The profile of imported malaria in Sri Lanka from 2013 to 2023 [PDF]
BMC Global and Public HealthBackground Sri Lanka was certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization in 2016 and has remained so since then. Yet, imported malaria cases and the presence of mosquito vectors in parts of the country threaten the re-establishment of malaria ...
Pubudu Chulasiri +7 more
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Estimating the impact of imported malaria on local transmission in a near elimination setting: a case study from BhutanResearch in context [PDF]
The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast AsiaSummary: Background: Bhutan has achieved a substantial reduction in both malaria morbidity and mortality over the last two decades and is aiming for malaria elimination certification in 2025.
Kinley Wangdi +9 more
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Increasing incidence of Plasmodium ovale and persistent reporting of Plasmodium vivax in imported malaria cases: an analysis of 9-year surveillance data in four areas of China [PDF]
Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 BackgroundThis study aimed at exploring the epidemiological pattern of imported malaria in China before malaria elimination in 2021, to provide evidence-based data for preventing malaria re-establishment in China.MethodsNine-year surveillance data on ...
Xiaoxiao Wang +12 more
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Deep learning hybrid model for analyzing and predicting the impact of imported malaria cases from Africa on the rise of Plasmodium falciparum in China before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2023 BackgroundPlasmodium falciparum cases are rising in China due to the imported malaria cases from African countries. The main goal of this study is to examine the impact of imported malaria cases in African countries on the rise of P.
Eric Kamana, Jijun Zhao
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Epidemiological and entomological analysis of imported malaria in Pemba Island, Zanzibar: a study from 2020–2022 [PDF]
Malaria JournalBackground Since 2008, Zanzibar has significantly reduced the prevalence of malaria, keeping it at 1%. However, imported malaria particularly from mainland Tanzania continues to pose a major threat to sustaining these gains, especially on Pemba Island ...
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Imported malaria in Cabo Verde (2010-2024): Risks to post-elimination stability. [PDF]
PLOS Global Public HealthCabo Verde was officially certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), following sustained public health interventions and strategic malaria elimination efforts. The country's National Strategic Plan (2020-2024) emphasized strengthening
Adilson José DePina +4 more
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Risk assessment of imported malaria in China: a machine learning perspective [PDF]
BMC Public HealthBackground Following China’s official designation as malaria-free country by WHO, the imported malaria has emerged as a significant determinant impacting the malaria reestablishment within China.
Shuo Yang +9 more
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Imported malaria: a silent and forgotten threat in malaria free zones? [PDF]
Malaria JournalBackground Countries that declared free of malaria remain vulnerable to the reintroduction and re-establishment of malaria transmission, primarily triggered by the influx of imported malaria.
Novyan Lusiyana +3 more
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Epidemiological characteristics of imported malaria related to international travel in the Republic of Korea from 2009 to 2018 [PDF]
Scientific ReportsMalaria, transmitted by mosquitoes infected with Plasmodium parasites, remains a significant health issue with global travel increasing the risk of imported malaria.
Byoung Hak Jeon +4 more
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Spatiotemporal epidemiology of indigenous and imported malaria cases in Goa, western India [PDF]
Malaria JournalBackground The state of Goa in western India is world-renowned for its coastline and attracts millions of tourists across the world. Historically, Goa was among the malaria-endemic states in India, with Plasmodium vivax contributing to the majority of ...
Ajeet Kumar Mohanty +9 more
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