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Article History

Received: 13 March 2026

Accepted: 26 May 2026

First Online: 2 June 2026

Declarations

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: Ethical clearance was obtained from the Ethical Review Committee of Science College, Bahir Dar University (Ref. No. PRCSVD/139/2016 E.C.). After explaining the purpose of the study, an official permission letter was secured from the Medical Director of Gissa Health Center to conduct the study. The purpose of the study was clearly explained to all febrile patients, and their voluntary participation was requested. Written informed consent was collected from each study participants, or parents/guardians for participants under the age of 18 years of age. Participants were informed that they had the right to withdraw from the study at any without losing their benefit from the health center. In addition, all malaria positive subjects were advised to receive appropriate treatment at the health center using their family health insurance. Every response of the study participant was handled confidentially and anonymously.

: All authors have approved the submission of the final copy for publication.

: The authors declare no competing interests.