Geographic variation in malaria prevalence among children under five in coastal and inland counties of Liberia: analysis of the 2022 Malaria Indicator Survey

This study revealed that malaria infection among children under five varies substantially across Liberia, with inland and some coastal counties showing higher prevalence. Malaria risk was linked to anaemia, child age, ITN use, household wealth, and place of residence. Targeted interventions should prioritize inland counties and high-risk groups, particularly children under five from poor households, non-ITN users, anaemic children, and rural residents.