World Malaria Report 2024: India achieves 69% drop in Malaria Cases

Current Context: The World Malaria Report 2024 was released on December 11, 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO).

• Key Highlights of the Report:
• Global Progress: The report provides a comprehensive assessment of global efforts to control and eliminate malaria, highlighting both progress and gaps.
• Reduction in Cases: It mentions that malaria cases have been reduced significantly worldwide, with 2.2 billion cases and 12.7 million deaths averted since 2000.
• Regional Focus: The report emphasizes the need for more inclusive and effective responses, particularly in high-risk regions like the WHO African Region.
• Vulnerable Populations: A dedicated chapter focuses on reaching populations most vulnerable to malaria, including children under 5, women and girls, Indigenous Peoples, migrants, people with disabilities, and those in remote areas.

Question:

1 According to the World Malaria Report 2024, how many malaria cases and deaths have been averted since 2000?

• A) 1 billion cases and 5 million deaths
• B) 2.2 billion cases and 12.7 million deaths
• C) 3 billion cases and 15 million deaths
• D) 1.5 billion cases and 10 million deaths

Answer: B) The report highlights significant progress, noting that global efforts have averted 2.2 billion cases and 12.7 million deaths since 2000 due to prevention and treatment strategies.