Malaria in School Children In Rwanda: A Review Article

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2019 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 6 Issue 12

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : Umwanankundi Marcelline, Dr. Arpita Sharma, Dr. Mucumbitsi Joseph

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V6I12P104

How to Cite?

Umwanankundi Marcelline, Dr. Arpita Sharma, Dr. Mucumbitsi Joseph, "Malaria in School Children In Rwanda: A Review Article," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 6,  no. 12, pp. 17-21, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V6I12P104

Abstract:

Malaria infection is caused by plasmodium species of which plasmodium falciparum is widespread in Africa. Globally, around 500 million school children are at risk of malaria and 200 million are counted in sub-Saharan countries. Efforts were made to reduce and eradicate malaria including distribution of longlasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) and use of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) drugs, and indoor residual spraying have led to declines in malaria. However sub- Saharan Africa still suffers greatly from the disease. Malaria is one of the leading causes of mortality in Africa with about 90% of the 528,000 malaria deaths estimated globally, occurring in the African region. Even if much effort has been done towards prevention and control of malaria in sub-Saharan countries and Rwanda in particular, little is known about.Prevalence of malaria in school children in Rwanda. The present study envisages to review the current body of knowledge on prevalence and risk factors of malaria among school children in Rwanda.

Keywords:

Malaria parasites, Children, School, Rwanda.

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