Malaria - WHO - arabic version

The WHO website titled "Malaria" provides a comprehensive overview of malaria, a potentially fatal disease caused by Plasmodium parasites and primarily transmitted through mosquito bites in tropical countries. It offers information on symptoms, at-risk groups, preventive measures, and treatment options. The site also presents recent statistics: in 2023, an estimated 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 deaths occurred in 83 countries, with the African region being the most affected—accounting for 94% of cases and 95% of deaths. Children under the age of five made up approximately 76% of the deaths in this region.