Asymptomatic malaria and predictors among migrant farmworkers East Shewa zone Oromia Ethiopia.

Asymptomatic malaria can impact existing malaria control and elimination efforts around the world, particularly in Africa, where the majority of malaria cases and death occurs. This is a cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of asymptomatic malaria among migrant farmworkers from June to July 2020 in the Upper Awash Agro-industry, East Shewa zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. A total of 254 migrant farmworkers without signs and symptoms of malaria were enrolled.

Hygienic Practices of Vendors and Their Contribution to Coliform, , and Bacteria of Raw Milk at Asella Town, Oromia, Ethiopia.

Background: Coliform, , and are among the most encountered bacteria in raw milk. This study is aimed at determining the extent of coliform, , and in raw milk and vendor hygiene practices at Asella town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, from March 1 to 30, 2022.

Methods: In this study, 210 milk vendors were included; each vendor provided a 50 ml sample of raw milk.

Asymptomatic Plasmodium infection and associated factors among pregnant women in the Merti district, Oromia, Ethiopia.

Background: Asymptomatic Plasmodium infection (API) that occurs during pregnancy increases the risk of stillbirths, abortion, premature delivery, and low birth weight. API also hinders the control and prevention of malaria as infected hosts serve as silent reservoirs for transmission of Plasmodium species in the community.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of API and associated factors among pregnant women.