Earlier this year, experts said that a malaria-free world was possible with a bold approach from stakeholders. The most recent World Malaria Report has reinforced the importance of such measures to be undertaken as officials warn that the stagnation in efforts to tackle malaria is “unacceptably high.” “The world has shown that progress can be made,” said World Health Organization (WHO) malaria expert Pedro Alonso. “But progress has slowed down. And we have stabilised at ... an unacceptably high level.” Indeed, progress has been made. Since the beginning of the decade, malaria cases have fallen. The number of global cases in 2010 stood at 251 million, compared to 228 million in 2018. Incidence has declined from 71 to 57 cases per 100,000 at-risk people within the same timeframe. Similarly, deaths have declined. 405,000 people died due to malaria in 2018, compared to 416,000 the preceding year and 585,000 in 2010. Yet the report warns that such progress is far from cause for … Read Full Article about ‘Progress has slowed down’ – The World Malaria Report and what it means for India
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