Abstract

Objective: To study the trend of malaria in this area from 2001 to2004. Material and Methods: It is a longitudinal study. The record of outdoor patients of Tehsil Hospital Liaqatpur andtheir PCD (Passive Case Detection) slides data from Malaria Control Programme Laboratory at Tehsil HeadquarterHospital Liaqatpur from 2001 to 2004 were collected and analyzed. Results: The annual parasite incidence (per 1000)from 2001 to 2004 was 9.8, 5.766, 1.97 and 0.99 respectively. The annual falciparum incidence from 2001 to 2004 was1.48, 1.27, 0.10 and 0.05 respectively. The slide positivity rate (%) from 2001 to 2004 was 17.11, 9.35, 5.76 and 5.74respectively while slide falciparum rate (%) from 2001 to 2004 was 2.59, 2.06, 0.297 and 0.307 respectively. Malariacases were noted throughout the year. Conclusion: There is gradual decrease in malaria from 2001 to 2004.

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