title: [Current malaria situation in Azerbaijan].
abstract: The malaria epidemiological situation has substantially improved in Azerbaijan. In 1999, the incidence of malaria has been 2.2 times less than in 1998 (2,315 versus 5,175 cases). This reduction has been seen in all endemic areas of the country: the incidence of malaria reduced by a factor of 1.5 to 10, including its border regions where it is by 4 times less (633 versus 2,534 cases). There was a 1.8-fold decrease in the number of new foci in 1999 as compared to 1998 (165 versus 92). All malaria cases had local features. Of the imported cases in 1999, there were 3 cases of tropical malaria from Sudan and one case of P. vivax malaria from Georgia. Priority measures to implement the National Malaria Control Programme are as follows: Early detection, diagnosis, and radical treatment of malaria patients. Strengthening of laboratory service. Chemoprophylaxis for high-risk groups. Vector control. Improvement of knowledge among health workers. Increase in social mobilization.
authors.forename: V K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Kasumov
authors.forename: F Z
authors.initials: FZ
authors.lastname: Guseĭnov
mesh_terms: D001382:Azerbaijan / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008288:Malaria / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D014195:Travel