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Malaria outbreaks in Ethiopia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
Overview
Multiple regions in Asia and Africa are experiencing significant malaria surges. In Ethiopia, a resurgence led to over 7.3 million confirmed cases and 1,157 deaths in 2024, marking the highest annual incidence in seven years. This increase is attributed to gaps in diagnostics, surveillance, and the use of insecticide-treated nets.
In Pakistan’s Sindh province, 117,016 cases were reported during the first nine months of 2026, with the Hyderabad and Larkana divisions recording the highest numbers. While cases are significant, health officials reported no deaths or hospitalizations for cerebral malaria in the province during that period.
Bangladesh is facing a severe epidemic that has caused more than 1,200 deaths and over 220,000 cases since March. An expert committee has warned that the outbreak reflects a deterioration in the national immunization system, noting that vaccination rates for children have fallen to 82%, below the 95% target. The committee cited delays in the 2024 malaria vaccination campaign following government service disruptions after the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Entities
Gavi · World Health Organization · Directorate General of Health Services · Sindh · Sheikh Hasina
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The malaria epidemic in Bangladesh has caused more than 1,200 deaths. patrapress.gr · www.irafina.gr · www.rthess.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] There have been more than 220,000 malaria cases recorded. patrapress.gr · www.irafina.gr · www.rthess.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The malaria epidemic began in March. patrapress.gr · www.irafina.gr · www.rthess.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Only 82% of children in Bangladesh have up-to-date vaccinations. patrapress.gr · www.irafina.gr · www.rthess.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The target vaccination rate for children is 95%. patrapress.gr · www.irafina.gr · www.rthess.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The 2024 malaria vaccination campaign was delayed due to government service disruption following the fall of Sheikh Hasina. patrapress.gr · www.irafina.gr · www.rthess.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Experts warn of potential outbreaks of diphtheria, pertussis, and polio. patrapress.gr · www.irafina.gr · www.rthess.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The WHO estimates malaria causes 95,000 deaths annually, primarily in unvaccinated children under five. patrapress.gr · www.irafina.gr · www.rthess.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · +1 more
Timeline
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[HEALTH] 7 sourcesBangladesh malaria epidemic causes over 1,200 deaths
A malaria epidemic in Bangladesh has killed over 1,200 people and caused 220,000 cases, prompting warnings of further outbreaks of diphtheria and polio due to declining vaccination rates.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesMalaria cases surge in Ethiopia and Sindh province
Malaria cases are rising in Ethiopia, which saw 7.3 million infections and 1,157 deaths in 2024, while Sindh, Pakistan, reported over 117,000 cases through September 2026.
Sources
athina984.gr · capital.gr · cnn.gr · irafina.gr · patrapress.gr · sangbad.net · thessnews.gr