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Malaria cases rise for fifth year as disasters and resistance hamper control efforts

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There were 263 m cases of malaria last year , 11 m more than the previous year .

The vast majority ( 94% ) occurred in Africa , according to the World Health Organization .

Biological threats such as rising resistance to drugs and insecticides, and climate and humanitarian disasters continue to hamper control efforts.

$4.3bn ( 3.4bn ) annual funding shortfall was among further challenges.