Childhood malaria cases in Kilifi have dramatically decreased over the past 35 years, with significant drops in parasite prevalence and hospital admissions.

• The proportion of children carrying malaria parasites has fallen from approximately 1 in 3 in the 1990s to 1 in 50 today.
• The study was conducted by researchers from the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP).
• The decline is attributed to increased use of insecticide-treated nets, better access to malaria medicines, and improved healthcare services.