Malaria

Malaria epidemics and emergencies

Malaria epidemics kill more than 100 000 people of all ages every year and up to 30% of malaria deaths in Africa occur in the wake of war, local violence or other emergencies.

Early detection mechanisms can limit the impact of epidemics of malaria
  • Malaria epidemics
    Early detection mechanisms can limit the impact of epidemics of malaria.
The circumstances of a complex emergency undermine any pre-existing malaria control measures and lead to a collapse of health services
  • Malaria and complex emergencies
    The circumstances of a complex emergency undermine any pre-existing malaria control measures and lead to a collapse of health services.

World Malaria Report 2012

The World Malaria Report 2012 contains the latest available data on malaria policies and interventions in 99 countries with ongoing transmission.

Contact us

Global Malaria Programme
World Health Organization
20 Avenue Appia
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 791 2533
Fax: +41 22 791 4824
E-mail: infogmp@who.int