Statement from the WHO Director-General on World Malaria Day 2026; April 25th.


World Malaria Day 2026; April 25th.
Watch the statement from Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, WHO on World Malaria Day 2026; April 25th.

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