Malaria in Kagera and Tabora, Tanzania PDF

# Malaria in Kagera and Tabora, Tanzania The text describes malaria interventions in the regions of Kagera and Tabora in Tanzania. ## Kagera - Kagera is in the northwest of Tanzania. - It borders Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Geita and Kigoma. - It has a total population of 2,989,299. - The region ha...

# Malaria in Kagera and Tabora, Tanzania The text describes malaria interventions in the regions of Kagera and Tabora in Tanzania. ## Kagera - Kagera is in the northwest of Tanzania. - It borders Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Geita and Kigoma. - It has a total population of 2,989,299. - The region has a high malaria transmission with a reported average prevalence of 18%. - Malaria transmission is perennial, with seasonal peaks after two periods of rainfall: October-December and March-May. - Malaria epidemics have been reported previously in Muleba and Karagwe districts, which are primarily associated with climate change. ## Tabora - Tabora is situated in the mid-western part of Tanzania. - It borders Shinyanga, Singida, Mbeya and Songwe. - Tabora has a total population of 3,391,679. - Most residents rely on agricultural activities. - The weather is predominantly hot, with minimum and maximum temperatures of 14.6 °C and 32.6 °C. - The region is categorized as a high malaria transmission with a reported average under-five malaria prevalence of 23.4% and among school-aged children 26.9% (5-16 years). - Malaria transmission is perennial, with seasonal peaks after two periods of rainfall: short/autumn rains (October-December) and heavy rains (March-May). ## Malaria Indicators | Region | Malaria cases in OPD | Malaria incidence per IK Pop | Proportion of Malaria cases <5yrs | Malaria cases < 5 years in OPD | TPR | malaria deaths | ALU dispensed ratio | % IPTp3 | % of LLINs issued to PW | % of LLINs issued to Infants | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Tanzania | 3,537,45 | 58 | 46 | 1,611,42 | 18 | 1,991 | 0.8 | 71 | 97 | 88 | | Kagera | 398,978 | 111 | 54 | 214,343 | 34 | 164 | 0.9 | 74 | 99 | 95 | The table represents malaria indicators for both Tanzania and the region of Kagera. The table describes the following: - **Malaria cases in OPD**: The number of malaria cases reported at outpatient departments (OPD) - **Malaria incidence per IK Pop**: The number of malaria cases per 1,000 people. - **Proportion of Malaria cases <5yrs**: The proportion of malaria cases reported in children under 5 years old. - **Malaria cases < 5 years in OPD**: The number of malaria cases reported in children under 5 years old at outpatient departments (OPD) - **TPR**: Treatment per confirmed cases or the proportion of reported cases that received medicine that is a treatment for malaria. - **Malaria deaths**: Total number of deaths associated with malaria. - **ALU dispensed ratio**: The ratio of Antimalarial drug units (ALU) dispensed against the number of people. - **% IPTp3**: The percentage of women who received intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) during pregnancy. - **% of LLINs issued to PW**: The percentage of Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) issued to pregnant women. - **% of LLINs issued to Infants**: The percentage of Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) issued to infants. **Notes:** - The data presented in the table is taken from various sources, including 2022 Population and Housing Census, The 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey; and Malaria Indicator Survey, and The 2021 Tanzania School Malaria and Nutrition Survey (SMNS) Report. This document highlights the ongoing efforts to combat malaria in these regions of Tanzania.