According to the World Malaria Report, in 2021 there were 247 million malaria cases and 619,000 deaths.3
The WHO published The Global technical strategy for malaria 2016–2030 to guide and support malaria-endemic countries on controlling and eliminating the disease.3
Antimalarial drugs are recommended for those visiting malaria-endemic countries. However, they are not 100% protective and must be combined with personal protective measures.4
In many of the countries affected by malaria, it is a leading cause of illness and death.5
Anopheles
Biting habits:
Most common:
Severe malaria involves organ failure or abnormal blood and metabolism. It's a medical emergency that should be treated urgently and aggressively.
Antimalarial drugs
Protective measures and antimalarial drugs (when appropriate)
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