Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by a parasite. It is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including Indonesia. In 2016, there were an estimated 216 million cases of malaria and 445,000 deaths, most of which occurred in Africa.
Despite extensive control measures, malaria remains a leading cause of death and illness in Indonesia. In 2016, there were an estimated 1.5 million cases of malaria and 10,000 deaths. The majority of cases (98%) occurred in the eastern part of …