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Yemen’s fight against malaria: community volunteers make a difference

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Yemen’s fight against malaria: community volunteers make a difference

10 October 2021 - Human malaria is the most common vector-borne disease in Yemen, with approximately 65% of the total population at risk of infection. In response, WHO is supporting volunteer health workers with rapid diagnostic tests, medicines and training needed to detect and treat malaria cases, and to educate communities about malaria prevention. 

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