The United Republic of Tanzania is among 11 countries that contribute 55 percent of new malaria cases globally according to WHO Malaria report published in 2018. The national HMIS data showed that malaria related deaths decreased from 20per1000 cases in 2014 to nine per 1000 cases in 2018. However, this has not taken Tanzania from the list of high burden countries.
Tanzania provides malaria diagnosis and medication for free in public health facilities. The Government is implementing direct health facility financing to ensure smooth running of services at the ward level. Usually a ward has three to five villages. In most cases public health facilities are the only affordable option. In Kilwa district 322 kms from Dar es Salaam city, transmission is at 12 percent, which is a moderate transmission setting.
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