Malaria Elimination

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after gaining …

Overview The World Malaria Day is observed annually on 25 April to highlight the critical need for continued investment and sustained political commitment in the prevention and control of malaria. …

Overview Each year, the World malaria report serves as a vital tool to assess global progress and gaps in the fight against malaria. This year’s report provides a critical and …

25 April, Cotonou/Freetown/Monrovia – In a significant step forward for malaria prevention in Africa, three countries—Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone—launched a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine targeting millions of children …

12 January 2024  The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo Verde joins the …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention of malaria in children. The recommendation follows advice from the WHO: Strategic Advisory Group of Experts …

Overview World Malaria Day, which takes place on 25 April each year, is an internationally recognized day, highlighting the global efforts to control malaria and celebrating the gains that have been made. The …

A total of 42 countries or territories have reached the malaria-free milestone 29 March 2023  ­­­­–– The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Azerbaijan and Tajikistan for achieving elimination of …

The Asia Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination will convene country representatives from Asia Pacific, global partners, and renowned experts in bringing the global health community together to reaffirm commitments …