Introduction

Malaria kills close to 600,000 people every year. Malaria bed nets are one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to save lives and prevent the transmission of malaria.  According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) are a form of personal protection that has been shown to reduce malaria illness, severe disease, and death due to malaria in endemic regions. In community-wide trials in several African settings, ITNs were shown to reduce the death of children under 5 years from all causes by about 20%.

Through this case study, you will learn about the biological basis of malaria and social determinants of health that affect malaria transmission. This learning module highlights the various circumstances that can lead to malaria, and different perspectives to consider when investigating a malaria outbreak. You will gain insight on the epidemiological triangle, the different stages of the Plasmodium parasite lifecycle, broader societal factors and future implications of malaria.

Modules coming soon!