There has been a concerted international effort since the early 2000s to tackle malaria. This has led to dramatic reductions in the disease. World Health Organisation estimates show that in 2015 there were 214 million malaria cases and 438,000 deaths globally. This is a 37% decrease in the incidence rate of malaria compared to 15 years ago and a 60% reduction in deaths. Most of the gains have happened in Asia and “fringe” areas in Africa, which is at the periphery of distribution of the disease. But the challenge is that sub-Saharan Africa still shoulders 89% of existing cases and 91% of deaths from the disease. How Successes Have Been Achieved Africa has historically had a high transmission...
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