Extreme rainfall, flooding and malaria in the Sahara: outbreak analysis in Kidal, Mali 2024

Malaria outbreaks associated with flooding are becoming increasingly frequent in the context of extreme weather conditions. These situations pose a major challenge for malaria control programs and highlight the need to strengthen surveillance systems. The implementation of weather-based preparedness strategies is essential, including expanding preventive treatment coverage (SMC), deploying mobile health teams, and pre-positioning essential inputs.