Malaria control in Nepal 1963-2012: challenges on the path towards elimination

Type Journal Article - Malaria journal
Title Malaria control in Nepal 1963-2012: challenges on the path towards elimination
Author(s)
Volume 13
Issue 1
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2014
URL https://malariajournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2875-13-241
Abstract
Background
Malaria is still a priority public health problem of Nepal where about 84% of the population are at risk. The aim of this paper is to highlight the past and present malaria situation in this country and its challenges for long-term malaria elimination strategies.

Methods
Malariometric indicator data of Nepal recorded through routine surveillance of health facilities for the years between 1963 and 2012 were compiled. Trends and differences in malaria indicator data were analysed.

Related studies

»