Malaria Flashcards
What are the symptoms of malaria?
- headaches
- fever
- vomiting
- organs shutting down
How many countries had ongoing malaria transmission in 2018?
91
How much did Malaria cases fall by amongst at risk populations between 2010 and 2015?
21%
What % of global cases of Malaria did Africa have in 2022?
94%
What % of global deaths Malaria did Africa have in 2022?
95%
What % of malaria burden is within the poorest 20% of the population?
58%
Why do coastal areas not have seasonal variation in malaria cases?
sea leads to warmer temperatures
How might globalisation impact malaria?
may allow for treatments, information and research to be passed on to populations in need
What are the impacts of malaria on the individual?
- lack of income
- no work
- absence from school
- cost of treatments and travel
What are the impacts of malaria on a national scale?
- cost/pressure on healthcare services
- cost of prevention
- damage to economy (less taxes)
How much is the world aiming to reduce malaria by by 2030?
90%
How many countries are the world trying to make malaria free by 2030?
35
How much will these goals cost?
$8.7 billion per year
How can malaria be prevented?
- nets/repellents
- education
- early diagnosis and treatment
- vaccines
- drainage and irrigation
How many deaths does malaria cause each year?
660,000
What percentage of Malaria deaths occur in children?
67%
How much do the UN aim to reduce malaria by, by 2030?
90%
How much did finding from the WHO for Malaria increase?
260%
How much has the Gates foundation commited to the fight against Malaria?
$766 million
What 4 African countries accounted for 50% Malaria deaths?
Nigeria, DRC, Mozambique and Uganda (source: WHO)
How many countries have been certified malaria free since 2015?
12
How much can the GDP growth of countries with Malaria endemics be hindered by?
1.3%
What are the 2 most common parasites that cause malaria and where are they found?
Plasmodium Falciparum - Africa
Plasmodium Vivax - South America
