World Malaria Day is observed on 25 April

World Malaria Day is an international event observed on 25 April every year. The day aims to spread awareness about malaria disease globally. It will also promote efforts to prevent malaria around the world.

World Malaria Day 2019 Theme:
The theme of World Malaria Day 2020 is “Zero Malaria Starts with Me.” The movement aims to drive action and making change using the resources available.

History:
World Malaria Day was initiated from Africa Malaria Day which was first held in 2008. The event Africa Malaria Day had been observed since 2001 by African governments.
In 2007, at the 60th session of the World Health Assembly, the World Health Organisation (WHO) proposed that Africa Malaria Day be changed to World Malaria Day. The day aims to identify the existence of malaria in the countries worldwide and to bring awareness among people globally to fight against malaria disease.

Malaria:
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease. It is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. The parasite can be spread to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes called ‘malaria vectors’. There are 5 types of plasmodium causes malaria in humans namely, Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium malariae and Plasmodium knowlesi. Malaria can be prevented and cured. Increased efforts will dramatically reduce the malaria burden in many places.