Conclusion
At the end of this study, the prevalence
of 15.8% parasitemia was detected among blood donors in Ebonyi state. This
calls for serious concern as it reflects the high risk of transfusion
transmitted malaria. This is more so because the recipients of these infected
blood fall under the vulnerable group to malaria. We therefore call for prompt
inclusion of mandatory screening of blood for malaria parasite to the
prevailing health policies to help reduce the risk associated with
transfusion
malaria in the state. There is also the need to administer antimalarial
prophylaxis to potential blood recipients prior to transfusion. 
Recommendations
For effective prevention and control of
transfusion malaria, the following recommendations are imperative:
1.
Awareness should be
created through public lectures to educate the public health institutions
health personnel and policy makers on the risks associated with transfusion
malaria.
2.
There should be a
health policy on the mandatory screening of blood donors for malaria parasite.
3.
Mass enlightenment of
people on the gains of the use of antimalarial prophylaxis, insecticide treated
nets and indoor residual spraying of insecticides.
4.
High occupational
exposure of individuals to mosquito bites should be discouraged.