Moving towards malaria elimination: trends and attributes of cases in Kavango region, Namibia, 2010–2014
Kavango, a ‘moderate’ transmission risk region in north-eastern Namibia, borders Angola, a country with higher transmission levels
Abstract
Setting
Kavango, a ‘moderate’ transmission risk region located in north-eastern Namibia, borders Angola, a country with higher malaria transmission levels.
Objective
To determine 1) the trends in malaria incidence between 2010 and 2014 in Kavango, 2) the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of confirmed cases in 2014, and 3) associated risk factors of cases classified as imported.
Design
This was a retrospective study of malaria case investigation forms conducted in all 52 public health facilities in 2014. Incidence was derived from aggregate routine surveillance data from the Health Information System (HIS).
Conclusion
Sporadic outbreaks in the 5-year period posed a threat to malaria elimination. Better targeting of vector control interventions, strong cross-border collaboration and robust health promotion will be key to achieving malaria elimination.
This research was supported by the UK Department for International Development’s Operational Research Capacity Building Programme led by the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union)
Citation
Nghipumbwa MH, Ade S, Kizito W, Takarinda KC, Uusiku P, Mumbegegwi DR. Moving towards malaria elimination: trends and attributes of cases in Kavango region, Namibia, 2010–2014. Public Health Action [Internet]. 2018 Apr 25 [cited 2018 Jun 25];8(S1):18–23. Available from: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/10.5588/pha.17.0076