World Malaria Day 2023: The special occasion of World Malaria Day is observed every year across the country on April 25. The day is observed to spread awareness and information about the diagnosis and treatment of this disease across the globe. World Malaria Day 2023 highlights the importance of awareness in treating any disease.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in 2021, nearly half of the world's population was at risk of malaria. There were estimated 247 million cases of malaria worldwide. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 6,19,000 in 2021.
World Malaria Day 2023: History
World Malaria Day 2023 is a collective effort by the International healthcare community to raise awareness and eradicate this life-threatening disease. The World Health Assembly designated this day in 2007 and was first observed on April 25, 2008.
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World Malaria Day 2023: Significance
This day serves as a reminder about how crucial it is to address health issues and make efforts for the treatment and elimination of this fatal disease. According to WHO, the WHO African Region carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2021, the Region was home to 95% of malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths. Children under 5 accounted for about 80% of all malaria deaths in the region.
World Malaria Day 2023: What Is Malaria?
According to the Mayo Clinic, malaria is a disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. People who have malaria usually feel very sick with a high fever and shaking chills. While the disease is uncommon in temperate climates, malaria is still common in tropical and subtropical countries. Each year nearly 290 million people are infected with malaria, and more than 400,000 people die of the disease, states Mayo Clinic.
World Malaria Day 2023: Theme
The theme for World Malaria Day 2023 is “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement.”