World Malaria Day
Malaria
Deaths today
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Deaths this year
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Key fact
A child under 5 dies of malaria nearly every minute. 95% of malaria cases and deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. The disease is entirely preventable and treatable.
Deaths / year
620,000
Deaths / day
1,699
Deaths / hour
71
Deaths / second
0.02
About this day
World Malaria Day is observed on April 25 to recognise the global effort to control and ultimately eliminate malaria. Established by WHO member states during the 2007 World Health Assembly, this day highlights the need for continued investment in malaria prevention and treatment. Malaria kills over 600,000 people each year, mostly children under 5 in Africa.
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Disclaimer: Statistics are based on the latest available WHO and UN data. Actual figures may vary by year and source. This page is intended for awareness and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.