Malaria in Africa

Malaria in Africa
Every 77 seconds, a precious life is lost カジノ シークレット 公式 malaria. Many of the victims are young children under the age of five.

The Infectious Disease Malaria

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In 2020, approximately 241 million people worldwide were infected by malaria, and approximately 627,000 died of the disease (World Malaria Report 2021). 90% of deaths occurred in sub-Saharan Africa, and many of the victims are children under the age of five.

Countries Where There is a Risk of Contracting Malaria

Malaria Eradication as an Anti-Poverty Measure

In developed countries, malaria has been nearly eliminated, but for many countries in Africa, due カジノ シークレット 公式 poverty and financial difficulties, appropriate policy measures are not sufficiently implemented. Moreover, because people who contract malaria lose opportunities for work and education, they cannot escape poverty, leading カジノ シークレット 公式 a vicious cycle.
It is not an overstatement カジノ シークレット 公式 say that the eradication of malaria is essential for Africa's economic development.

The Relationship Between Malaria and Poverty