One Health approach to improve the malaria elimination programme in Henan Province

Liu, Ying; He, Zhaohong; Wang, Dan; Hu, Yuguang; Qian, Dawei; Yang, Chengyun; Zhou, Rong; Li, Suhua; Lu, Deling; Zhang, Hongwei

doi:10.1016/bs.apar.2022.02.001

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“…Although the National Plan of Malaria Elimination, published in 2022 [ 6 ], presented goals to control and eliminate malaria, it did not mention any collaboration with the Environmental Health Surveillance, Workers Health Surveillance, and Public Health Emergencies Surveillance sectors of the BMoH, and also for example other sectors like Environmental Ministry, Mining and Energy Ministry, as they can play a crucial role in strengthening malaria control strategies based in One Health approaches [ 34 ]. Inclusion of those sectors in planning activities can enhance intersectoral strategies for controlling malaria in rural and low-sanitation areas, as well as prevent infections and promote treatment among workers engaged in malaria-prone economic activities.…”

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Is Brazil reaching malaria elimination? A time series analysis of malaria cases from 2011 to 2023

Garcia,

Soremekun,

Abrahão

et al. 2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

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In Brazil, 99% of malaria cases occur in the Amazon region, mainly caused by Plasmodium vivax (~83%) and Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) species. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, Brazil aims to eliminate autochthonous malaria by 2035. This study aims to analyse epidemiological patterns of malaria in Brazil to discuss if Brazil is on track to meet malaria control targets. A time-series study was conducted analysing autochthonous malaria new infections notifications in the Brazilian Amazon region from 2011 until June 2023. Descriptive analyses were conducted, along with joinpoint regression and forecast models to verify trend and future behaviour. A total of 2,067,030 malaria cases were reported in the period. Trend analysis indicated a decreasing trend in all malaria infections since late 2017 (monthly reduction = 0.81%, p-value <0.05), while Pf infections have increased progressively since 2015 (monthly increase = 0.46%, p-value <0.05). Forecast models predict over 124,000 malaria cases in 2023 and over 96,000 cases in 2024. Predictions for Pf infections are around 23,900 cases in 2023 and 22,300 in 2024. Cases in indigenous population villages are predicted to reach 48,000 cases in 2023 and over 51,000 in 2024. In gold mining areas it is expected over 21,000 cases in 2023 and over 20.000 in 2024. Malaria elimination in Brazil has advanced over the last decade, but its speed has slowed. The country exhibits noteworthy advancements in the reduction of overall malaria cases. It is imperative, however, to proactively target specific issues such as the incidence raise among indigenous populations and in gold mining areas. Pf infections remain a persistent challenge to control in the country and may require novel measures for containment. Current government supporting actions towards combating illegal goldmining activities and protecting indigenous populations may help malaria control indicators for the following years.

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Is Brazil reaching malaria elimination? A time series analysis of malaria cases from 2011 to 2023

Garcia,

Soremekun,

Abrahão

et al. 2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

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“…Investigating whether disruptions in host circadian rhythms contribute to the severe clinical manifestations frequently observed in malaria patients is an open question. Recently, the “One Health” concept, which emphasizes a trans-disciplinary collaborative approach to strengthen the interrelation between people, animals, and their environment, is gaining popularity in malaria research and elimination programs ( 65 ). The circadian aspect of malaria infection biology in the hosts, vector, and pathogen should be emphasized in such a multi-sectoral health strategy.…”

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A comprehensive rhythmicity analysis of host proteins and immune factors involved in malaria pathogenesis to decipher the importance of host circadian clock in malaria

Rankawat,

Kundal,

Chakraborty

et al. 2023

Front. Immunol.

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BackgroundCircadian rhythms broadly impact human health by regulating our daily physiological and metabolic processes. The circadian clocks substantially regulate our immune responses and susceptibility to infections. Malaria parasites have intrinsic molecular oscillations and coordinate their infection cycle with host rhythms. Considering the cyclical nature of malaria, a clear understanding of the circadian regulations in malaria pathogenesis and host responses is of immense importance.MethodsWe have thoroughly investigated the transcript level rhythmic patterns in blood proteins altered in falciparum and vivax malaria and malaria-related immune factors in mice, baboons, and humans by analyzing datasets from published literature and comprehensive databases. Using the Metascape and DAVID platforms, we analyzed Gene Ontology terms and physiological pathways associated with the rhythmic malaria-associated host immune factors.ResultsWe observed that almost 50% of the malaria-associated host immune factors are rhythmic in mice and humans. Overlapping rhythmic genes identified in mice, baboons, and humans, exhibited enrichment (Q < 0.05, fold-enrichment > 5) of multiple physiological pathways essential for host immune and defense response, including cytokine production, leukocyte activation, cellular defense, and response, regulation of kinase activity, B-cell receptor signaling pathway, and cellular response to cytokine stimulus.ConclusionsOur analysis indicates a robust circadian regulation on multiple interconnected host response pathways and immunological networks in malaria, evident from numerous rhythmic genes involved in those pathways. Host immune rhythms play a vital role in the temporal regulation of host-parasite interactions and defense machinery in malaria.

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“…Sustainable monitoring and response activities, scientific diagnostic tools to guide treatment strategies in different areas, effective snail control tools and precision mapping of snail distribution, and the One Health approach, in particular, have been proven effective in schistosomiasis control in China [ 11 ]. The One Health approach is a comprehensive and systematical method, covering human, animal, and environment health, which can be leveraged to solve health problems, such as controlling and eliminating schistosomiasis and malaria [ 19 , 20 ]. Effective lessons for malaria control in China include discovering the anti-malarial drug Artemisinin, the new “1-3-7” approach for malaria case surveillance, favorable environment and patriotic health campaigns, and tailored interventions in different malaria endemic areas [ 10 ].…”

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Strengthening capacity-building in malaria and schistosomiasis control under China-Africa cooperation: Assessing a case study of Burkina Faso

Li¹,

Djibougou²,

Lu³

et al. 2022

Science in One Health

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One Health approach to improve the malaria elimination programme in Henan Province

Cited by 8 publications

References 20 publications

Is Brazil reaching malaria elimination? A time series analysis of malaria cases from 2011 to 2023

Is Brazil reaching malaria elimination? A time series analysis of malaria cases from 2011 to 2023

A comprehensive rhythmicity analysis of host proteins and immune factors involved in malaria pathogenesis to decipher the importance of host circadian clock in malaria

Strengthening capacity-building in malaria and schistosomiasis control under China-Africa cooperation: Assessing a case study of Burkina Faso

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