World Malaria Day
On April 25, the world will focus its attention on the global burden of malaria — with an eye toward scientific developments that portend real-life solutions.
Published April 08, 2014
As we approach World Malaria Day on April 25, approximately 3.3 billion people (one half of the world’s population) are still at risk of contracting malaria. With more than 650,000 malaria deaths annually, there is still much work to be done before this disease can be controlled.
Increased prevention and control measures have led to a 25% worldwide reduction in malaria mortality rates since 2000. However, those living in the poorest countries remain the most vulnerable to malaria; nearly 90% of all malaria deaths worldwide occur in the sub-Saharan Africa, mostly among children under five years of age infected with the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Science must play a key role in elucidating disease processes and developing potential drugs and vaccines to mitigate, and one day eradicate, this deadly disease
 | Event (In-person and Webinar)Malaria 2014: Advances in Pathophysiology, Biology and Drug DevelopmentApril 25, 2014 |
 | Event (In-person and Webinar)Building a Collaborative International NetworkApril 24, 2014 |
 | eBriefingAdvances in P. vivax Malaria ResearchProgress has been made toward developing new drugs against P. vivax and initial steps have been taken to facilitate vaccine development. Researchers and public health officials highlight knowledge gaps and discuss a path forward in this eBriefing. |
 | eBriefingUnlocking the Secret of Global Health VictoriesExperts discuss recent successes and setbacks in global health, exploring how partnerships can drive progress and how to drive developments from the lab to the field. |