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How many people die from malaria in Nigeria in a year?

Nigeria recorded the highest number of malaria deaths across the world in 2021, according to the latest World Malaria Report. According to the report, Nigeria accounted for 31% of the 619,000 deaths recorded worldwide (191,890 deaths), of which Africa recorded a total of 599,000 deaths during this period.

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