Dr. Renee Van de Weerdt from the World Health Organisation (WHO) highlighted the importance of collective action in addressing malaria in Somalia.
She emphasized that “our united efforts” are crucial for improving malaria responses and providing support to vulnerable communities.
This underscores the need for coordinated strategies and partnerships to combat the disease effectively, especially in regions facing significant health challenges.
Three years ago, there were close to 12,000 confirmed cases of malaria in the East African nation.
The fact that over half the population resides in high-transmission zones means that more concerted efforts are mandatory to reverse the numbers.