In this podcast, we discuss the recent resurgence of locally acquired malaria cases in Texas and Florida, reflecting on how the U.S. once eliminated the disease in the 1950s. Despite this achievement, malaria remains a significant global health problem, claiming around 600,000 lives annually worldwide. We explore the challenges in diagnosing and treating the disease and emphasize the importance of continued vigilance and awareness in combating malaria both domestically and internationally.

Sources:

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/06/30/1184861514/what-we-do-and-dont-yet-know-about-the-malaria-cases-in-the-u-s

https://www.verywellhealth.com/malaria-in-united-states-7556826

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/07/us-malaria-risk-low-despite-local-cases-what-you-need-to-know.html