#WorldMalariaDay | Would Coronavirus Revive or Derail India's Success Story Against Malaria?
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On December 4, 2019, the World Health Organisation (@WHO) released the World Malaria Report 2019—a comprehensive analysis of the global Malaria situation.
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The report showed that India was one of the only two success stories among 11 countries facing the world's maximum malaria burden, as it achieved a sharp reduction of 28% in malaria cases from 2017 to 2018.
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The sudden emergence of #COVID19 has put an unprecedented, massive strain on the global healthcare system.
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In 2018, the country witnessed an estimated
-67 lakh malaria cases
-9,620 deaths—3% of total malaria cases
-2% malaria deaths across the globe
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The remarkable progress made in the battle against malaria is a result of a targeted campaign involving the government, private sector, civil societies and citizens.
Public health experts, however, warn that while fighting the new threat, we should not ignore other health priorities like achieving a malaria-free India by 2030.
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📸: (C Suresh Kumar/BCCL, Chennai)
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