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Malaria is one of the most important infectious diseases in tropical and subtropical regions, and continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study aimed to measure the epidemiological features of malaria in Nori sector, Merowe locality. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Merowe locality. A sample of 564 participants were selected, a simple random sample was used. The data collected by using structured questionnaire and blood sample, the data analyzed by (SPSS) programme version 24 with p = 0.05, then the data presented in tables and graphs. Out of 564 participants enrolled in this study 242 (42.9%) were males and 322 (57.1%) females. Microscopy was found to be positive in 22 (3.9%) and 542 (96.1%) were negative. These results showed the similarity of malaria distribution in Sudan. The study concluded that the highest method of malaria control was natural and chemical together were represented (25.9%) than the other method. Also the people who couldn’t use the mite on doors and windows higher than people used it (59.9%, and 40.1%) respectively. The research recommended that the health authority of the locality must concentrate on intensive control measures of mosquitoes and also to encourage the population to use mite on doors and windows.
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