World Health Organization Releases 2021 World Malaria Report
Each year, WHO’s World Malaria Report offers in-depth information on the latest trends in malaria control and elimination at global, regional and country levels. The report highlights progress towards global targets and describes opportunities and challenges for curbing and eliminating the disease. This year’s report includes a special analysis on the impact of disruptions to malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Takeaway: In 2020, there were an estimated 241 million malaria cases and 627,000 malaria deaths worldwide, representing about 14 million more cases in 2020 compared to 2019, and 69,000 more deaths. Read more here.
Dr. Emma Bruce Highlights Malaria Events in Abidjan Cote D’Ivoire
Malaria Seminar Summary USAID-PMI Program Analyst form USA invited Rtn. Dr. Emma Bruce, Director of MPWA & Chairperson of Rotary District 9101 Subcommittee on Malaria to participate in this seminar to encourage more Rotarians to join the fight against malaria and...
Uganda Weekly Malaria Report Highlights
Uganda is experiencing malaria upsurge in 40+ districts. View the major issues highlighted by the Ministry of Health, Uganda in the Weekly Malaria Report below: -68% Malaria Reporting Rate -199,695 Confirmed Malaria Cases -23% of Districts lack ACTs (Artemisinin-based...
Rotary Attacks Malaria in Eastern Uganda
By Steven Shepelwich, Board Member, MPI Malaria is a silent killer across much of Africa, accounting for 94% of the world’s malaria deaths. Uganda knows this well. Malaria is by far the leading cause of illness and death in the country. In response, the Rotary Club...