Akinlemibola-Adebola/MALARIA-CASES-IN-AFRICA-2007-2017-

This report presents an in-depth analysis of malaria cases across African countries from 2007 to 2017. By examining patterns in total cases, incidence rates, urbanization levels, and sanitation access, this study aims to uncover key factors influencing malaria transmission and burden. # MALARIA-CASES-IN-AFRICA-2007-2017- This report presents an in-depth analysis of malaria cases across African countries from 2007 to 2017. By examining patterns in total cases, incidence rates, urbanization levels, and sanitation access, this study aims to uncover key factors influencing malaria transmission and burden. # Objectives - Analyze malaria case trends across African countries between 2007–2017. - Evaluate the impact of sanitation and urbanization on disease incidence. - Provide actionable insights for public health strategy. # Why this project is impactful Malaria remains one of the most persistent public health challenges in Africa, accounting for a significant proportion of global cases and deaths. Despite advancements in treatment and prevention, millions of people across the continent continue to be affected annually. Understanding the geographic, environmental, and socio-infrastructural drivers of malaria is critical for designing effective intervention strategies. # Key findings - From 2007 to 2017, a total of 587.6 million malaria cases were recorded across African countries, with an average of approximately 1.07 million cases per country. The year 2017 saw the highest number of reported cases (128.1 million), while 2008 recorded the lowest (9.5 million). - The Democratic Republic of Congo had the highest overall number of cases at 77.6 million, followed by Mozambique (44.0M), Burkina Faso (41.6M), Uganda (41.1M), and Burundi (40.2M). These top five countries were primarily rural-majority and had either poor or fair levels of access to sanitation services. - In terms of incidence rates per 1000 persons at risk, Burkina Faso recorded the highest average at 5.3k, followed by Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Benin, and Côte d'Ivoire, each with rates around 4.5k. - When analyzing urbanization status, countries categorized as balanced (between rural and urban) recorded the highest average malaria cases (~1.5M), followed by rural-majority coun …