Malaria is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Asia, and Latin America.
Specific Regions and Countries:
- Africa:Sub-Saharan Africa, including countries like Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Mozambique, bears a disproportionate burden of malaria.
- Asia:Malaria is endemic in parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
- Latin America:Central and South America, including countries like Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, also have malaria-endemic areas.
- Other areasMalaria is also present in some Pacific islands and parts of the Caribbean.
- Countries with high malaria burden:Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Mozambique account for a significant portion of global malaria cases.
- Countries with low malaria risk:According to the WHO, Europe is free of indigenous malaria cases.
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