Where in Africa is malaria the worst?

Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Republic of Tanzania, and Niger account for about half of all such fatalities. Nigeria alone had 31.3% of the world's malaria deaths in 2021. Malaria is transmitted through mosquitoes infected with plasmodium, a single-cell parasite.



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What can travelers do to prevent malaria?
  1. Use an EPA-registered insect repellent.
  2. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
  3. Treat clothing and gear with permethrin.
  4. Keep mosquitoes out of your hotel room or lodging.
  5. Sleep under a mosquito net.


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