Abstract:
Objective The data of malaria epidemic in Fujian in 2007 was analyzed in the present study to provide an insightinto the current situation based on the surveillance results of malaria in Fujian in 2007. Methods The surveillance resultsof malaria of the past year were analyzed in conjunction with a summary of the annual report for prevention and control ofmalaria in the province in 2007. Results A total of 44 cases were reported in Fujian in 2007, the morbidity being 0.14%.Cases were primarily present in Fuzhou, Xiamen and Ningde. A total of 42 villages(surveillance spots) were investigated andreviewed for insect vectors. As a result, 3824 anopheleses were captured, whereas Anopheles anthropophagus was not present.Conclusion Analysis of the epidemic statistics in 2007 revealed a stable situation of malaria epidemic in Fujian. Themorbidity has declined by 44.25% compared with that of the last year. However, in order to effectively prevent malariaoutbreaks, management of insect vectors to eliminate high density mosquitoes is required.