As the world marked World Malaria Day (April 25), several African countries continue to battle the impact of a preventable disease claiming thousands of lives. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, malaria has claimed an estimated 380,000 lives in 2018 according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Somalia has a weak health care system and is poorly resourced, according to the WHO. Dr. Jamal Amran from the country’s World Health Organization office says WHO is working with Somali authorities to improve access to malaria medication. And once approved for use, countries like Somalia could benefit in continuing their fight against malaria and meet the malaria-free goal.

Source: Daily Nation April 25, 2021 22:41 UTC