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Jane Nyandele

July 20, 2023

1. Trends in Malaria Deaths

1.1. Malaria Deaths Worldwide

  • Fig 01 shows a declining trend in global malaria deaths from 2000 to 2019, dropping from 850,000 to 550,000 deaths.
  • However in 2020, malaria deaths increased by 12% due to COVID-19 disruptions, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address the upward trend1.
  • The African region consistently bears over 95% of global malaria deaths, highlighting the necessity for increased efforts and investments in this region1.