A report from the World Health Organization (WHO), released today, Wednesday, highlighted Morocco’s continued status as malaria-free for several years.
This is in contrast to the situation in Africa, where malaria-related mortality rates in 2023 have returned to pre-COVID-19 levels.
The report noted that Morocco reported its last malaria cases between 2004 and 2008, earning a malaria-free certification in 2010. The Kingdom is listed among countries free of malaria, alongside the United States, Spain, and others. Morocco is also one of three countries in North Africa and the Middle East, along with Egypt and the UAE, to receive this certification.
However, the report warned of the ongoing malaria burden in other parts of the world, particularly in Africa, where the mortality rate was estimated at 52.4 deaths per 100,000 people in 2023, similar to pre-2020 levels. It also reported 263 million malaria cases globally in 2023, an increase of 11 million from the previous year.
The WHO pointed out the continued funding shortfall, with only about $4 billion in 2023, well below the required $8 billion. It also noted that fragile health systems, security issues, climate change, and migration exacerbate the problem. The report called for prioritizing primary healthcare to address the root causes of malaria.
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