World malaria report 2020: 20 years of global progress and challenges

Abstract

Globally, malaria cases and deaths have declined steadily since 2000. However, the Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016–2030 (GTS) milestones for morbidity and mortality will not be achieved globally. The funding gap between the amount invested and the resources needed has continued to widen dramatically over recent years, increasing from US$ 1.3 billion in 2017 to US$ 2.6 billion in 2019. Parasite resistance to antimalarial drugs and vector resistance to insecticides continue to pose significant challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions related to the response have caused disruptions in essential malaria services. – AI-generated abstract