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Brazil records lowest number of malaria cases in 48 years
The country saw a significant reduction in malaria cases and deaths in 2025, according to the Ministry of Health.
In 2025, Brazil recorded the lowest number of malaria cases in nearly 50 years, with a total of 118,037 local transmission cases, as announced by the Ministry of Health. This figure represents a 14.8% decrease compared to 2024.
In addition to the reduction in cases, the country also observed a significant decrease in malaria deaths, which fell by 30%. This trend is considered an advancement in the fight against the disease.
The introduction of the medication tafenoquine, which has been available through the Unified Health System (SUS) since 2024, is highlighted as one of the reasons for this reduction. The drug, administered in a single dose, aims to prevent the manifestation of the disease.
Besides the overall decrease in cases, there was a 30.7% reduction in cases of the most severe form of malaria, according to various sources. The analysis of this data reflects ongoing efforts in combating the disease.