World Malaria Day 2025: Date, Theme, History & Why It Matters
World Malaria Day is held every year on April 25 to raise awareness and strengthen global action against malaria, a preventable and treatable disease.
Explore the key facts about World Malaria Day 2025 — from its global significance to the theme and actions driving the fight against malaria.
Theme of World Malaria Day 2025
The 2025 theme, “Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” calls for renewed commitment from global leaders, communities, and individuals to end malaria.
History of World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day was launched in 2007 by WHO, evolving from Africa Malaria Day (est. 2001) to raise global awareness about malaria prevention and control.
In 2023, WHO reported over 263 million malaria cases and nearly 600,000 deaths in 83 countries, highlighting the ongoing threat in vulnerable regions.
A Global Call for Health Equity
This day reminds us that malaria still affects millions, especially in low-income and tropical areas. It promotes prevention, early treatment, and innovation in global health.
Take Action to End Malaria
Support awareness campaigns, donate to research, advocate for healthcare access, and encourage the use of mosquito nets and vaccines in high-risk communities.
World Malaria Day 2025 inspires collective action. Stay informed, get involved, and help make malaria history through education, prevention, and global solidarity.