Table 1 Number of countries and people requiring MDA and number treated, by WHO Region
Region | No. of countries requiring LF MDA | Total population (m) requiring MDA | No. people (m) treated in 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
Africa | 34 | 443 | 113 |
Americas | 4 | 12 | 9 |
Eastern Mediterranean | 4 | 22 | 0.5 |
South-East Asia | 9 | 879 | 414 |
Western Pacific | 22 | 37 | 21 |
TOTAL | 73 | 1,393 | 557.5 |