2018 World Mosquito Day (WMD)

The World Mosquito Day (WMD) is observed every year on August 20 to raise awareness regarding what all causes malaria and ways to prevent it. The day also observed to mark British doctor Sir Ronald Ross’ 1897 landmark discovery that ..

2018 World Malaria Day (WMD)

The World Malaria Day (WMD) is observed every year on April 25 to recognize global efforts to control malaria, which affects and claims millions of lives annually. Malaria is caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

25 April: World Malaria Day

The World Malaria Day (WMD) is being observed every year on 25 April across the world to recognise the global efforts to control preventable vector borne disease malaria. It also seeks to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

UK hosts 2018 Global Malaria Summit

The 2018 Global Malaria Summit was held alongside the 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London, United Kingdom on April 18 to make game-changing commitments towards beating malaria at a time when efforts to end the preventable disease ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Malaria Summit held in London

The Malaria Summit was held in London, United Kingdom organisations to make game-changing commitments towards beating malaria. It was organized by non-profit organisation Malaria No More in conjunction with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and supported by British Prime Minister ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

National Framework for Malaria Elimination 2016-2030

This framework was released in February, 2016 and aims to eliminate mosquito borne malaria disease from the country by 2030. This was for the first time government’s health policy has framed intervention have deliverables and time-bound targets. Key features of ..