KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Apr 24 (IPS) – For centuries, malaria has remained one of the deadliest diseases, inflicting great suffering on families and perpetuating the cycle of poverty in many communities and nations. The African region currently accounts for 95% of malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths globally, with women and girls disproportionately affected by the disease.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Apr 24 (IPS) – For centuries, malaria has remained one of the deadliest diseases, inflicting great suffering on families and perpetuating the cycle of poverty in many communities and nations. The African region currently accounts for 95% of malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths globally, with women and girls disproportionately affected by the disease.Read the full story, “The Last Mile to Malaria Elimination: Confronting Gender Inequalities & Power Dynamics”, on globalissues.org →