This article is from Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) and their effort and campaign with regards to malaria treatment in Africa, read through the whole article and there's a PDF link to their report in website, excerpt :
" Malaria continues to be the leading cause of death in African children. Of an estimated 781,000 malaria-related deaths reported in 2009, 91% occurred on the African continent, and 85% were among children under the age of five.
Malaria continues to be the leading cause of death in African children. Of an estimated 781,000 malaria-related deaths reported in 2009, 91% occurred on the African continent, and 85% were among children under the age of five.
The majority of the 225 million cases of malaria reported worldwide in 2009 were uncomplicated (or simple) malaria, and while this represents a significant burden of illness, these cases are, for the most part, non-fatal. However, around eight million simple malaria cases will progress to severe malaria annually."
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