Visceral leishmaniasis outbreak investigation and risk factors among communities in South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2022–2023
The outbreak was concentrated in the Salamago District, predominantly affecting adult males. Inconsistent use of LLINs, outdoor sleeping under acacia trees, and poor housing conditions significantly increased VL risk. Strengthening vector control programs, promoting consistent LLIN utilization, improving housing quality, and enhancing community awareness are essential to prevent future VL outbreaks in pastoral settings.
Authors
- Daniel Dana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1941-5076)
- Sefonias Getachew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9506-1196)
- Tadele Shiwito Ango (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9404-8125)
- Wakgari Deressa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9712-2375)
Institutions
- Mizan Tepi University (ET)
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- Oromiyaa Regional Health Bureau (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasite Epidemiology and Control
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2025.e00466
- Primary Topic
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00