Context:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) South East Asia Region contributes about 1.5% of the burden of malaria cases globally and India accounted for about half of all estimated cases in 2023.
Key Highlights of Report:
- This region harbors 1.5% of the global malaria burden, with a 50% share in India, a one-third share with Indonesia.
- Estimated malaria deaths in the region fell by 82.9%, from 35,000 in 2000 to 6,000 in 2023.
- Together, India and Indonesia accounted for about 88% of malaria deaths in the region.
The World Health Organisation (WHO)
- Establishment
- April 7, 1948
- Headquarter
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Director General
- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
- Goal
- Achieving the highest level of health for all people.
- Control and develop public health teaching and training; Set international standards for biological products.
- Promotion of control of epidemic and endemic diseases.
Malaria
- Malaria is a disease caused by Anopheles mosquitoes in vertebrates.
- Causes:
- Plasmodium trasmitted to humans by Anopheles mosquitoes.
- Diagnosis:
- Antigen Detection Test.
