Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: January | Volume: 9 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 771-776
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20220189
Burden of Malaria in Dumka District of Jharkhand, India
Vikas Oraon1, Vidushi Topno2
1Assistant. Professor, Department of Microbiology, Phulo Jhano Medical College, Dumka
2Tutor, Department of Microbiology, Phulo Jhano Medical College, Dumka.
Corresponding Author: Vidushi Topno
ABSTRACT
Malaria is a major public health problem in India particularly in states having tribal population. Jharkhand state consisted 7% of total malaria cases in India. The objective of this analysis was to find out the burden of malaria in Dumka District, Jharkhand.
Method –It was conducted in 10 Blocks of District Dumka, Jharkhand. Convenience sampling technique was used in this study. Data analysis was done from the line-list of District Vector Borne Disease Control Office, Dumka from the year 2016-2020. This was a cross-sectional study.
Result – Gradual decline in number of malaria cases was observed during the study period. But a sharp decline in cases were seen in the year 2020 i.e. during Covid-19 pandemic. Male cases were more predominant. Majority of the affected population were tribal in origin. Maximum number of Malaria cases were observed in Blocks like Masalia, Gopikandar and Kathikund.
Conclusion- Our analysis showed annual reduction of Malaria cases. Thus existing control programmes can further reduce Malaria burden in Dumka District. Consistent and vigilant surveillance is required.
Keywords: Malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, tribal malaria, Jharkhand, India.
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