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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 94% of malaria cases and deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa.
But it is found in many places around the world - in 2019 there were an estimated 229 million cases of malaria worldwid, with children younger than 5 being the most vulnerable.
Early symptoms of malaria include a mild fever, chills and headache, all of which appear within 10-15 days after an infectious mosquito bite. It can often be tricky to diagnose early on.
Children with severe malaria frequently develop symptoms of severe anaemia (e.g. fatique, dizziness, pale skin) or respiratory distress.
In the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, the contamination of water sources, damaged sanitation systems and large areas of stagnant flood water have created perfect conditions for disease to spread fast. There has been a drastic spike in malaria, with over 9,000 cases now recorded.
We’re distributing mosquito nets to protect families against this life-threatening disease, and our Emergency Health Unit is providing essential treatment via mobile health teams that are travelling to the worst-hit areas, where people are struggling to access health facilities.
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