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Urbanization is changing malaria dynamics, driven by environmental changes and population growth, with nearly 70% of people projected to live in urban areas by 2050. This scoping review maps the epidemiology of urban malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, identifying research gaps and guiding strategies for control and elimination.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>A structured search across multiple databases was performed using predefined eligibility criteria to select articles. Accordingly, PubMed, Medline EBSCO, Google scholar, Science direct, Cochrane library and grey literature sources were searched for relevant articles. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines were followed for evidence selection, data extraction, and presentation of findings. 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The review identified key factors associated with urban malaria infection, including socioeconomic status, travel history, prior infection, proximity to water sources, availability of vegetation in the compound, temperature, humidity, livestock ownership, and ITN utilization.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>This review found a high prevalence of urban malaria infection in sub-Saharan Africa and there was regional variation. Sociodemographic and socioeconomic status, travel history, ITN utilization, previous history of malaria infection and environmental factors like proximity to water sources, presence of vegetation, temperature, humidity, and livestock ownership were identified as factors associated with urban malaria infection. 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