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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

World Malaria Day(WMD) - April 25



World Malaria Day sprung out of the efforts taking place across the African continent to commemorate Africa Malaria Day

WMD is one of 8 official Global Public Health campaigns currently marked by the World Health Organization (WHO), along with World Health DayWorld Blood Donor DayWorld Immunization WeekWorld Tuberculosis DayWorld No Tobacco DayWorld Hepatitis Day and World AIDS Day

World Malaria Day (WMD) is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 April and recognizes global efforts to control malaria.

 Globally, 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of malaria.

 In 2012, malaria caused an estimated 627,000 deaths, mostly among African children

 Asia, Latin America, and to a lesser extent the Middle East and parts of Europe are also affected.

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