Malaria in Ethiopia Flashcards

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how many people died in 2020 due to malaria

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600,000 deaths -> 95% found in Africa

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environmental causes of malaria in Ethiopia

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  • western lowlands - endemic - high temperature and high rainfall
  • eastern desert - arid - low transmissions
  • Addis Ababa > 2000m - low transmissions - anopheles mosquito can’t function below 10 degrees
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human causes of malaria in Ethiopia

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  • rice cultivation = increased breeding grounds
  • GER Dam= increased breeding grounds
  • large scale migration between highlands and lowlands occur during rainy season for agriculture
  • urbanisation/containerisation = increased breeding grounds
  • anti-malarial drug resistance
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socio-economic impacts of malaria in Ethiopia

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  • absenteeism + low productivity
  • accounts for 40% of healthcare spending
  • dissuades tourists -> negative multiplier effect
  • woman have more kids, stay at home longer = less education
  • reduced food security
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international intervention to tackle malaria in Ethiopia

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USAID -> aims to eliminate Malaria -> $500 million invested

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national intervention to tackle malaria in Ethiopia

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NMSP -> collaborate with supranational organisations

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direct strategies to tackle malaria in Ethiopia

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  • 50 million mosquito nets often covered in insecticide spray
  • 15 million fast acting medicines
  • 10 million indoor residual sprays
  • 10 million rapid tests
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indirect strategies to tackle malaria in Ethiopia

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  • draining stagnant water
  • health education
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success of strategies to tackle malaria in Ethiopia

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  • reduced by over 50% since 2020
  • no epidemics since 2003
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what fraction of the population of Ethiopia are at risk from malaria

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2/3 of the population are at risk of Malaria

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