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🦟🌍 World Malaria Day: A Global Call to Eliminate Malaria

Every April 25 , the world comes together to recognize World Malaria Day , a crucial reminder of the ongoing battle against one of the deadliest diseases in human history. Despite being preventable and treatable , malaria continues to affect millions globally , especially in low-income regions . 📅✨ The History Behind World Malaria Day World Malaria Day was established in 2007 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness and mobilize global efforts in the fight against malaria . It evolved from Africa Malaria Day , which had been commemorated since 2001 . The goal? To unite the world under the banner of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this life-threatening illness. 🦟📊 Understanding the Impact of Malaria Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites , transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes . According to the WHO World Malaria Report , in 2023 , there were approximately 249 million malaria cases and over 600,000 deaths , w...