The most recent reports show there were 241 million cases of malaria (627,000 deaths) in 2020, 95% of which were in Africa. Since 2000, malaria deaths have declined by about 30%, however, the number of fatalities increased in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 🦠

Malaria is a life-threatening disease, which is caused by Plasmodium parasites and transmitted by mosquitoes. In this thread, I will explore key aspects, including current trends, challenges, and innovations. Can We Defeat Malaria? pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... @louisejenkins.bsky.social