World Malaria Day 2024 Date, Theme, History and Significance: Know About the International Observance That Recognises Global Efforts To Control Malaria

World Malaria Day is an annual event that is observed on April 25 to raise awareness about malaria, a preventable disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. The international observance recognises the global efforts to control malaria. World Malaria Day sprang out of the efforts taking place across the African continent to commemorate Africa Malaria Day. World Malaria Day is one of 11 official global public health campaigns currently marked by the World Health Organization (WHO). It was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007. The theme for World Malaria Day varies each year, focusing on different aspects of malaria prevention, control, and elimination. World Malaria Day 2024 theme is ‘Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world’. Malaria: Why Aren't Case Numbers Falling?

World Malaria Day 2024 Date

World Malaria Day 2024 will be observed on Thursday, April 25.

World Malaria Day 2024 Theme

World Malaria Day 2024 theme is ‘Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world’.

World Malaria Day History

In May 2007, World Malaria Day was established by the 60th session of the World Health Assembly, WHO's decision-making body. World Malaria Day was established with an aim to provide education and understanding of malaria and spread information on implementation of national malaria-control strategies, including community-based activities for malaria prevention and treatment in endemic areas. Before the establishment of World Malaria Day, Africa Malaria Day was held on April 25. Africa Malaria Day began in 2001, one year after the historic Abuja Declaration was signed by 44 malaria-endemic countries at the African Summit on Malaria. World Malaria Day Quotes & HD Images: Slogans, Messages and Wallpapers To Spread Education About Malaria and Its Prevention.

World Malaria Day Significance

World Malaria Day is an important day that highlights the progress made in malaria prevention, control, and treatment. The day also emphasises the need for continued investment and efforts to combat this disease, which affects the most vulnerable populations, particularly in Africa. Events on World Malaria Day often include educational campaigns, community outreach initiatives, distribution of mosquito nets, blood tests, and other interventions to prevent and treat malaria.

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