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Brian G. Dowling on 29 Jul 10Simply put, malaria kills. Nets can save lives. Here are some harsh realities about malaria: Fact: Malaria is preventable, but causes nearly 500 million illnesses each year and kills more than 1 million of those who become infected. Fact: Ninety percent of deaths caused by malaria occur in Africa, where the disease is a leading killer of children. Every 30 seconds a child in Africa dies from malaria. Fact: Malaria is the #1 killer of refugees in Africa. Two-thirds of the 33 million refugees worldwide live in malaria endemic countries. So, as engaged global citizens, what can we do to help?