World malaria report 2016 - summary

Overview

The World malaria report 2016 summarizes progress towards the 2020 malaria goals of the Global technical strategy for malaria 2016–2030. It presents information on 26 indicators in five WHO regions and 91 endemic countries and territories. It also analyses changes in these indicators over time. 

The report reveals improved access to malaria interventions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, the region that carries the heaviest malaria burden. A 77% increase in diagnostic testing for children and a five-fold increase in preventive treatment for pregnant women has been reported over the past 5 years. Also, among all populations at risk of malaria, the use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets has nearly doubled.

This summary version provides an overview of the key points of the report.