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Estimating the potential malaria morbidity and mortality avertable by the President’s Malaria Initiative in 2025: a geospatial modelling analysis

Since its inception in 2005, the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) has played a major role in the reductions in malaria morbidity and mortality witnessed across Africa. With the status of PMI funding and operations currently uncertain, this study aimed to quantify the impact that a fully-functioning PMI would have on malaria cases and deaths in Africa during 2025.

Climate Impacts on Malaria in Africa

The effects of climate change on the burden of malaria are already evident today. Extreme weather events with some linkage to climate change—such as floods and cyclones—have resulted in increases in malaria cases and deaths. These events have likewise negatively impacted malaria control programs at the country level.

Housing in Africa

New research reveals a transformation of housing in sub-Saharan Africa, with the prevalence of improved housing doubling between 2000 and 2015.