Why isn't there more publicity about the problem of malaria in Africa, rather than HIV?

Question

Malaria kills far more people in Africa than HIV, and it is easily preventable and treatable.

Answer 1

It may be partly because HIV is an infectious disease which is a problem in the U.S. as well.  Whereas, malaria is not contagious and as you say treatable but HIV is not easily treatable. Also, HIV is a relatively recent disease and malaria is not.  Malaria is not a problem in the U.S. so it doesn't get the news coverage.  

Answer 2

HIV just gets more media attention. I agree, malaria is a much more serious health risk in Africa, but it just doesn't sell magazines like HIV.

In the US, we spend a LOT more money on HIV research than we do on cancer research.  But cancer kills many more people than AIDS.

Answer 3

I think HIV is more "sensational" news.  People are more scared.  It sells more papers.

Answer 4

I don't why it isn't publicize more. All I know is, it show the level of caring that other countries and people have for Africa.