Efforts to end malaria deaths in Africa
He said African countries hardest hit by malaria have fallen behind in the fight against the disease, which the World Health Organisation estimates kills 1.3 million people each year, mostly children under five.
“In recent years, several African countries have made dramatic strides in malaria control, but the most affected nations remain off track to reach the goal of halting and reversing the incidence of the disease,” he said.
