Statement Of The Problem
Malaria has become very common and is increasing in an uncontrolled way throughout Nigeria and world as whole, due to the bite of the female anopheles mosquito which carries the plasmodium in an attempt to eradicate this deadly disease, a massive response need to be mounted by the government to enlighten the public about the prevalence of malaria. Also provide remedy for treatment of it.
1.3 Objectives Of The Study
The objective of this study is to determine prevalence of malaria among children from 0 to 5 years old in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State. The specific objectives of this study includes;
1. To determine the prevalence of malaria among children between 0 to 5 years in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State.
2. To identify the various means the vector transmits the parasite plasmodium.
3. To determine the symptoms and signs of malaria
4. To examine the ways to eradicate the prevalence of malaria among children from 0 to 5 years in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State.