Statistics
Malaria is one of the most severe public health problems worldwide. It is a leading cause of death and disease in many developing countries, where young children and pregnant women are the groups most affected. According to the World Health Organization’s World Malaria Report 2013External Web Site Icon and the Global Malaria Action PlanExternal Web Site Icon
3.4 billion people (half the world’s population) live in areas at risk of malaria transmission in 106 countries and territories
In 2012, malaria caused an estimated 207 million clinical episodes, and 627,000 deaths. An estimated 91% of deaths in 2010 were in the African Region