Has the world lost its fight against malaria?

06/11/2025 27 min
Has the world lost its fight against malaria?

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Episode Synopsis

Each year, there are an estimated 263 million malaria cases around the world. Nearly 600-thousand deaths in 83 countries - a majority of them in Africa. For decades, scientists and governments have poured billions of dollars into trying to eradicate the moquito-borne disease. But a new report from the African Leaders Malaria Alliance is warning that after years of progress...funding cuts are threatening to unleash the worst resurgence ever.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.