India had largest reductions in malaria cases in SE Asia in 20 yrs: WHO
According to WHO's latest World Malaria Report, India made "impressive gains" with reductions of 18% and 20% in malaria cases and deaths respectively, over the last 2 years. India recorded the largest reductions in the cases in Southeast Asia from approximately 20 million to 5.6 million in 20 years from 2000-2019. Malaria cases reduced by 73% in the region.