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A child sitting on a bed hugging dearly a long-lasting insecticide treated netStrategic approach 2: Promote and facilitate application of effective preventive measures against malaria for populations at risk

Application of Preventive measures in the framework of integrated vector management need to be applied. Recognizing the weak capacity of health systems to deliver vector control interventions and the need to strengthen these health systems, a regional strategic framework on integrated vector management was developed. The strategy is based on principles of strengthening intersectoral and intrasectoral coordination, partnership at all levels, decision-making criteria at the lowest level, and synergy of sustainable and evidence-based interventions.

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Malaria threats map

Statistics and figures

In the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region:

291 million people at risk for malaria in 2015 111 million at high risk

Estimated malaria case incidence decreased by 11% between 2010  and 2015

Estimated malaria mortality rate reduced by 6% between 2010 and 2015