"Malaria remains endemic in 80 countries, with global cases rising from 238 million in 2018 to 282 million in 2024, and deaths increasing from 575,000 to 610,000."
"Despite the WHO recommending the RTS,S vaccine five years ago, many high-risk populations, particularly in Africa, are not receiving the vaccines."
"We have more tools today than we've ever had before, but success will depend on better coordination among governments, international donors, and public-health agencies."
Global malaria cases increased from 238 million in 2018 to 282 million in 2024, with deaths rising from 575,000 to 610,000. Malaria is endemic in 80 countries, and progress towards the UN's goal of ending malaria by 2030 has stalled. Despite the introduction of vaccines like RTS,S and R21, many high-risk populations, especially in Africa, remain unvaccinated. Effective malaria control requires a combination of vaccines, mosquito control strategies, and significant financial investment, which is currently lacking.
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