Threat of Malaria

Background: In India, about 2 million confirmed malaria cases and l000 deaths are reported annually, although 15 million cases and 20.000 deaths are estimated by WHO South East Asia Regional Office. India contributes 77% of the total malaria in Southeast Asia. Objective: To find out the influence of management practices in lowering malaria morbidity and mortality. Result: Malaria morbidity decreased in EMCP districts by 43% and nationwide by 38%. Almost one million fewer cases were diagnosed in 2004 than in 1997. Three states Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, reduced malaria morbidity by 65-70%. Keywords: Burden of Malaria, Malaria Control, National Anti-Malaria Program