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Spatial-temporal pattern of malaria in Burkina Faso from 2013 to 2020.

Authors :: Sangaré I
Ouattara CA
Soma DD
Soma D
Assogba BS
Namountougou M
Tougri G
Savadogo LB
Source :: Parasite epidemiology and control [Parasite Epidemiol Control] 2022 Jul 02; Vol. 18, pp. e00261. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jul 02 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Despite the implementation of different strategies to fight against malaria in Burkina Faso since 2005, it remains today the leading cause of hospitalization and death. Adapting interventions to the spatial and temporal distribution of malaria could help to reduce this burden. This study aims to determine the structure and stability of malaria hotspots in Burkina Faso, with the objective of adapting interventions at small geographical scales. Data on malaria cases from 2013 to 2020 were acquired at municipalities level. Municipality-wise malaria endemicity levels were mapped through geographical information system (GIS) tools. Spatial statistical analysis using Kulldoff sweeps were carried out to identify malaria hotspots. Then we mapped the monthly malaria risk. Malaria is endemic in all the municipalities of Burkina Faso. However, two stable main spatial clusters (South-Western and Eastern part of the country) are emerging with seasonal reinforcement. Interventions targeting the identified clusters could significantly reduce the incidence of malaria in Burkina Faso. This also prompts for further studies to identify the local determinants of this high transmission for the future success of malaria control.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that there are no competing interests regarding the publication of this paper.<br /> (© 2022 The Authors.)