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Endemic Knowledge- Malaria
In the past decade, Canada experienced two malaria epidemics, stemming from an outbreak in Punjab India and Central Africa. The influx of immigrants and refugees played a big part in the presence of the epidemic in Canada. ITPs from Africa and India are familiar with treating cases of Malaria often and sometimes virulent strains. They can assist with early diagnosis and effective treatment of malaria in immigrant populations.

Malaria: (DONE)
Prevalence in Canada: (put the trend over the last 15 years or so; demonstrating that it’s due to immigration)
Canada sees an average of 488 malaria cases per year spread across the country. From 2010 to 2014, the number of cases ranged from 447 to 516 each year.
Prevalence in source country:
Four countries – Nigeria (27%), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (12%), Uganda (5%) and Mozambique (4%) – accounted for almost half of all cases globally.
Of the total malaria cases around the world:
18 countries account for 80% of cases
34% of cases in 2013 were in:
Nigeria
the Democratic Republic of Congo
Commentary: (this is where we write why ITPs can help)
The incidence of Malaria in Canada is 1,8 cases per 100,000 population per year. There was 2 Malaria epidemics in Canada in the last decade, one was a P.vivax epidemic, the epicenter was in the Punjab, India, and the second was a P.falciparum epidemic in Quebec related to an increased influx of Central African refugees from Tanzanian refugee camps.
Disease: Malaria
Prevalence in Canada:
Canada reports an average of 488 malaria cases annually, distributed across the country. From 2010 to 2014, the number of cases ranged from 447 to 516 each year. The incidence of malaria in Canada is 1.8 cases per 100,000 people per year. In the past decade, Canada experienced two malaria epidemics. One epidemic of Plasmodium vivax malaria was centered in the Punjab region of India, and another epidemic of Plasmodium falciparum malaria occurred in Quebec, related to an influx of Central African refugees from Tanzanian refugee camps.
Prevalence in Source Countries:
Four countries—Nigeria (27%), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (12%), Uganda (5%), and Mozambique (4%)—accounted for almost half of all malaria cases globally. Additionally, 18 countries are responsible for 80% of malaria cases worldwide, with 34% of cases in 2013 occurring in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Commentary:
Internationally Trained Physicians (ITPs) can significantly help in managing and reducing malaria cases in Canada. Many malaria cases in Canada are among immigrants from countries with high malaria prevalence. ITPs, who often have experience treating malaria in their home countries, bring invaluable expertise to the Canadian healthcare system. They can assist with early diagnosis and effective treatment of malaria in immigrant populations, provide essential education about malaria prevention and management, and develop targeted public health strategies. Additionally, ITPs can overcome language and cultural barriers, build trust with patients, and ensure better adherence to malaria treatment protocols, ultimately helping to control the spread of the disease