A Review of the Effectiveness of Adopted, Applied, and Recommended Malaria Control Techniques within the Southeast Region of Nigeria

Izunna Somadina Okwelogu¹, Paschal C Amakiri², Gloria E Ahanonu¹, Odinakachukwu Ogechi Dimgba^3, , Juliet Ogochukwu Ezeigwe⁴, Chidera Gabriel Obi¹ and Cherechi Nwabueze⁵

¹Department of Parasitology and Entomology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

²Chester Medical School, University of Chester, United Kingdom

³College of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

⁴University of Texas Health Science Center Houston

⁵College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria

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Izunna Somadina Okwelogu, Paschal C Amakiri, Gloria E Ahanonu, Odinakachukwu Ogechi Dimgba, Juliet Ogochukwu Ezeigwe, Chidera Gabriel Obi and Cherechi Nwabueze. A Review of the Effectiveness of Adopted, Applied, and Recommended Malaria Control Techniques within the Southeast Region of Nigeria. American Journal of Public Health Research. 2021; 9(6):244-247. doi: 10.12691/AJPHR-9-6-3

Abstract

Malaria is a parasitic disease endemic in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Nigeria accounts for about 51 million cases globally and 207000 deaths annually. Different control measures have been adopted to control malaria in the south Eastern region of Nigeria. These measures includes vector control, chemotherapy etc. The most recommended is vector control and it is achieved through the use of insecticide treated nets, pesticides etc. ITNs are effective vector control tools and positively reduces mosquito abundance and serves as barrier to contacts with human hosts but the set back with the ITN use is the difference between ownership and usage . Most people who own ITNs don’t use it. Diagnosis of malaria is vital in the control and treatment of malaria however, in the south eastern part of Nigeria, outcome of studies revealed gap in microscopy expertise and it has led to lots of false positive results. Chemotherapy using ACT is currently subdued due to counterfeit anti malaria drugs in the markets. There are emerging malaria control methods but they are yet to be adopted and applied in the southeastern part of Nigeria. Currently the malaria control methods adopted in Southeastern Nigeria are effective but may not adequately lead to malaria control. It is imperative to augment with emerging malaria control methods or optimize current methods to achieve the desired results.

Keywords

malaria, vector, control, diagnosis, mosquitoes, Nigeria

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