Updates on malaria incidence and profile in Malaysia from 2013 to 2017

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Authors

Narwani Hussin · Ministry of Health

Yvonne Ai Lian Lim · University of Malaya

Pik Pin Goh · Ministry of Health

Timothy William · Sabah Environmental Trust

Jenarun Jelip · Ministry of Health

Rose Nani Mudin · Ministry of Health

Abstract

There were different trends and characteristics of notified malaria cases in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak. They provide useful information to modify current prevention and control measures so that they are customised to the peculiarities of disease patterns in the two regions in order to successfully achieve the pre-elimination of human-only species in the near future.

Topics & Keywords

Malaria Research and Control Mosquito-borne diseases and control Travel-related health issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Malaria Journal

Volume 19, Issue 1, pp. 55-55

DOI: 10.1186/s12936-020-3135-x

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