Africa is the continent that shoulders the greatest burden of malaria globally, with children under five across Sub-Saharan Africa – our future youth – predominantly falling victim to this deadly disease. According to the latest WHO World Malaria Report 2019, 94% (215 million) of the global 229 million malaria cases - and 94% (384 000) of the 409,000 global malaria-related deaths - reported were from Africa.

Sherwin Charles, Co-Founder and CEO of Goodbye Malaria says a malaria-free future is now closer in sight than ever before.

“Despite considerable progress with the scale up of insecticide treated nets and the adoption of highly effective treatment, malaria remains a primary cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. The fight to end malaria is everyone’s fight. Operating in Southern Africa, where we have some of the heaviest burden of malaria, we see first-hand the wrenching effects this disease has on our people and our communities. Swift action can substantially reduce the burden of malaria, and prevent joint malaria and COVID-19 epidemics that are simultaneously overwhelming vulnerable health systems.”

Guest on the line: Sherwin Charles, Co-Founder and CEO of Goodbye Malaria