ABSTRACT

Background – Among all the vector – borne diseases, malaria remains to be one of the largest contributors to disease burdens in terms of death and suffering and from the public health point, it is certainly the most devastating parasitic disease in most of the tropical developing countries. The present study aims to observe the seasonal variation of malaria in Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Method – A retrospective record base study was carried out in U. T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli during the period of January 2010 to December 2020. All positive cases were taken from the register maintained at the office of NVBDCP, Vinoba Bhave Civil Hospital, Silvassa. Data was analysed in the form of percentage, t – test and ANOVA. Result – The incidence of malaria positive cases occurred through out of the year. The highest number of cases were recorded in August and difference in monthly incidence of malaria was significant (p=0.0000). The incidence of malaria was higher in Rainy season than winter and summer season (p=0.0000). In the year 2010 to 2020 positive cases of malaria were found respectively 5709 and 40. From 10 years data analysis, the present study concludes that as years progress there is gradual decrease in number of positive cases. Conclusion – A seasonal pattern of malaria was observed in U. T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, which provide basis for future malaria monitoring and control strategies in the study area. Keywords: Malaria, seasonality, Month wise, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Publication date: 15/01/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.1.1035