ArticleEpidemiology and infection2026
Influence of climate variability and seasonal trends on malaria incidence in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania using generalized additive models.
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While malaria transmission in coastal East Africa is strongly shaped by climatic variability, few studies examine long-term interactions in rapidly urbanizing settings. This study evaluated the impact of climate and seasonal trends on malaria incidence in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2014-2024). Monthly cases and meteorological data were analyzed using seasonal-trend decomposition (STL) and generalized additive models (GAMs) to quantify nonlinear and lagged climatic associations. Over the decade, malaria incidence declined sharply from >130 cases per 10,000 in 2014 to <30 by 2023. However, strong seasonal peaks persisted, with STL revealing consistent annual surges during April-June following the rainy season. GAM analysis identified rainfall as the dominant climatic driver, demonstrating significant 1- and 2-month lagged effects (p < 0.001). Daytime (1-month lag) and night-time (2-month lag) temperatures showed non-linear associations, peaking in incidence at optimal mosquito-development temperatures (~30-31°C). Despite substantial incidence declines, transmission remains highly climate-sensitive. Driven primarily by lagged rainfall and temperature effects rather than current-month conditions, these dynamics underscore the urgent need for climate-informed early warning systems and targeted seasonal interventions in coastal urban environments.
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