Yes, malaria continues to affect millions of people worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where the disease is most prevalent. According to the World Health Organization, there were an estimated 241 million cases of malaria globally in 2020, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Efforts to combat malaria through prevention, treatment, and vaccination are ongoing, but challenges such as drug resistance and access to healthcare persist. Continued global collaboration and funding are essential to reduce the burden of this disease.
Yes. Malaria can be spread around the world if not treated at the time when you see signs of malaria.
Phytophthora was responsible for the Irish Potato Famine
They don't.
Malaria is already endemic in may parts of the world.
The increasing population also increases the chances of a world epidemic. If there are more people, there are more chances that people could catch/spread a disease.
A decline of 90% in the New World Indian population
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It will be hard to completely stop. Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease. The problem is that many parts of the world don't have the access to the necessary medication. It means many people die needlessly. So the way to reduce it is to get those medications to the people that need it.
The population of the world exceeds 7 billion people and is still climbing. An estimate of the population presently can be found at the link below.
Papua New Guinea has one of the highest rates of malaria in the world, with around 10% of the population infected each year. Malaria is a major public health concern in the country, particularly in rural and remote areas. Efforts are being made to control and prevent the spread of the disease through various interventions.
Yes, malaria is endemic widely across the world.