SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF MALARIA ON FOOD SECURITY IN KOGI STATE

Abstract

This study examined the impact of malaria on food security in Kogi state. The
study adopted descriptive methods to carry out the analysis. The data were
obtained through a household survey conducted between May and August 2020
using questionnaire. The analysis of the results showed that while incidence of
malaria; direct cost of malaria; and size of family have negative impact on food
security (calorie intake), level of education has negative impact on calorie intake
in Kogi state. The study therefore recommends that various methods of treatment
utilized by citizens of Kogi State for the combat of malaria should be sustained
and government should make efforts to improve them. Besides, there is a need for
health awareness campaign through seminars organized by the various Primary
Health Care Centers and coordinated by the State Ministry of Health on the
dangers of malaria, modes of transmission, and various forms of treatment
against malaria and proper ways of using them.