Contributing to Global Action: the European Union and the fight against Malaria
6 July 2009
Malaria is among the 5 most deadly diseases worldwide. Half the world’s population, some 3 billion people, are at risk. In 2008, 109 countries were malaria endemic, 45 of which are to be found in Africa1. The disease proves to be not only devastating to human life, but also has a serious impact on economies and reinforces poverty, particularly in the poorest countries in the world. Today, malaria can be prevented, diagnosed and treated with a combination of available instruments as long as the necessary funding is in place. But the needs hugely exceed the response to malaria thus far.
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