Malaria Partners International

08/20/2026

Today is World Mosquito Day. 🦟 On August 20, 1897, Sir Ronald Ross discovered that the female Anopheles mosquito transmits malaria. Fast forward to 2026, and people around the world still mark this day to raise awareness.

So how does malaria actually spread?🤔

-Most people get malaria when bitten by an infective mosquito carrying the malaria parasite.

-Only female Anopheles can spread malaria from one person to another.

-For the Anopheles mosquito to become infective, it must bite, or take a blood meal, from a person already infected with the malaria parasites.

-About one week later, that same mosquito will bite the next person and subsequently inject the parasites via her saliva.

-And the cycle of infection continues.

08/20/2026

Mosquitoes can transmit malaria, dengue, Zika and other serious illnesses.

On Thursday’s World Mosquito Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) reminds us that simple steps such as using repellents and bed nets as well as wearing full-length clothing can help prevent mosquito bites.

08/19/2026

World Mosquito Day is TOMORROW!

It's the day that marks Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria, a finding that reshaped how the world fights this disease.

You can step into that fight yourself by playing 'Bite Fighter', an interactive experience from the Gates Foundation.

Reminiscent of the Oregon Trail video game, it puts you in the middle of one family's story of survival and lets you navigate real-world challenges, discover innovations and tools that protect families, and work to drive malaria toward zero in your community.

🎮 Play Bite Fighter: https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/progress/infectious-diseases/bite-fighter

In this game, you just survived a serious malaria hospitalization. Your mom — a pediatrician — will change your life. And maybe save thousands more. 600,000 people die from malaria every year. Most are children under 5. This is the story of the people who fight back.

08/18/2026

is 2 days away. 🦟

Malaria is the deadliest mosquito-borne disease in the world. The tools to fight it exist: vaccines, bed nets, effective medicines, and timely access to care. What's needed now is sustained investment to get these tools where they're needed most.

This "Malaria 101" session covers the disease's long history, how it actually spreads, and where global prevention efforts stand today.

🎥 Watch before Wednesday:

Dive into Malaria 101, recorded live at the Global Malaria Eradicat...

08/17/2026

is 3 days away. Did you know that mosquitoes can breed in both urban and rural settings, in clean or polluted water?

You can prevent mosquito breeding by:

-Removing or managing sites with stagnant water, such as flowerpots, uncovered barrels, buckets, used tires, and trash that collects rainwater

-Keeping water containers covered or emptying, cleaning, and disinfecting them often

-Applying safe insecticides on outdoor water containers

Our grants often support environmental cleanups. The local Rotarians leading the work engage with community members, educate people on mosquito breeding areas, and remove standing water and waste.

08/14/2026

Our Community Impact Grants fund the training, support, and equipping of Community Health Workers ( ).

These CHWs:
💡 Educate communities on malaria prevention
🦟 Diagnose, treat, and refer cases
📍 Reach rural and remote villages far from health centers
⛑️ Provide care for other pneumonia and diarrheal illnesses

CHWs are identified and recruited by their communities’ leaders and neighborhood health committees in concert with District Health staff. They are selected for their trustworthiness, ability to learn the skills and reporting methods, and interest in serving their communities. Each serves about 500 of their neighbors.

Photo: Ruth, a community health worker, demonstrates malaria testing. Central Province, Zambia, August 2022. Credit: Axel von Bierbrauer, Rotary Foundation Cadre Technical Adviser, Rotary Club of Neunkirchen/Saar, Germany.

08/10/2026

Only female mosquitoes bite!🦟

Female mosquitoes bite humans and animals because they need a blood meal to produce viable eggs. Male mosquitoes, on the other hand, consume mostly plant sap and nectar.

Most people get when bitten by an infective mosquito carrying the malaria parasite. Only female Anopheles mosquitoes can spread malaria from one person to another. For the Anopheles mosquito to become infective, it must take a blood meal from a person already infected with the malaria parasite.

Sir Ronald Ross discovered that the female Anopheles mosquito transmits the malaria parasite on August 20, 1897, marking a significant transition in global malaria prevention and treatment.

On August 20, we commemorate this discovery while raising awareness for the continued fight against malaria and other mosquito-borne illnesses.

08/07/2026

Did you know that the world's deadliest animal is smaller than your fingernail? Mosquitoes have killed more people than any other animal on Earth.

Malaria. Dengue. Yellow fever. Zika. West Nile. And a dozen lesser-known diseases are all spread by a single insect, killing more than 760,000 people a year.

August 20 is World Mosquito Day, marking the 1897 discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria. It is a moment for the global community to support those fighting mosquito-borne diseases and to recognize the dangers these animals still pose.

Leading up to , we're sharing the stories, facts, and history behind the fight against the world's deadliest animal. Follow along for the inside scoop.💡

07/31/2026

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