Epidemiological investigation of a possible malaria outbreak in Arba Minch town, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2023
The long-term malaria epidemic was primarily driven by P. falciparum. Poor housing, environmental conditions, inadequate LLIN distribution and inconsistent utilization, and knowledge of the malaria transmission and prevention were the predicting factors. Improving vector control, environmental management, community education, and robust surveillance are crucial to reduce the long period of malaria outbreaks.
Authors
- Girma Mamo Zegene
- 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)
- Mekdes Mekonen Belay
Institutions
- Mizan Tepi University (ET)
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- Kotebe University of Education (ET)
- Oromiyaa Regional Health Bureau (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2026-01-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05714-x
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 41.85
Funders
- Addis Ababa University