The Plague's Persistent Lethality: A Warning from History The plague, which ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages and claimed between 25 and 50 million lives, remains as deadly today as it was then.
Recent cases in Madagascar, where several hundred new infections are reported each year, serve as a stark reminder of the plague's enduring lethality.
Despite advances in medicine and public health, the plague persists as a significant threat, particularly in regions with poor healthcare infrastructure.