Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

World Malaria Day is observed every year on April 25 to raise global awareness about malaria, a life-threatening but preventable disease caused by Plasmodium parasites and transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. The day highlights the progress made in combating malaria and the urgent need for continued investment and innovation to eliminate the disease. It was officially established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2007 during the 60th World Health Assembly, evolving from Africa Malaria Day. April 25 serves as a rallying point for the global community to honour the efforts of healthcare workers, promote preventive strategies, and call for renewed commitment towards a malaria-free world.