World Malaria Day

Counting Malaria Out

World Malaria Day, April 25, commemorates the global effort to prevent and treat malaria around the world. This is a milestone year for malaria control: The Global Malaria Action Plan aims to ensure universal prevention coverage and cut malaria deaths in half by the end of 2010.


Progress Against MalariaLearn how global anti-malaria efforts are helping win the fight. (PDF, 1.1MB, 4 pages)	Impatient Optimists – MalariaBill Gates on malaria research, non-profit work, and the goal of eradication.	2010 Annual Letter – MalariaAn update on our work against malaria, including existing tools and the latest innovations.	What is Malaria?How much do you know about this preventable, treatable disease?

	Can We Really Eradicate Malaria?See how the development of new medicines and vaccines and the increased use of bed nets and indoor spraying are making a difference.		"Why I Work to Stop Malaria"As a young girl in Ghana, Dr. Ofori-Anyinam watched her family get sick from malaria. Today, she is working to develop a vaccine.		Bill Gates: Progress in Global HealthIn this audio slideshow, learn why continued investments in global health are critical.		Malaria Strategy OverviewLearn more about our long-term goal to eradicate malaria.