Environmental Degradation and Malaria Dynamics Amidst IKN Development in Kalimantan: Evaluating the Zoonotic Threat of Plasmodium knowlesi^
Ibrahim Bin Said

IAIN Kediri

Abstract

The establishment of Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN) in Kalimantan is poised to induce significant ecological disruptions, thereby reshaping malaria transmission patterns, particularly regarding zoonotic strains such as Plasmodium knowlesi. This study probes the intricate relationship between accelerated urbanisation, deforestation, and malaria epidemiology in the region. Employing a systematic literature review and secondary data analysis, our research delineates how escalating deforestation and increased human-wildlife interactions amplify malaria risks. The findings underscore the exigency for ecologically informed planning in mitigating these public health challenges.

Keywords: Deforestation, Zoonotic Malaria, Plasmodium knowlesi, Environmental Health, Sustainable Development

Topic: Interdisciplinary Earth Science and Technology