A Personal Account of Malaria and its Far-reaching Impact

Dr. Maureen Dattu, a clinical lecturer in infectious diseases at the University of Oxford, shares her personal encounter with malaria, shedding light on the fear, challenges, and devastating effects of the disease on various aspects of society, including individuals, families, communities, healthcare systems, and economies. The chapter underlines the significant global impact of malaria, especially in Africa, where millions of cases and deaths, particularly among children under five years old, have been reported by the World Health Organization.