Italy was declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) fifty years ago. Like many European countries, Italy gradually eliminated malaria outbreaks by draining wetlands where mosquitoes breed, using insecticides and window screens, and offering antimalarial drugs.
Over the past decade, international travelers and immigrants have mostly imported malaria cases within the WHO European region.
As of April 2024, the WHO lists 43 countries and one territory as malaria-free, including Italy.
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