Asmara — The declining of malaria prevalence in the country by 90% demonstrates the vigorous efforts undertaken in the past 20 years of independence to control deaths caused by this disease, stated the Director of the National Malaria Control Program, Dr. Tewolde Gebremeskel.
He told ERINA that the disease mostly prevails in 109 countries of the world in general and the Sub-Saharan African countries in particular. Dr. Tewolde explained that though malaria is seen in limited areas and seasons in Eritrea, it has been the main cause of illness and death for a long time. In this connection, the Ministry of Health drafted a 5-year strategy in 1999 to control and reduce death rates caused by this disease in collaboration with partners, he added.
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He told ERINA that the disease mostly prevails in 109 countries of the world in general and the Sub-Saharan African countries in particular. Dr. Tewolde explained that though malaria is seen in limited areas and seasons in Eritrea, it has been the main cause of illness and death for a long time. In this connection, the Ministry of Health drafted a 5-year strategy in 1999 to control and reduce death rates caused by this disease in collaboration with partners, he added.
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