Ethopia: WHO reports surge in new malaria cases this year, already exceeding last year’s total

Addis Abeba –The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that Ethiopia experienced a concerning surge in malaria cases between January and August 2024.

During this period, over 4.7 million new cases were documented, resulting in 918 deaths.

Notably, the cumulative number of cases for 2024 has already surpassed the total count for the previous year.

Despite intensified efforts by the Ministry of Health to combat malaria, the WHO said the number…