COMPARING MALARIA PREVALENCE AMONG NASARAWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MADOBI LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNITIES IN KANO STATE
Abstract
This study investigated the prevalence of malaria in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of
Kano State, Nigeria: Nasarawa and Madobi. A cross-sectional study design was employed,
involving the collection of 300 blood samples from febrile patients attending primary
healthcare facilities in each LGA (150 per LGA) between October and November 2024.
Malaria diagnosis was performed using rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). The results revealed a
statistically significant difference in malaria prevalence between the two LGAs. Madobi LGA
exhibited a considerably higher prevalence of 57.3% (86/150) compared to Nasarawa LGA,
which had a prevalence of 38% (57/150). This disparity underscores the localized nature of
malaria transmission and highlights the need for targeted interventions. The study
emphasizes the importance of considering environmental, socioeconomic, and healthcare
access factors when designing and implementing malaria control programs. Further
research is recommended to explore these contributing factors and optimize strategies for
malaria prevention and treatment in these communities.
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