Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite
Every year on April 25, the world comes together to observe World Malaria Day—a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and accelerating action in the fight against malaria.
The theme for 2025, “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” calls on governments, health institutions, and communities to renew their commitment, rethink strategies, and reinvigorate efforts to eliminate this preventable and treatable disease.
What Is Malaria?
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Despite being both preventable and curable, malaria remains one of the world’s deadliest diseases—especially in low-income regions with limited access to healthcare.
Symptoms to Watch For
- High fever
- Chills and sweating
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Muscle pain and fatigue
- In severe cases: organ failure, coma, or death (particularly in children under 5 and pregnant women)
The Global Impact (2023)
- 263 million new malaria cases worldwide
- 597,000 malaria-related deaths globally
- 94% of global cases occurred in Africa.
- 95% of malaria deaths also occurred in Africa.
- Nigeria alone accounted for 30.9% of global malaria deaths.
- Nearly 40% of all child malaria deaths globally occurred in Nigeria.
- Nigeria remains among the top five countries with the highest malaria burden.
Amid the challenge, there is progress worth celebrating:
- More countries are approaching malaria elimination—with nations like China and El Salvador already certified malaria-free by the WHO.
- New vaccines, such as RTS, S/AS01 (Mosquirix) and R21/Matrix-M, are now being rolled out across Africa—offering real hope for lasting protection, especially for children.
- Increased global funding and innovation are improving diagnostics, treatment access, and mosquito control efforts.
- Community education and awareness campaigns are changing behaviours and saving lives.
Malaria Ends with Us
The fight against malaria is far from over, but the end is in sight. Progress is being made—and with collective action, we can turn hope into reality. This World Malaria Day let us commit to reinvesting in progress, reimagining possibilities, and reigniting the fight for a malaria-free future.
