Nigerian Journal of Parasitology is the official organ of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria. The Journal is devoted primarily to pure and applied research and provides a medium for the rapid publication of investigations in all aspects of Parasitology. The Journal will publish original researches and technical studies carried out in the country, as well as works and documents from elsewhere which are of interest to Nigeria or empirical configuration. 

Announcements

Official Notice Of Change Of Editor-In-Chief

2026-10-16

To: Authors, Reviewers, Editorial Board Members, Subscribers, Partners, and the General Public

The management of the Nigerian Journal of Parasitology hereby announces a change in the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Journal.

Current Issue

Vol. 47 No. 2 (2026): September

Published: 2026-10-15

Main Issues

Impact of Maternal Education and Preventive Practices on Childhood Malaria in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State

C. U. Uzochukwu, O. G. Okeke, P. U. Umeanaeto, B. C Umeanor, C. C. Ifejika, P. M. Okoye

211-218

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.1

Larval Ecology and Physicochemical Parameters of Mosquito Breeding Habitats in Awka South Local Government Area, Southeastern, Nigeria

C. C. Ifejika, P. U. Umeanaeto, C. U. Uzochukwu, A. C. Ezeani, B. C. Umeanor, O. D. Nwagbo, O. G. Okeke

219-227

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.2

Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections and Hygiene Practices among School Children in Nibo Community, Awka South L.G.A., Anambra State, Nigeria.

P. U. Umeanaeto, A. O. Adibe, C. M. Okeke, K. C. Irikannu, N. V. Elosiuba, G. L. Onwuachusi

228-237

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.3

Assessment of Malaria Incidence among Children Aged Three to Fifty- nine Months From a Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Area in Burkina Faso

P. M. Sawadogo, K. T. Guiguemdé, A. Zida

238-246

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.4

A Review on Prevalence of Human and Animal Schistosomiasis from 1960 to 2022 in the Republic of Niger

M. A. Maina, M. L. Moustapha, H. Audu-Ohida, M. L. Ibrahim, I. A. Moustapha

247-259

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.5

Prevalence and Intensity of Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections Among School Children in Adamawa Central Zone, Adamawa State, Nigeria

M. A. Qadeer, P. Oseamehon, C. Godly

260-267

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.6

Assessment of Malaria Parasitic Density Using Microscopic Techniques as a Screening Method among Paediatric Patients in Kano, Nigeria

A. Shehu, U. Mustapha, A. S. Ayuba, Y. A. Misau, S. I. Ismail

268-279

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.7

A Survey of Human Intestinal Parasites on Vegetables Sold at Market Within Jalingo Metropolis, Taraba State, Nigeria

S. Y. Obadiah, D. B. Lipana, E. Allahnanan, A. T. Nashuka, C. Solomon, C. S. Obiorah, A. K. Jamilu, L. A. Ajiduku, R. A. Ishaku

280-287

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.8

Prevalence and Distribution of Intestinal Parasites, Including Cryptosporidium spp. Among Human Populations in Rural and Urban Areas of Northern Algeria.

A. Benhouda, D. Benhouda, M. Hanfer

288-298

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.9

Effects of Melatonin, Vitamins C and E Supplement on Antibody Response to Newcastle Disease Vaccinated Ascaridia galli Infected Broiler Chickens 1

K. H. Yusuf, O. J. Ajanusi, L. Saidu, S. B. Oladele

299-307

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.10

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Rice Farmers and Pesticide Residue in Rice Agroecosystems of Anambra State, Nigeria: Implications for Mosquito Breeding Habitats

C. B. Ukonze, M. Ohanu, C. K. Ezihe, H. A. Hasan

308-321

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.11

Antiplasmodial activity of the extracts of Mangifera indica L. against clinical isolates of Plasmodium falciparum

E. O. Kolawole, K. K. Sha’a, S. O. Elkanah, T. B. Lamidi, D. S. Elkanah, S. C. Obiorah

322-331

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.12

Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Bacterial Pathogens Isolated from African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) sold in Calabar Markets, Nigeria

A. P. Inyang-Etoh, S. U. Eteng, C. J. Odum, H. T. Ifon, J. D. Itam

332-341

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.13

Determinants of Positive Tuberculosis Screening among People Living with HIV in Eswatini: A Retrospective Analysis

S. G. Fashoto, T. A. Dlamini, E. Olamijuwon, E. Mbunge, B. A. Akinnuwesi, M. Okpeku, B. Mamba, A. F. Murye, A. S. Metfula

342-354

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.14

Intestinal Helminths of Slaughtered Cattle in Bokkos Central Abattoir, Plateau State, Nigeria

P. C. Igeh, J. A. Nankham, N. R. Gotan, I. T. Samchi, A. A. Hassan, N. N. Dawam

355-365

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.15

In vitro Protoscolicidal Activity of Albendazole-Silver Oxide Nanohybrids against Echinococcus granulosus

F. F. Al-saadi, A. K. Al-Abboodi, Z. A. Al-Ali

367-378

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i2.16
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