DRC malaria response targets a disease that caused more than 26 million cases in 2025. The National Malaria Control Programme released this data as health officials intensified malaria control efforts in Ituri. Dembo stressed the importance of ongoing control measures while advocating for the reinforcement of interventions that have already demonstrated positive outcomes. He also highlighted the need for tailored strategies suited to the specific conditions of individual health zones. The Ituri initiative focuses on mass distribution of antimalarial medications. The campaign was launched as part of broader malaria prevention and treatment initiatives. The program oversees nationwide actions aimed at decreasing infection rates, severe cases, and fatalities related to malaria. The World Health Organization estimated that there were 282 million malaria cases globally in 2024, with 610,000 associated deaths. In Africa, approximately 95% of these cases and deaths were recorded that year. The continent experienced an estimated 265 million cases and 579,000 deaths. The Democratic Republic of the Congo accounted for 11.7% of the continent’s malaria-related fatalities. According to WHO data, children under five made up about three quarters of all malaria deaths across Africa. These statistics place the DRC among the countries with the highest malaria burden worldwide. Malaria Impact Concentrates in Africa Malaria transmission mainly occurs through bites from infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, yet it remains preventable and treatable. Early symptoms often include fever, chills, and headaches. If untreated, severe infections can lead to breathing issues,
