<p>the fluctuating of case numbers and mortality rates highlight the complexities of malaria control in this region. Malaria was present in the area in about two-thirds (60.4%) of cases of <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em>. Demographic trends reveal most cases in males and individuals over fifteen years old. Its findings can inform evidence-based decision-making and guide malaria control programs in the region.&nbsp;</p>