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ArticleMalariaWorld journal2026

Analysis of clinical malaria hotspots according to transmission levels in two health areas of the Kolondieba health district, Mali.

Ibrahima Berthé, Mady Cissoko, Modibo Diarra, Donatien Serge Mbaga, Mamady Koné, Ahmadou Boly, Ousmane Boua Togola, Bayaya Haidara, Ismaila Théra, Abdoulaye Ongoiba and 15 more

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Ibrahima BerthéDisease Prevention and Control Department and General Directorate of Health and Public hygiene, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Bamako, Mali.
Mady CissokoParasites and Microbes Research and Training Center, Department of Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases, Bamako, Mali.
Modibo DiarraParasites and Microbes Research and Training Center, Department of Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases, Bamako, Mali.
Donatien Serge MbagaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, The University of Bertoua, Bertoua, Cameroon.
Mamady KonéParasites and Microbes Research and Training Center, Department of Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases, Bamako, Mali.
Ahmadou BolyInstitut National de Santé Publique, Mali.
Ousmane Boua TogolaDisease Prevention and Control Department and General Directorate of Health and Public hygiene, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Bamako, Mali.
Bayaya HaidaraParasites and Microbes Research and Training Center, Department of Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases, Bamako, Mali.
Ismaila ThéraParasites and Microbes Research and Training Center, Department of Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases, Bamako, Mali.
Abdoulaye OngoibaParasites and Microbes Research and Training Center, Department of Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases, Bamako, Mali.
Tahirou TogolaInstitut National de Santé Publique, Mali.
Amagoron Dit Mathias DoloParasites and Microbes Research and Training Center, Department of Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases, Bamako, Mali.
El Hadji Issa Amaguiré SyDisease Prevention and Control Department and General Directorate of Health and Public hygiene, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Bamako, Mali.
Abdramane KonatéDisease Prevention and Control Department and General Directorate of Health and Public hygiene, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Bamako, Mali.
Youssouf CoulibalyDisease Prevention and Control Department and General Directorate of Health and Public hygiene, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Bamako, Mali.
Lassana SissokoKolondieba District Hospital, Kolondieba, Mali.
Issa BougoudogoKadiana Community Health facility, Kolondieba, Mali.
Bakary NiangadoKolondieba central Community Health facility, Kolondieba, Mali.
Abdou TogolaFakola Community Health facility, Kolondieba, Mali.
Dramane TraoreSikasso Regional Health Directorate.
Leon Paul RabarijaonaUnicef Mopti Field Office, Mali.
Kalifa KeitaDisease Prevention and Control Department and General Directorate of Health and Public hygiene, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Bamako, Mali.
Bouyagui TraoréDisease Prevention and Control Department and General Directorate of Health and Public hygiene, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Bamako, Mali.
Cheick Amadou Tidiane TraoréDisease Prevention and Control Department and General Directorate of Health and Public hygiene, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Bamako, Mali.
Issaka SagaraParasites and Microbes Research and Training Center, Department of Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases, Bamako, Mali.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Despite significant progress, malaria remains a major challenge in Mali, due to heterogeneous transmission. The WHO 'High Burden to High Impact' strategy advocates targeting of high-transmission areas. This study aimed to identify clinical malaria hotspots in two health areas within the Kolondieba district with differing transmission levels. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study analysed 35,934 confirmed malaria cases extracted from consultation registers between 2019 and 2021 in the health areas of Kadiana (high risk) and Kolondieba Central (moderate risk). Transmission periods were determined in each zone by analysing variations in mean incidence trends, and high-risk clusters (hotspots) were identified using Kulldorff's method according to these periods. Results: Transmission periods and hotspot identification (2019-2021) revealed distinct dynamics between the two health areas. In Kadiana, the majority of clusters remained stable, with persistent hotspots across all eight periods (Kadiana and Tienkourani; RR: 1.8-6.3). In Kolondieba Central, hotspot dynamics evolved from a localised configuration (1 to 2 villages) towards spatial expansion, with more extensive clusters appearing during the final periods (RR: 1.7-2.2). Kolondieba town remained a persistent hotspot. Conclusions: This study confirms the heterogeneity of transmission at a fine scale, with stable hotspots even in both moderate and high-risk areas. It is essential to focus on human mobility to guide malaria control interventions.

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PMCPMC13135354

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