What is Malaria?

Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. The parasites are spread to people through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes, called malaria vectors. The infected person may have feverish attacks, influenza-like symptoms, tiredness, diarrhea or a whole range of other symptoms. Malaria should always be suspected if these symptoms occur within the first year of return from an infected area, a test should be carried out to exclude the possibility of malaria as soon as possible to avoid more casualties. Malaria remains endemic in 91 countries across the world, with nearly half of the global population at risk. Considerable progress has been made in reducing morbidity and mortality from malaria through the provision of prevention tools such as long-lasting insecticide-treated nets, and through improving access to treatment. Malaria case incidence is estimated to have fallen by 37% between 2000 and 2015, and mortality rates by 60% over the same period.

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