A Barcelona study found that Malaria prevalence is higher among migrants from sub-Saharan Africa than among those from Asia and Latin America. Migrant populations currently make up 10% of the total population in EU countries and many of them come from malaria-endemic regions.
Malaria is often thought of as a tropical disease but transmission of infection through populations migrating to non-endemic areas must also be considered. These findings can help define screening strategies and guidelines for Malaria control in migrant populations. By identifying populations at risk, health authorities can better tailor interventions to prevent and treat Malaria, contributing to the global effort to eliminate this disease.
