Malaria as a Cause of Poverty: Poverty as a Contributor to Malaria

Abstract

Malaria remains to be a huge problem in developing countries. We cannot ignore this problem as we try to eradicate global poverty. Malaria causes a downward spiral of poverty without effective interventions. It causes huge economic loss and loss of capabilities at both individual and national level; these effects burden the poor and make them more susceptible to further infections by malaria. Unfortunately, for tropical countries, total eradication of malaria appears to be unattainable in the near future. However we can improve the current situation greatly through campaigns that promote education, more accessible and competent healthcare and improved access to first-line medication and other necessary goods. To finance such a wide array of programs, the international organizations must work together to supply foreign aid, and support public private partnerships. Fortunately, the international community seems to be moving in that direction. We must keep going down this road if we are seriously committed to eradicate global poverty. [From Conclusion]