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Malaria situation in Iran: 2002-2017

Hassan Vatandoost1, Ahmad Raeisi2, Abedin Saghafipour3

  • 1Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Malaria Journal
|June 19, 2019
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Malaria incidence in Iran dramatically decreased, supporting the 2025 elimination goal. Imported cases rose, with Plasmodium vivax being dominant, primarily affecting males in rural southeastern Iran.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Malaria remains a significant infectious disease challenge in Iran.
  • Iran aims for malaria elimination by 2025.
  • This study reviews the malaria situation over 16 years.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the trends and characteristics of malaria in Iran.
  • To assess the progress towards malaria elimination goals.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from epidemiological registration forms.
  • Physicians and malaria focal points contributed data to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Main Results:

  • 134,273 malaria cases reported between 2002 and 2017.
  • Malaria incidence dropped significantly from 0.24/1000 to 0.01/1000.
  • Imported cases increased from 2009; Plasmodium vivax was dominant, predominantly in males over 15 in rural, south/southeastern Iran.

Conclusions:

  • A significant reduction in autochthonous malaria cases was observed.
  • These findings support the feasibility of achieving malaria elimination in Iran.
Keywords:
AutochthonousEpidemiologyIranMalaria

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