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How severe is Zambia’s malaria problem?
Malaria incidence rates in Zambia nearly tripled between 1976 and
1999 and due to the lack of infrastructure, those rates more than
likely reflect significant
underreporting.
The lowest rate reported is 211.0 cases per 1000 persons in Northern
Province and the highest rate reported is 468.3 cases per 1000
persons in Northwestern Province. Source: HMIS, Central Board of
Health, 1999 (excludes hospitals)
In 1998, Zambia lost twice as many DALYs (Disability Adjusted Life
Year) to malaria than to HIV/AIDS. Source: National Health
Strategic Plan, July 1996 and National Health Strategic Plan,
1998-2000
Zambia
Situational Analysis
Below is a link to a detailed report on the malaria situation in
Zambia. The report contains valuable information and statistics that
are often difficult to obtain but will be of use to academics,
decision-makers, and individuals interested in expanding their
knowledge about the factors which surround malaria in
Zambia.
Click here to download
the Zambia Situational Analysis in
PDF format.
Millennium
Development Goals and Malaria
By the year 2015, all 191
United Nations Member States have pledged to meet established goals
in order to improve the health, education, and development of
countries worldwide. Six of
the eight MDGs can be realized through the efforts of the Roll Back
Malaria Parntership. Click
here to see how
the MDGs relate to malaria.
For more information on the MDGs, the indicators, updates on "How we
are doing?", and the Millennium Declaration check out the
United Nations MDG website. |
