Where were almost 90% of malaria cases reported 2015?

Where were almost 90% of malaria cases reported 2015?

WHO African Region
Malaria cases. Most cases in 2015 are estimated to have occurred in the WHO African Region (88%), followed by the WHO South-East Asia Region (10%) and the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (2%).

How many people are at risk for malaria in 2015?

Despite progress, significant challenges remain. Globally, about 3.2 billion people—nearly half of the world’s population—are at risk of malaria. In 2015, there were estimated 214 million new cases of malaria, and approximately 438 000 deaths.

What parts of South Africa have malaria?

In South Africa, malaria is mainly transmitted along the border areas. Some parts of South Africa’s nine provinces (Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal) are endemic for malaria, and 10% of the population (approximately 4.9 million persons) is at risk of contracting the disease.

In which areas in South Africa is there a high risk of malaria?

The high-risk areas in South Africa include:

• The far north of KwaZulu-Natal Province bordering Mozambique,
• The low-veld areas of Mpumalanga Province including the Kruger National Park but excluding Nelspruit and White River, and.
• The north-eastern parts of Limpopo Province.

Who died of malaria 2000?

Malaria death estimates from WHO Since the beginning of the 21st century, the WHO has published global estimates of the number of people that die from malaria. In these 15 years the global death toll has been cut in half: from 839,000 deaths in 2000 to 438,000 in 2015.

Why is malaria so common in Africa south of the Sahara?

It may be surprising that most cases occur on the African continent. Malaria is common in the area south of the Sahara Desert (called sub-Saharan Africa) because the disease spreads almost entirely in poor regions with tropical and subtropical climates. The local weather allows for transmission to occur year round.

Where is malaria mostly found?

About half of the world’s population is at risk. Large areas of Africa and South Asia and parts of Central and South America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania are considered areas where malaria transmission occurs.

Is Hazyview a malaria area?

Hazyview is in a low-risk malaria area and we have had no reports or incidence of malaria at the lodge. If you plan to overnight in the Kruger Park, it is recommended that you take preventative measures, but not at the resort. It is a low risk malaria area.