Parts Of Southern Africa Are Within Tantalising Reach Of Eliminating Malaria

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A young girl plays inside a mosquito net in Kibera, Nairobi. EPA/Stephen Morrison

There has been a concerted international effort since the early 2000s to tackle malaria. This has led to dramatic reductions in the disease.

World Health Organisation estimates show that in 2015 there were 214 million malaria cases and 438,000 deaths globally. This is a 37% decrease in the incidence rate of malaria compared to 15 years ago and a 60% reduction in deaths.