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World Malaria Day unites global efforts every April 25 to combat malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted through mosquito bites. This day highlights the need for sustained investment and political commitment to prevent, control, and ultimately eradicate malaria. Join the movement by supporting research, advocating for access to treatment, and raising awareness.
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World Malaria Day timeline
Spanish invaders brought malaria to the Americas.
Colonizers and missionaries used the cinchona tree bark to treat malaria.
French scientists purified quinine from the cinchona bark and found it effective for malarial fevers.
British doctor Ronald Ross proved that malaria is transmitted by mosquito. He won the Nobel Prize.
Malaria was largely eradicated in the West due to DDT; eradication followed in many countries across the globe.
The day provides education and information about malaria on a global scale.
World Malaria Day FAQs
When is World Malaria Day?
In 2027, World Malaria Day is observed on Sunday, April 25, highlighting the ongoing need for sustained commitment to malaria eradication. This annual observance is a call to action.
How many people are affected by malaria?
Despite significant progress, malaria still poses a severe threat, with hundreds of millions of cases reported annually. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly half the world’s population remains at risk of contracting malaria.
What is the theme for World Malaria Day?
Each year, the WHO provides a new theme for World Malaria Day, aiming to galvanize action and highlight key challenges or advancements in the fight against malaria. This theme helps to unify global messaging and initiatives.
Is there a vaccine for malaria?
The world’s first malaria vaccine, Mosquirix, continues to be a vital tool in prevention, particularly for children in Africa. Ongoing research also explores next-generation vaccines and improved delivery methods to enhance protection against the disease.
How to Observe World Malaria Day
Share the details
Education is key. Posting this information on your social platforms will raise awareness about this deadly, but avoidable disease.
Make a donation
There are many worthwhile nonprofit groups working to bring malaria treatment tools to the countries that need them most. See how you can help by sharing your time or making a financial donation to assist their efforts.
Organize an event
Ask for people to support a reputable malaria prevention charity. Nearly everyone knows about malaria, but do they know how straightforward some of the prevention tools are?
Why World Malaria Day is Important
Malaria killed 435,000 people in 2017
While progress is being made on reducing the number of new malaria cases, the disease continues to kill hundreds of thousands of people every year. Sub-Saharan Africa is the region most affected.
A plan to reduce mortality rates by 90% over the next decade
In order to reach that target, the World Health Organization uses World Malaria Day to highlight the need for regular investment and continued political commitment for malaria prevention.
Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease
World Malaria Day is an opportunity for health organizations involved in malaria prevention to share stories of how they are conquering the disease.
