Malaria is an infectious disease spread by mosquitoes. More than 1 million people a year die of it. Many agents have been developed to fight malaria. But, since parasites develop resistance to available medicines, new research is needed. Pharmaceutical industry has engaged in many research programmes to address this challenge.
Disease: Malaria
Last update: July 2009
Intro
FAQ: Who gets it?
Between 300 and 500 million new cases occur every year. More than 1 million people - mainly children under five years old living in sub-Saharan Africa - die from it. Over 12,000 cases were reported among European travellers in 1999.