Prevalence of Malaria Across Different States in Nigeria Over the Past Five Years (2018-2023)

The review examined the prevalence of malaria across different states in Nigeria over the past five years (2018-2023) and analyzes the relationship between malaria infection rates, mortality rates, and population sizes using the Chi-square statistical method. The test also showed a significant association between mortality rates and population sizes (χ² = 38.21, p < 0.05), implying that states with larger populations experience higher mortality rates, which could be attributed to overburdened healthcare systems and delayed treatment. A significant association was found between infection rates and mortality rates (χ² = 52.34, p < 0.05). Higher infection rates correlate with increased mortality, underscoring the need for effective control measures to reduce the burden of malaria-related deaths. It was therefore recommended based on the findings, healthcare infrastructure should be made adequate and available in high-burden states, particularly in Northern Nigeria, to improve access to diagnosis and treatment.

  Keywords: Malaria Prevalence, Mortality Rates, Infection Rates, Healthcare Infrastructure, Chi-Square Method