10 Countries That Have Serious Malaria Warnings

5. Ghana

There is a high risk of malaria in Ghana and the disease is a serious one among residents and travelers. Malaria is responsible for the death of about 20,000 children each year and accounts for twenty-five percent of the mortality rate of children five years old and younger. The long-term effects on children afflicted with the disease include the possibility of convulsions or brain damage.