The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned about the ongoing malaria outbreak in Ethiopia, as more than two million cases have been reported across the country. The WHO, in its periodic bulletin on outbreaks and other emergencies on the African continent, issued Thursday, said since January this year, Ethiopia has experienced a significant malaria outbreak, with reports from various regions. “Cumulatively, from Jan. 1 through Sept. 10, a total of 2,235,311 cases have been reported in Ethiopia.” Figures from the WHO showed that four regions affected by the malaria outbreak have reported incidence rates exceeding 2,000 cases per 100,000 population. Ethiopian Health Minister Lia Tadesse said over social media on Sunday that malaria is an urgent public health priority. She said the increasing number of malaria cases over the past few years in Ethiopia and across the continent needs innovative ways to aggressively address the issue, from prevention, environmental management, early diagnosis, and timely treatment through strong multi-sectoral, multi-stakeholder coordination and investment.

Source: Ethiopian News October 22, 2023 00:35 UTC