Liberia

The Crisis

Malaria in Liberia

Malaria is the primary case of morbidity and mortality in Liberia, attributing to 38% of outpatient consultations and is the number one cause of inpatient deaths with 42% from malaria. A recent malaria indicator survey (MIS) in 2008-2009 indicated that malaria parasites were found in 32% of blood slides taken from children 6-59 months, and the distribution within the country ranged  from 15% in one region to 42% in the most malaria endemic region.