malaria

how many people are at risk of malaria

3.4b

how many malaria cases are in Africa

90%

which country has the highest no of malaria cases/deaths

Nigeria - 25%

how many deaths has malaria caused

597,000

why are rural areas in Nigeria prone to malaria outbreaks

They have limited healthcare access

how does the poor flooding drainage in Nigeria make it prone to malaria outbreaks

causes stagnant water ideal for mosquito breeding

why does the tropical climate in Nigeria make it prone to malaria outbreaks

heavy rainfall creates ideal mosquito breeding sites

symptoms of malaria

high fevers

vomiting

headaches

what partnership did the WHO and Nigerian gov do together to reduce malaria cases

Roll Back Malaria Partnership

• Distributed insecticide nets

• Started community health education programs

• Vaccines