Malaria
Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in South Sudan. It is a major public health issue and is endemic in all parts of South Sudan, with the entire population at risk. Malaria accounts for 45% of all visits to health facilities and 9% of all hospital admissions.
It remains one of the biggest causes of illness and death in children under five. WHO estimates a decrease of 20-40% in malaria mortality rates in the period 2010-2015.
Progress made
Achievement |
Area of improvement |
2,560,000 |
Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) distributed in 2017-2018. |
57% |
Coverage of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (increased from 32% in 2013 to 57% in 2017 (against a 2016/17 target of 50%) |
3% |
Decline in the ownership of at least one ITN per household – 66% (2013) to 63% (2017) against a target of 75%. |
61% |
Percentage of children under 5 years receiving any ACT (increased from 20% in 2013 to 61% in 2017 against a 2016/17 target of 60%) |