Lupaka, Mbumba
Degefa, Teshome
Eba, Kasahun
Zeynudin, Ahmed
Yewhalaw, Delenasaw
Article History
Received: 9 July 2023
Accepted: 13 November 2023
First Online: 19 November 2023
Declarations
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: The study protocol was reviewed and approved by Jimma University Institutional Review Board (IRB). An ethical clearance letter together with the study protocol was submitted to the University of Kisangani IRB. Based on the recommendation of the local IRB, the ethical clearance letter was then submitted to higher officials of the City of Kisangani and a support letter was obtained. Written informed consent was sought from the study participants. Assent and written parental/guardian consent were obtained for children and individuals who were unable to provide informed consent. Confidentiality of the participants was maintained. Individuals found positive were treated with appropriate antimalarial drugs at the nearest health facility.
: Not applicable.
: The authors have declared that there are no competing interests.