The World Health Organisation’s (WHO)Annual Malaria Report showed deaths falling to 438,000 in 2015 – down dramatically from
839,000 in 2000 – and found a significant increase in the number of
countries moving towards the elimination of malaria.
Two countries, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, accounted for more than 35% of global malaria deaths in 2015.
Yet, the WHO said, an estimated 663m cases of malaria have been averted in sub-Saharan Africa since 2001 as a direct result of the scale-up of three key malaria control interventions: bednets, indoor spraying, and the use of malaria drugs known as artemisinin-based combination therapy.
Mosquito nets have had the greatest impact, the organisation said.
Two countries, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, accounted for more than 35% of global malaria deaths in 2015.
Yet, the WHO said, an estimated 663m cases of malaria have been averted in sub-Saharan Africa since 2001 as a direct result of the scale-up of three key malaria control interventions: bednets, indoor spraying, and the use of malaria drugs known as artemisinin-based combination therapy.
Mosquito nets have had the greatest impact, the organisation said.
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