The history of malaria in the United States

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The history of malaria in the United States

Recent malaria outbreaks in the US

History of malaria in the US

The impact of COVID-19 on malaria

  • Slowing or stopping the distribution of insecticide-treated nets with regular renewal.
  • Reducing attendance at health facilities. People stopped visiting the doctor out of fear of exposure to COVID-19 or due to financial constraints.
  • Limiting supply and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Interrupting the distribution of supplies for diagnostics and drugs, which is compounded by production of substandard and falsified medicines and diagnostics.

Considerations for the future

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