World Malaria Day

World Malaria Day gives people the chance to promote or learn about the efforts made to prevent and reduce Malaria around the world. It is observed on April 25 each year.

Cases

216 million

In 2016, there were 216 million cases of malaria worldwide.

World malaria report 2017

Deaths

445 000

In 2016, there were 445 000 malaria-related deaths worldwide.

WHO fact sheet on malaria

Funding

2.7 billionResources available for malaria in 2016 (in US$).