World malaria day is celebrated and observed on April 25 each year to raise awareness of this disease threatening by life which continues to pose a threat to humanity.
Malaria is due to the bite of the Anopheles female mosquito (which is infected with the Malarria plasmodium parasite). Almost half of the citizens of the world are at risk of malaria and the chances of people residing in poor countries under contracting the disease are much higher.
According to data from the World Health Organization, 241 million people were infected with this deadly disease in 2020, most of these cases reported in Africa. Although the WHO has declared that malaria was hardened and an avoidable disease with the correct treatment, many people always die from the lack of access to adequate health care.
Story:
The day developed from the day of African malaria. In Africa, governments have observed malaria day since 2001. However, it was not until 2007, during the 60th session of the World Health Organization, that it was proposed to recognize World Day Malaria as World Malaria Day and recognize the impact of disease around the world. The first world malaria day took place in 2008.
Importance:
The day is celebrated and observed to raise awareness of this disease threatening life and to encourage people to meet in order to prevent it. The day also allows new donors to join the fight against malaria by organizing funds for the initiative. It also aims to provide research and teaching institutions to communicate any scientific advance taken concerning the disease.
Many organizations and individuals give money to date to the initiatives involved in malaria research. Events and seminars are organized to clarify the disease, underline its treatment and what preventive measures can be taken.
Theme:
The theme of World Malaria Day this year is “innovation of the harness to reduce the burden of malaria disease and save lives”.