Africa wants to end malaria deaths during the next six years. Climate changes and money problems threaten this goal. Weather patterns help mosquitoes spread the disease to new areas. Young children face the greatest danger from these deadly insects. Population growth makes the problem worse across the continent.
Scientists created a computer model that shows frightening results. Climate changes could cause 554,000 extra malaria deaths between 2030 and 2049. Dr Patric Epopa studies diseases at a research center. He says shifting weather expands malaria zones and hurts vulnerable people. Africa recorded 95 percent of all malaria cases during 2023.
Mosquitoes developed resistance to bug sprays and bed nets. Traditional methods no longer work as well as before. Researchers explore gene technology that changes mosquito DNA. This approach reduces their ability to carry the malaria parasite. Scientists warn that Africa could lose an entire generation without fast action.
Scientists created a computer model that shows frightening results. Climate changes could cause 554,000 extra malaria deaths between 2030 and 2049. Dr Patric Epopa studies diseases at a research center. He says shifting weather expands malaria zones and hurts vulnerable people. Africa recorded 95 percent of all malaria cases during 2023.
Mosquitoes developed resistance to bug sprays and bed nets. Traditional methods no longer work as well as before. Researchers explore gene technology that changes mosquito DNA. This approach reduces their ability to carry the malaria parasite. Scientists warn that Africa could lose an entire generation without fast action.
