Why Ending Malaria May Be More About Backhoes Than Bed Nets
Wiping out malaria is a top goal for many leaders in global health. Fewer people are dying now from the mosquito-borne disease than at any other time in history. "And there's a very, very strong belief now that malaria can be eliminated," says Joy Phumaphi, who chairs the African Leaders Malaria Alliance. But when you look at the overall numbers on malaria, eradication almost seems like a pipe dream.
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