Health Guide

Malaria remains one of Africa's most persistent public health challenges — but it is also one of the clearest stories of what sustained, coordinated action can achieve. Understanding both the wins and the new threats is essential for anyone working in health, or simply anyone who wants to see the disease finally brought under control. The Scale of the Problem Africa continues to carry the overwhelming share of the world's malaria burden. The WHO African Region accounts for an estimated 94–95% of malaria cases and 95% of malaria deaths worldwide, with children under 5 making up about 75% of all deaths in the region. Globally, an estimated 282 million cases and 610,000 deaths occurred in 2024 — roughly 9 million more cases than the previous year. The burden is also highly concentrated. Two-thirds of global cases and deaths are found in just 11 African "High Burden High Impact" countries, and four countries — Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Niger, ...

🔔 Health Alert: Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (Marburg) in Southern Ethiopia Health authorities and the WHO have confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease in the Southern Region of Ethiopia. Teams are already on the ground supporting treatment, contact tracing, and prevention. 🩺 What to Know Marburg virus is a highly infectious pathogen that causes Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) — a severe form of viral haemorrhagic fever, similar to Ebola. It belongs to the filovirus family. 🧬 How It Spreads: Spread happens through direct contact with bodily fluids of an infected person. ■ Contact with contaminated surfaces or objects ■ Prolonged exposure to caves or mines inhabited by Rousettus fruit bats (natural reservoir) ■ Funeral practices involving direct body contact "It does not spread through the air like the flu". 🩺 Symptoms (Usually Start 2–21 Days After Exposure) Early symptoms:  ■ Sudden high fever,  ■ severe headache,  ■ muscle aches. Progressive symptoms: ■ Vomiting ■ Diarrhea...