巩固全球来之不易的疟疾防治成果

Core Insights - The World Health Organization (WHO) reports significant progress in malaria prevention and control, with 46 countries certified as "malaria-free" and 25 countries reporting fewer than 10 cases in 2023 [1][2] - Global malaria cases reached approximately 263 million in 2023, an increase of about 11 million from the previous year, while malaria deaths decreased to around 597,000, a reduction of 11,000 [1][2] - Africa accounted for 94% of global malaria cases and 95% of malaria deaths in 2023, prompting several African nations to implement reforms to reduce incidence [1][2] Funding and Challenges - Despite progress, funding gaps and climate change pose significant challenges to malaria control efforts, with global funding estimated at $4 billion in 2023, a slight decrease from $4.1 billion in 2022 [2][3] - The WHO's 2016-2030 Global Malaria Technical Strategy set a target of $8.3 billion in funding for 2023, indicating only 48% of the required funds were raised [2][3] Climate Change Impact - Climate change is altering the distribution of malaria vectors and increasing transmission risks, with extreme weather events creating more breeding grounds for mosquitoes [3] - Natural disasters have led to increased malaria cases in southeastern Africa, with Malawi and Mozambique reporting increases of 3.1% and 3.9%, respectively, from 2022 to 2023 [3] Global Contributions - China has played a significant role in global malaria control by promoting artemisinin and providing various forms of support, including training for over 2,000 health officials in 85 countries [4] - The malaria death rate in Africa has decreased significantly, with over 100 million patients receiving artemisinin treatment annually, saving millions of lives [4]