Prevalence of Malaria in Ghana: A Case Study of the Bosomtwe-Atwima Kwawoma District in the Ashanti Region

Abstract

Malaria ranks among the foremost health issues facing the world, especially tropical countries. This endemicity of malaria has threatened health delivery services of the country. Ashanti region records one of the highest malaria cases in the country. This research studies the prevalence of malaria worldwide. The research further talks about the incidence of malaria in the Lake Bosomtwe Area, and the history of the Bosomtwe-Atwima Kwawoma district. In this paper, I explored the causes, effects, preventions and treatment of malaria. Questionnaires were used in collecting data from selected respondents at a random sampling. Specific attention was given to causes of malaria in the Lake Bosomtwe area as unsanitary practices, ignorance and lack of protective devices. Poverty and death were explored in this research as the major effects of malaria on the inhabitants.

This study was concluded that, the causes of malaria can be prevented by taking necessary precautions such as the use of treated mosquito nets, repellants and taking malaria vaccines. In addition, it was discussed in the text that, malaria can be treated with the use of orthodox and herbal medicine. Finally, this study recommends that, government and other agencies should make it their ultimate aim to publicize the awareness of malaria in the Lake Bosomtwe Area.

Keywords: District, fever, health, malaria, Ghana, Ashanti Region