Malaria In Ethiopia CS Flashcards

1
Q

What is the climate in Ethiopia like?

A

Warm & humid with stagnant surface water

Perfect for breeding habitats

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2
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3 human causes of Malaria in Ethiopia

A

At planting season each year, movements from malaria free highlands to the Agricultural lowlands

Movements of planting season happens at prime breeding time (june-sept) rain season

urbanisation

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3
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How many people roughly die from malaria in Ethiopia each year?

A

70k

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4
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How much of ethiopia live in Malaria free highlands?

A

1/4

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5
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Which areas are at the most risk of Malaria?

A

The lowlands with higher avg temps

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6
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3 socio-economic impacts of Malaria

A

5 million cases a year, 70k dead

Slows economic growth as people less productive

40% of national health expenditure

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7
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What is an international strategy used to tackle Malaria in Ethiopia?

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Ethiopia received grants of $20-40m a year from 2008-2013

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