1. Dr Paul T Francis, MD Community Medicine College of Medicine, Zawia
Malaria
Dr Paul T Francis, MD
Community Medicine
College of Medicine, Zawia

2. Malaria
Malaria is an acute disease caused by Plasmodium group of parasites and transmitted by anopheles mosquito
In 1880 Laveran discovered the parasite in Algiers
In 1897 Ronald Ross discovered that the anopheles mosquito is the vector for Malaria
It is a disease that is seen all over the world especially in the developing countries

3. Malaria in Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
In April 1959 a malaria eradication programme was launched(البدأ)
By 1967 Malaria was no more endemic in Libya
Now Malaria cases in Libya are imported from other countries

5. Epidemiological factors
Malaria is seen more in warm, humid climate with frequent rainfall
Agent is Plasmodium vivax, malariae, falciparum and ovale
Transmitted through the bite of female anopheles mosquito
Incubation period
P vivax – 14 days
P falciparum – 12 days

6. Stages of Malarial parasite

8. Malaria index
Annual Parasite incidence (API) – is the number of confirmed cases per 1000 population in one year

9. Prevention and control
Primary prevention
Environmental improvement
Prevent mosquito breeding by removing water collections
Anti mosquito measures – spray DDT on walls where mosquito rests
Anti larval measures – spray larvicide in the water where mosquito breeds
Prevent mosquito bites by using mosquito nets
Chemoprophylaxis - Chloroquine

10. Secondary prevention Early diagnosis and treatment
To prevent complications especially cerebral malaria
To prevent morbidity due to malaria