Resurgence of malaria in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia (2014–2024): trends, spatial expansion, and control challenges
The Amhara Region is experiencing a malaria resurgence characterized by intensified transmission, geographic expansion into urban and highland areas, and a significant shift toward Plasmodium vivax dominance. These findings exemplify an "elimination-resurgence paradox," where prior success increases vulnerability to threats such as invasive vectors, conflict, and climate shifts.
Authors
- Kassahun Alemu Gelaye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4647-5178)
- Mulusew Andualem Asemahagn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0345-9437)
- Hailemariam Awoke Engedaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5885-2252)
- Muluken Azage (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3222-0158)
- Mastewal Worku Lake
- Kindie Fentahun Muchie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9975-7948)
- Teshager Zerihun Nigussie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7561-2763)
Institutions
- Heidelberg University (DE)
- University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- Amhara Agricultural Research Institute (ET)
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05668-0
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.64
Funders
- Bahir Dar University