Malaria in Ethiopia Flashcards
1
Q
how many people died in 2020 due to malaria
A
600,000 deaths -> 95% found in Africa
2
Q
environmental causes of malaria in Ethiopia
A
- 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
3
Q
human causes of malaria in Ethiopia
A
- 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
4
Q
socio-economic impacts of malaria in Ethiopia
A
- 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
5
Q
international intervention to tackle malaria in Ethiopia
A
USAID -> aims to eliminate Malaria -> $500 million invested
6
Q
national intervention to tackle malaria in Ethiopia
A
NMSP -> collaborate with supranational organisations
7
Q
direct strategies to tackle malaria in Ethiopia
A
- 50 million mosquito nets often covered in insecticide spray
- 15 million fast acting medicines
- 10 million indoor residual sprays
- 10 million rapid tests
8
Q
indirect strategies to tackle malaria in Ethiopia
A
- draining stagnant water
- health education
9
Q
success of strategies to tackle malaria in Ethiopia
A
- reduced by over 50% since 2020
- no epidemics since 2003
10
Q
what fraction of the population of Ethiopia are at risk from malaria
A
2/3 of the population are at risk of Malaria
