A literature review about the impact of climate change on malaria in South Sudan

A literature review about the impact of climate change on malaria in South Sudan

Mortality from malaria remains high in Africa despite constant efforts to combat the disease. By the end of 2018, fatalities were estimated to be 380,000 per year. This literature review covers papers on the management of malaria and the impact of climate change on the disease in South Sudan. Pu...

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Main Author: Diana A. Androga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South Sudan Doctors' Association 2020-12-01
Series:South Sudan Medical Journal
Online Access:https://bit.ly/35aaN2Q
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spelling doaj-cfc06196737842f3ae5c90f40d6b49a02021-06-11T03:51:55ZengSouth Sudan Doctors' AssociationSouth Sudan Medical Journal 2309-46052309-46132020-12-01135193195A literature review about the impact of climate change on malaria in South SudanDiana A. Androga0MSc. in Global Health, South SudanMortality from malaria remains high in Africa despite constant efforts to combat the disease. By the end of 2018, fatalities were estimated to be 380,000 per year. This literature review covers papers on the management of malaria and the impact of climate change on the disease in South Sudan. PubMed and the South Sudan Medical Journal website were searched using the MeSH terms (Medical Subject Headings): malaria, prevalence, epidemiology, diagnosis, medication, prevention, strategies, policies, South Sudan, chemoprophylaxis, immunity. Fifteen studies were included in the final review. Information was extracted on climate change, mosquito activity and management of malaria. Seeking improvements in the treatment and prevention of malaria is an on-going task. New strategies are needed aimed at tackling climate change and the elimination of the disease.https://bit.ly/35aaN2Q
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description Mortality from malaria remains high in Africa despite constant efforts to combat the disease. By the end of 2018, fatalities were estimated to be 380,000 per year. This literature review covers papers on the management of malaria and the impact of climate change on the disease in South Sudan. PubMed and the South Sudan Medical Journal website were searched using the MeSH terms (Medical Subject Headings): malaria, prevalence, epidemiology, diagnosis, medication, prevention, strategies, policies, South Sudan, chemoprophylaxis, immunity. Fifteen studies were included in the final review. Information was extracted on climate change, mosquito activity and management of malaria. Seeking improvements in the treatment and prevention of malaria is an on-going task. New strategies are needed aimed at tackling climate change and the elimination of the disease.
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