Where in the world are most cases of Malaria and Sickle Cell anaemia?

Malaria and Sickle Cell anaemia are both prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Malaria

- Highest burden in Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, South America, Middle East

- Caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through female Anopheles mosquito bites

- Symptoms: fever, chills, sweats, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

- Can be fatal if not treated promptly

Sickle Cell Anaemia

- Inherited blood disorder

- Most common in people of African descent, also found in Middle East, Mediterranean, India

- Affects hemoglobin, oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells

- Symptoms: fatigue, shortness of breath, pain, swelling in hands and feet, frequent infections, delayed growth, organ damage

- Can be managed with medication, blood transfusions, bone marrow transplant