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- World Health Organization (WHO) reports that in 2024 global malaria cases reached about 282 million with 610,000 deaths.
- This marks an increase of about nine million cases and 12,000 deaths from 2023.
- The rise stems from funding cuts and drug resistance, especially in Africa, which bears two-thirds of the burden.
- Global funding for malaria control reached $3.9 billion, well below the $9 billion needed.
