<![CDATA[Malaria remains a public health issue in tropical and subtropical regions, including eastern Indonesia. Based on data from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia in 2025, there were 418,546 reported positive malaria cases nationwide. In North Maluku Province, 317 positive cases were found, with South Halmahera Regency recording 36 cases. The Gane Timur District itself is classified as a low-endemic area with only one positive case. This study aims to monitor malaria cases at Puskesmas Maffa, Gane Timur District, South Halmahera Regency. The research used a descriptive observational design with a cross-sectional approach and accidental sampling technique, involving 55 respondents who visited the Puskesmas during the study period. The examination was conducted microscopically thru thick and thin blood smears, and the results showed that all samples were negative for Plasmodium. The characteristics of the respondents showed that the majority were aged 15–45 years (52.7%), followed by those over 45 years (45%), and under 15 years (1.8%). Based on gender, females dominate (70.9%) compared to males (29.1%). From a clinical perspective, almost all respondents did not experience typical malaria symptoms such as fever, chills, and sweating (94.5%). Preventive behavior shows that the majority do not use mosquito nets (90.9%), but still protect themselves with closed clothing at nite (96.4%). The use of mosquito repellent is only done occasionally (69.1%). Environmental factors are relatively supportive of prevention, with the majority not having standing water around their homes (89.1%). However, some respondents still occasionally go out at nite (61.8%), and almost all houses have inadequate ventilation (96.4%). The absence of positive cases is suspected to be related to the low incidence of malaria and the success of health surveillance. Routine laboratory examinations are still necessary as an effort for early detection and prevention of transmission.]]>
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