Towards a research agenda for global malaria elimination
2008
Towards a research agenda for global malaria elimination
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Marcel Hommel
Primary Institution: Institut Pasteur
Conclusion
Malaria incidence is decreasing worldwide, but achieving elimination will require sustained funding and political commitment.
Supporting Evidence
- Child mortality on the Kenyan coast has been reduced.
- Malaria incidence has fallen by 50-75% in Zanzibar, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Rwanda.
- Reports from travel clinics in Europe indicate a reduction in imported malaria cases.
Takeaway
Scientists think fewer people are getting malaria now, but we need to keep working hard and spending money to make sure it goes away for good.
Limitations
The accuracy of malaria incidence and mortality figures is often questionable, and many cases occur in remote areas with limited diagnostic resources.
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