Cross-sectional survey assessing the prevalence and predictors of malaria parasitaemia among children under 13 years in Karamoja region, Uganda

Authors: Anthony Nuwa, Musa Odongo, Geofrey Beinomugisha, Kevin Baker, Richard Kajubi, Chukwudi A Nnaji, T Kyagulanyi, Jane I Nabakooza, David S Odong, Maureen Nakirunda, Godfrey Magumba, Jane Achan, Christian Rassi, John B Bwanika, Katherine Theiss-Nyland, James K Tibenderana, Damian Rutazaana, Jimmy Opigo

The prevalence of malaria in older children up to 13 years is high in Karamoja region, Uganda. Current malaria strategies should be revised and extended to this age group.

Uganda has one of the world’s largest burdens of malaria. Interventions to prevent malaria often target children under five, who are at higher risk of severe infection. However, emerging evidence suggests that older children also bear a significant burden of malaria. This study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of malaria among children under 13 years of age in Karamoja region, Uganda.

This poster was presented at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH).