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Background <p>Despite significant progress in malaria control, malaria remains a major public health issue in Ethiopia. Regular trend analysis is essential for assessing the effectiveness of interventions.</p> Methods <p>A retrospective study was conducted from 2020 to 2024 at Mattu Karl Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Laboratory records of patients tested for malaria were reviewed to assess annual trends and <i>Plasmodium</i> species distribution.</p> Results <p>Out of 100,760 patients tested by microscope over the five years, 14,303 (14.2%) were positive for malaria. <i>Plasmodium vivax</i> accounted for 49.1% of cases, <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>; for 37.8%, and mixed infections for 13.1%. Females represented 51.4% 0f the suspected patients and 51.8% of the confirmed cases. The positivity rate rose from 9.2% in 2020 to 17.7% in 2024.</p> Conclusion <p>Malaria incidence increased over the study period with a concerning rise in mixed infections. The results underscore the need for enhanced malaria control strategies tailored to species dynamics.</p>

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A five-year (2020–2024) malaria surveillance data analysis of Mattu Karl Specialized Comprehensive Hospital, Oromia region, Southwest Ethiopia

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    2026年1月23日

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  • Tamiru Endalu,
  • Mustefa Mohammed,
  • Imamu Bulcha,
  • Lemi Ushu,
  • Zewudu Befkadu,
  • Endale Tamiru,
  • Tilahun Ketema,
  • Gemechis Dereje,
  • Sisay Teferi

摘要

Background

Despite significant progress in malaria control, malaria remains a major public health issue in Ethiopia. Regular trend analysis is essential for assessing the effectiveness of interventions.

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted from 2020 to 2024 at Mattu Karl Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Laboratory records of patients tested for malaria were reviewed to assess annual trends and Plasmodium species distribution.

Results

Out of 100,760 patients tested by microscope over the five years, 14,303 (14.2%) were positive for malaria. Plasmodium vivax accounted for 49.1% of cases, Plasmodium falciparum; for 37.8%, and mixed infections for 13.1%. Females represented 51.4% 0f the suspected patients and 51.8% of the confirmed cases. The positivity rate rose from 9.2% in 2020 to 17.7% in 2024.

Conclusion

Malaria incidence increased over the study period with a concerning rise in mixed infections. The results underscore the need for enhanced malaria control strategies tailored to species dynamics.