Joël Booto: "As long as our environment remains unsanitary, malaria will continue to circulate"

Joël Booto, an environmental expert, attributes the persistence of malaria in Kinshasa to unsanitary conditions and poor urban management. He highlights that the proliferation of mosquitoes is exacerbated by stagnant water found in markets and streets. Booto emphasizes the importance of improving living conditions to effectively combat malaria, beyond just medical treatments. In 2024, the WHO reported approximately 610,000 malaria-related deaths worldwide.