WHO Reports Surge of Global Malaria Deaths
A report released by the agency on Thursday revealed that the continent accounts for 95% of all malaria cases and deaths globally. Children under five years old make up roughly 76% of the deaths in Africa.
The WHO noted that three countries – Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), and Niger – together represented nearly half of malaria-related fatalities in the African region.
Nigeria alone accounted for 31.9%, followed by the DRC at 11.7% and Niger at 6.1%.
Globally, the total recorded malaria cases also rose by around 9 million, reaching 282 million, marking a 3% increase compared with the previous year, according to the report.
The WHO additionally pointed to the ongoing funding shortfall that hampers malaria control initiatives. “In 2024, $3.9 billion was invested in the malaria response, yet it reached less than half of the 2025 funding target of $9.3 billion,” the agency stated on X.
Malaria, recognized as one of the world’s most lethal vector-borne illnesses, is spread to humans through bites from infected mosquitoes.
Symptoms may take several weeks to manifest and often include fever, chills, vomiting, and flu-like conditions. If not treated promptly, the disease can result in serious complications and death.
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