Malaria in Kebbi state: A study of a demonstrable presence of malaria parasite among the residents of some communities around selected health facilities in kebbi state

Malaria infection is a major public health emergency that requires prime- concern due to its high cause of morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the recurrence of malaria infection in patients attending selected Kebbi State health facilities, Kebbi state Nigeria. Random sampling techniques were used. A total of 1200 samples were collected; thick films stained with Field stain A&B) and thin films (stained with3% Giemsa) were examined microscopically. Out of this samples 530 (44.16%) were infected, with total parasite density of 2107518/ul. plasmodium falciparon was the only species found. The highest infection 61 (61%) was Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital (SYMH) Birnin kebbi with statewide infection 61 (5.08%) and parasite density 248616/ul followed by Kebbi Medical Center along Kalgo road Birnin kebbi, 59 (59%)with statewide infection of 59 (4.92%)and parasite density 203540/ul and the least was General Hospital Jega 24 (24%) with state wide infection of 24 (2%) and parasite density, 137696/ul (p<0.05). Kebbi South had the highest infection rate, 215 (53.75%) with statewide infection of 215 (17.92%) and parasite density, 802100/ul whereas the least was recorded in Kebbi East134 (33.5%) with parasite density 685600/ul and statewide infection of 134 (11.16%). Consistent statewide investigation and sustained awareness should be carried out to track progress and identify areas of data driven intervention needs for smart decision to combat malaria.