25/04/2025
Today is World Malaria Day!
According to the WHO, globally in 2023, there were an estimated 263 million malaria cases and 597 000 malaria deaths in 83 countries.
The WHO African Region carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden.
In 2023, the WHO African Region was home to 94% of malaria cases (246 million) and 95% (569 000) of malaria deaths.
Children under 5 accounted for about 76% of all malaria deaths in the Region.
With this year's theme: "Reinvest, Reimagine, and Reignite,"
we need to renew our commitment to eradicating malaria. To combat this illness, we have the know-how, life-saving resources, and focused prevention, testing, and treatment strategies. To speed up the process of eradicating malaria, we need to reinvest in tried-and-true interventions, rethink how we plan to get past present challenges, and rekindle our joint efforts with nations and communities.