Malaria remains the leading cause of hospital admission and in-hospital death in children under 2 in Sierra Leone

Malaria remains the leading cause of hospital admission and in-hospital death in children under 2 in Sierra Leone.

The disease, along with respiratory infections and diarrhea, accounts for most hospitalizations and deaths in the first two years of life, according to a study led by ISGlobal.

The findings highlight the need for continued efforts to prevent and treat malaria in the region.