Which institution released the ‘World Malaria Report 2022’?
A. FAO
B. WHO
C. NITI Aayog
D. UNICEF
Answer
Correct Answer: B. WHO
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Each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) releases the ‘World Malaria Report’, which provides a comprehensive assessment of trends in malaria control and elimination across the globe. The 2022 report is based on information received from 84 malaria-endemic countries in all WHO regions. There were an estimated 619 000 malaria deaths globally in 2021 compared to 625 000 in 2020. The global tally of malaria cases reached 247 million in 2021 compared to 245 million in 2020.