Malaria deaths Stories

Chest-related illnesses made up the largest share of cases reported in outpatient departments last year, contributing 30.2 per cent of the total 66.2...

Six counties, Busia, Kakamega, Kisumu, Migori, Siaya, and Vihiga, remain the highest burdened, recording an alarming 748 cases per 1,000 population.

The World Health Organisation estimates that approximately 2.2 billion cases have been prevented between 2000 and 2023.

Two malaria vaccines were introduced in 2024, but MVDP research was working on making them more effective and long-lasting.