WHO

Malaria and Rabies in remote indigenous and African communities centers an intense problem fueled by geographic isolation, socio-economic marginalization and gaps in healthcare access which have caused more than 600,000 deaths yearly in the rural-poor and children population. While Malaria remains a leading cause of mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, Rabies persists as a neglected zoonotic threat with almost a 100% fatality rate. These regions face a lifestyle with an increased exposure to disease-carrying animals and insects, yet, the lack of infrastructure such as reliable electricity for cold-chain vaccine storage and paved roads for emergency transport-renders, makes standard global health interventions ineffective. Delegates will discuss strategies to reduce the proliferation of diseases in those underdeveloped regions. They must reach an effective solution that addresses structural barriers head-on.