Burkina Faso has recorded a significant decline in malaria cases and deaths over the past year, according to data from Malaria Consortium. Between 2024 and 2025, the country documented a 32 percent decrease in malaria cases alongside a 44 percent drop in malaria-related deaths.
The improvement has been particularly pronounced among the country's most vulnerable population. Deaths among children under five—a demographic typically most at risk from malaria—fell by almost 60 percent during the same period.
These figures represent a substantial public health achievement for the West African nation, which has historically carried a significant malaria burden. The dramatic reduction in both cases and mortality suggests progress in malaria prevention, detection, and treatment efforts across the country.
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