control.This review considered data from the National Health Information Management System,Malaria Surveys and Programme Review reports and analyzed malaria in-patient cases and deaths in relation to intervention coverage for all ages.Data showed three distinct epidemiological strata after a notable malaria reduction(66%)in in-patient cases and deaths,particularly between 2000-2008.These changes occurred following the(re-)introduction and expansion of indoor residual spraying up to 90%coverage,scale-up of coverage of long-lasting insecticidetreated nets in household from 50%to 70%,and artemisin-based combination therapy nationwide.However,malaria cases and deaths re-surged,increasing in 2009-2010 in the northern-eastern parts of Zambia.Delays in the disbursement of funds affected the implementation of interventions,which resulted in resurgence of cases and deaths.In spite of a decline in malaria disease burden over the past decade in Zambia,a reversal in impact is notable in the year 2009-2010,signifying that control gains are fragile and must be sustained toeliminate malaria.
Bibliography:Freddie Masaninga;Emmanuel Chanda;Pascalina Chanda-Kapata;Busiku Hamainza;Hieronymo T Masendu;Mulakwa Kamuliwo;Wambinji Kapelwa;John Chimumbwa;John Govere;Mac Otten;Ibrahima Soce Fall;Olusegun Babaniyi;World Health Organization(WHO),Country Office;National Mataria Control Centre(NMCC);Ministry of Health,HQ;Africa Indoor Residual Spraying Zimbabwe Abt Associates Inc.;Management Science for Health;Chemonics International,Malawi Indoor Residual Spraying LLC Inc,Casa De Shez Building,Private Bag 303 Lilongwe 3,Malawi;Public Health International;WHO Regional Office for Africa
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ISSN:2221-1691
2588-9222
DOI:10.1016/s2221-1691(13)60030-1