“The fight against malaria is a real challenge, but we are producing good results. Mothers are now accustomed to go with their babies to meet the health visitor at the twice-weekly session in the village. They also listen to my advice to refer severe cases of malaria to the health centre.” Kanca Keita works with Plan in Komocara, Cameroon, to ensure people have mosquito nets, know how to use them and can spot the signs of malaria to allow speedy treatment.
Malaria has declined over the last 10 years with more than one million lives saved thanks to the impact of prevention work and the development of rapid diagnostic tests and effective treatments for pregnant women and children under five. But with 216 million malaria cases in 2010 and 655,000 deaths, malaria remains one of the deadliest diseases in the world as we mark this year's World Malaria Day on 25th April. We’re calling for commitment to further funding.
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