Why does so many people have malaria?

Answer 1

because that was where the disease was prevalent also evolution occured because of the harsh conditions of malaria africans developed a blood type to counter the malaria....... hence sickle cell was created and even though it has its downfalls people with sickle cell dont get malaria.

Answer 2

because it is a deadly disease and over 100 people die every year from it in Africa, but their making this net that you put on top of you when your sleeping so then the mosquitoes that carry the disease will not be able to bite you and give you the disease

Answer 3

1. it's not that deadly, so once infected you can live with it for many years
2. it's spread by mosquitoes, so it's quite hard to protect yourself against if you can't afford a solid house, or have to work outdoors.
3. the medicines that protect against malaria are quite nasty themselves, and shouldn't be taken continuously.
4. some strains have proven to be immune to the medicines.

Answer 4

The parasite has become resistant to chloroquine. The mosquitoes has become resistant to insecticides. The drive to eradicate malaria becomes less intensive, when you do not get the reward in the form of success.

Answer 5

it kills over 2 million people every year. not enough for ya?

Answer 6

why is there pain in Africa