Malaria

Malaria epidemics and emergencies

Malaria epidemics kill more than 100 000 people of all ages every year and up to 30% of malaria deaths in Africa occur in the wake of war, local violence or other emergencies.

Early detection mechanisms can limit the impact of epidemics of malaria
  • Malaria epidemics
    Early detection mechanisms can limit the impact of epidemics of malaria.
The circumstances of a complex emergency undermine any pre-existing malaria control measures and lead to a collapse of health services
  • Malaria and complex emergencies
    The circumstances of a complex emergency undermine any pre-existing malaria control measures and lead to a collapse of health services.

Background facts and features

HIGHLIGHTED DOCUMENTS

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Malaria in WHO regions

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