Statement from the WHO Director-General on 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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Nations are leading. Science is delivering. Communities are driving change.
We can end malaria in our lifetime. Now We Can. Now We Must.
The next generation could grow up in a world free from malaria. Now We Can. Now We Must.
This World Malaria Day : Grasp the moment. Protect lives now. Fund a malaria-free future
When funding falls, malaria rebounds fast.
Children will die if momentum slips. Now We Can. Now We Must.
Make a malaria-free future a reality.
Vaccines: A major breakthrough. To date, vaccines are rolling out in 25 countries, protecting millions of children. Chemoprevention : Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) now reaches 54 million children. Perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) is also expanding. Improved treatment of children : More febrile children are being diagnosed and treated with effective medicines (ACTs) than in the past. We can end malaria. Not someday, but in our lifetime.
Funding is what gets new vaccines, treatments, and tools out of labs and into the communities that need them most.
Sustain & scale funding, with efficiency: Commit to sustained, diversified financing—both international and domestic. In an era of real financial constraints, every dollar must work harder. We must prioritize high-impact, data-driven interventions and deliver optimized responses that maximize value and minimize waste. World Malaria Day 2026 ; April 25th. Get the Social Media Toolkit!
Support nationally-led programmes that are driving change and tailor interventions to local needs for maximum impact.
Champion country leadership: Support nationally-led programmes that are driving change and tailor interventions to local needs for maximum impact. Strong national ownership is the foundation of an efficient and sustainable response. World Malaria Day 2026 ; April 25th. Get the Social Media Toolkit!
The risk of resurgence is real. Now we can. Now we must.
Ensure consistent partner support: Progress depends on predictable, aligned, and consistent support from all partners. Sustainable gains are built not on sporadic commitments, but on reliable collaboration that allows countries to plan and implement for the long term. World Malaria Day 2026 Communication materials: Get the Social Media Toolkit!
Continue to invest in research and development for new generations of tools.
Accelerate innovation: Continue to invest in research and development for new generations of tools, including those to beat insecticide, diagnostic and drug resistance. World Malaria Day 2026 Communication materials: Get the Social Media Toolkit!
Grasp the moment. Now we can. Now we must.
Empower communities: Engage and resource communities as protagonists in their own health, everyone has a role to play. World Malaria Day 2026 Communication materials: Get the Social Media Toolkit!
Raising awareness for a malaria-free future.
On World Malaria Day , One World Immigration joins the global community in raising awareness for a malaria-free future. Prevention is the key to safety. Remember to: Sleep under mosquito nets Use insect repellent Eliminate standing water around your home Together, we can protect our families and build a healthier world for everyone.