A novel ABC fractional-order mathematical model for malaria transmission dynamics incorporating treatment-seeking behavior.

ABSTRACT: Malaria remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in developing countries. This study introduces a novel ABC fractional-order model to analyze malaria transmission dynamics, incorporating treatment-seeking behavior, which includes both treatment at professional health facilities and interventions through indigenous traditional medicine. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of the model, examining the existence and uniqueness of solutions and performing numerical simulations using various mathematical techniques. Our findings reveal that fractional-order effects significantly influence malaria transmission dynamics; specifically, higher fractional orders result in slower increases in susceptible and exposed human populations while leading to more rapid changes in the dyna

SUBMITTER: Jaleta SF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12176305 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature