Malaria is a potentially fatal disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through bites from infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Malaria is preventable and curable. Five species of parasites are responsible for malaria in humans, including two – Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax representing the biggest threat.

Source : WHO

1. Malaria is caused by parasites that are spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes

2. About half of the world’s population is at risk of malaria 

3. Children under 5 years of age are at high risk

4. Malaria mortality rates are decreasing 

5. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can prevent the disease from becoming fatal 

6. Sleeping under a durable impregnated mosquito net protects from malaria 

7. Pregnant women are particularly exposed to malaria 

8. Malaria causes significant economic losses in countries with high transmission 

9. Malaria kills more than half a million people each year, 91% of them in sub-Saharan Africa. The consequences for the most vulnerable populations are severe:

• children under 5 years old: neurological sequelae (learning and memory disorders, etc.), major anemias, increased infant mortality, etc...

• pregnant women: anemia, premature birth and increased infant mortality.

The Campaign "Zero Malaria, I am committed ! – Saison 4" focused on awareness, vector control, prevention and treatment of the disease, is an initiative that falls within the framework of World Malaria Day, celebrated every year on 25 April to highlight the efforts of stakeholders in combating the disease.