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World Malaria Day

World Malaria Day on 25 April calls for sustained funding and political commitment to prevent, control and eliminate malaria.

  • UK
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  • International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2007

About the day

WHO member states created the day at the World Health Assembly in 2007. It keeps malaria on the agenda of policymakers and helps mobilise resources and empower communities.

2026 theme

Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.

The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Sunday 25 April 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Tuesday 25 April 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2029Wednesday 25 April 2029UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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