About Malaria

Who is at risk?

Who is at risk of Malaria, where in the world is malaria, annual malaria deaths worldwide, who dies from malaria, impact of malaria in Africa,

Approximately half of the world's population is at risk of malaria. Most malaria cases and deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. However, Asia, Latin America, and to a lesser extent the Middle East and parts of Europe are also affected. In 2013, 97 countries and territories had ongoing malaria transmission.

Malaria Map

Specific population risk groups include:

Prevention

How to reduce malaria transmission

Vector control is the main way to reduce malaria transmission at the community level. It is the only intervention that can reduce malaria transmission from very high levels to close to zero.

For individuals, personal protection against mosquito bites represents the first line of defence for malaria prevention.

Two forms of vector control are effective in a wide range of circumstances.

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