Name: 3 reasons we still haven’t gotten rid of malaria
Uploaded: 2013-09-12T15:01:25Z
Duration: 15 min 4 s
Description: We’ve known how to cure malaria since the 1600s, so why does the disease still kill hundreds of thousands every year? It’s more than just a problem of medicine, says journalist Sonia Shah. A look into the history of malaria reveals three big-picture challenges to its eradication. Photos: Adam Nadel.

We’ve known how to cure malaria since the 1600s, so why does the disease still kill hundreds of thousands every year? It’s more than just a problem of medicine, says journalist Sonia Shah. A look into the history of malaria reveals three big-picture challenges to its eradication. Photos: Adam Nadel.

Sonia Shah: 3 reasons we still haven’t gotten rid of malaria

3 reasons we still haven’t gotten rid of malaria

Malaria's resilience stems from its complex life cycle, thriving in both mosquitos and humans, presenting a formidable scientific challenge.

Economic hurdles amplify malaria's impact in impoverished areas, where poor infrastructure and lack of resources hinder eradication efforts.

Malaria, a curable disease known since the 1600s, persists as a killer due to scientific, economic, and cultural hurdles.