Retrospective analysis of malaria prevalence over ten years (2015-2024) at Bichena Primary Hospital, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in Ethiopia, hindering the country's productivity and development. While malaria incidence had decreased by 2018, and Ethiopia is working towards eliminating the disease by 2030, outbreaks still occur even in areas of low endemicity. Therefore the aim of this study was to assess the ten-year trend in malaria prevalence from 2015 to 2024 at Bichena Primary Hospital in the Amhara region of northwestern Ethiopia.

Materials and methods

A retrospective review of malaria blood film examination results was conducted using laboratory registration logbooks at Bichena Primary Hospital. Data collection was carried out from December 30, to January 14. The data were collected using a data collection sheet and entered into t

SUBMITTER: Minwuyelet A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040150 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature