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Key facts Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes. In 2010, malaria caused an estimated 655 000 deaths (with an uncertainty range of 537 000 to 907 000), mostly among African children. Malaria is preventable and curable.

Key facts Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children worldwide. Pneumonia kills an estimated 1.4 million children under the age of five years every year - more than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi.