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[Current malaria situation in Reunion (November 1994)]
1Départementale des affaires sanitaires et sociales de la Réunion.
Sante (Montrouge, France)
|November 1, 1995
Summary
Malaria was a major health issue in Réunion, causing significant consultations and deaths. Eradication campaigns starting in 1948 successfully eliminated the disease by 1979.
Area of Science:
- Tropical medicine
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Malaria endemic in Réunion from the mid-19th century.
- Significant public health burden: one-third of medical consultations and one-quarter of deaths post-WWII.
Purpose:
- To document the historical impact of malaria in Réunion.
- To highlight the success of eradication efforts.
Summary:
- Malaria prevalence surged in Réunion during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Intensified eradication campaigns from 1948 utilized modern strategies.
- The disease was officially declared eradicated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1979.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the feasibility of malaria eradication in island settings.
- Provides a historical case study for public health interventions.
- Reduced disease burden and mortality on Réunion.